2004 Chevrolet Suburban Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 204 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban, 1% of the 204 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 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.
“I own a 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 which I bought used in 2006. Since the day I purchased the vehicle the back doors will not automatically unlock either with decreased speed or with the hand held remote. You actually have to reach back and unlock the doors with your hand. Now, in the last few months, the remote still works but it is not unlocking any of the doors and you must use the key to unlock drivers door. I was told there are motors in each door for the locks and that replacing them are expensive, so I'm wondering if there have been any kind of recalls for this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10421257, filed 2011-08, 54,000 miles“2004 Chevrolet Suburban rear window hinge detaching from glass causing a safety concern that window could dislodge and fly off an hit another vehicle or person. The hinges appear to be glued to glass and the glue is failing and detaching from window. After researching the issue on the web, Chevrolet is aware of the issue and has not issued a recall. This is a serious issue that could result in serious injury or death to others. …”
NHTSA complaint #10281124, filed 2009-08, 94,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 8 | 8% |
| 2008 | 20 | 9% |
| 2007 | 11 | 4% |
| 2006 | 4 | 17% |
| 2005 | 6 | 5% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 23 | 4% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 8 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 0% |
| 1993 | 2 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban
72 complaintsBrakes
49 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology