2004 Chevrolet Suburban Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 6%of 204 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban, 6% of the 204 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,300 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Noticed a strong smell of antifreeze from outside the vehicle after turning it off. Then began to notice fluid leaking from under right rear quarter behind the wheel. Took vehicle to webb Chevrolet. Diagnosis was faulty coolant lines running into other lines forcing a leak of coolant. I wasn't to clear on diagnosis, but they had to order parts and we lost the vehicle for 3 days.”
NHTSA complaint #10109860, filed 2005-02, 12,500 miles“Owner of a 2004 chevy tahoe z71 4x4 lat august 2006 my vehicle will not start after an overnight stay. Since purchasing the vehicle in may of 2004, I had to replace the speedometer. After towing my vehicle to the dealer, 5 times I was told that I had a bad intake manifold and it was causing my vehicle to not start. They replaced it. A few weeks later. About a month later my vehicle did not start. I took it back to the dealer, they claimed that they couldn't find anything wrong. 3 weeks later the problem emerged again, this time I was told that my battery was bad, they replaced it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10184760, filed 2007-03, 30,000 miles“There is a lack of power with my 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. My previous 1999 chevy tahoe towed my boat and trailer easily my new Suburban with 40 more horsepower has a very difficult time towing the trailer. It is very difficult to maintain highway speeds without the transmission constantly shifting in and out of lower gears. It doesn't seem to matter if I am in tow mode or not. With 40 more hp. Than the other vehicle and the same amount of torque this should be easy for this truck. More importantly there is a great lack of acceleration when you depress the pedal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10133100, filed 2005-08, 10,000 miles“2004 chevy Suburban w/80,000 mi. Used for towing rv- reduced engine power . Codes are not specific for the problem and multiple repairs have not fixed problem. This is an extreme hazard when towing as rig cannot move off the road with so little power. I am reading many posts online for the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10392185, filed 2011-03, 75,000 miles“2004 Chevrolet tahoe has had the following issues before 100k miles: 1. Replaced fuel pump 2. Engine overheating(taken to the dealership service dept 2x for issue) 3. Oil pressue - lost oil pressue 4. Transmission needs replaced”
NHTSA complaint #10210000, filed 2007-11, 95,000 milesRelated recalls
- 06V289000Aug 3, 2006On certain trucks equipped with an 8.1l v8 (rpo l8-vin g) engine have a condition in which the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture…Covers: Chevrolet Suburban 2004–2005, Silverado 2004–2006, GMC Sierra 2004–2006 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 10251887Mar 14, 2024This bulletin advises the technician of possible location of an internal coolant leak from a specific cylinder head and location.
- 10251890Mar 13, 2024This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10250775Feb 22, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 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…
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10242262Aug 24, 2023This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and…
- 10240344Jul 31, 2023This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 10236164Apr 24, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10235802Apr 24, 2023This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 13% |
| 2023 | 9 | 7% |
| 2022 | 5 | 4% |
| 2021 | 11 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 12 | 6% |
| 2003 | 10 | 3% |
| 2002 | 16 | 6% |
| 2001 | 30 | 7% |
| 2000 | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 | 33 | 5% |
| 1998 | 17 | 8% |
| 1997 | 20 | 5% |
| 1996 | 36 | 10% |
| 1995 | 11 | 2% |
| 1994 | 23 | 3% |
| 1993 | 17 | 3% |
| 1992 | 7 | 4% |
| 1991 | 4 | 8% |
| 1990 | 2 | 4% |
| 1989 | 4 | 6% |
| 1988 | 2 | 7% |
| 1987 | 2 | 11% |
| 1985 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban
72 complaintsBrakes
49 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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