2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 182 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the wheels of the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 2% of the 182 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,600 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We were driving back from the airport, 60 miles from our home. Before we left the airport area we heard a noise. As we are headed home approximately 20 miles down the road the stability notification and the ABS lights come on. First time they had come on. Every now and then we hear a noise coming from the front left wheel. The notification and lights cut off and on all the way to our destination. Approximately 6 miles from our home, we hear a noise as if something came off but yet the suburban was driving okay for the exception of noise and grinding. …”
NHTSA complaint #10257445, filed 2009-02, 54,000 miles“The top nut which holds the right rear brake caliber bracket came out on my vehicle. The result caused my vehicle to abruptly stop severely jerking the passengers in the truck. The bracket also punctured several cracks to the inside of my rim causing my tire to deflate. I have never had the caliper nuts removed on my vehicle. The only thing I can think of is the nut must have vibrated loose. The lower nut was loose as well. The loose lower nut was discovered after removing the wheel to repair the deflated tire. The incident occurred on sunday, october 19, 2008 at 1:30 am. …”
NHTSA complaint #10246215, filed 2008-10, 118,200 miles“2004 chevy SUBURBAN 1500 front wheel bearings in need of replacement every 35,000 miles is safety issue all suburban owners need to be informed about.”
NHTSA complaint #10285835, filed 2009-09, 65,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10244274Oct 6, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10235799Apr 27, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10227674Nov 29, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10210321Mar 7, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10184105Nov 11, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10190932Feb 1, 2014Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending…
- 10190931Feb 1, 2014Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending…
Wheels: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
84 complaintsBrakes
38 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsTires
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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