2004 Chevrolet Suburban Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 204 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban, 2% of the 204 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 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.
“On my 2004 chevy Suburban the housing unit for the spare tire will not release the spare tire to come down, so you can fix a flat. I believe this is a safety issue because if you can't get the spare tire down, you can't change the flat--& you will be stuck on the highway with children--we had never used the spare tire before--but when we needed it, it was inoperable.”
NHTSA complaint #10165943, filed 2006-08, 60,000 miles“In researching online I've noticed this on many different chevy 2004 models. The tachometer, fuel gage, and speedometer are what I noticed problems with and what others have seen problems with though the speedometer is the most prevalently noticed item. The gauge motors are not stepping back down when rpms, speed, or fuel levels drop thus leading drivers to respond in potentially dangerous ways. …”
NHTSA complaint #10228295, filed 2008-05“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact was driving at a low unknown speed on normal road conditions. The traction warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and suddenly, she heard a clicking noise and the vehicle began to slow down without assistance. There was pressure applied to the accelerator pedal, followed by an unintended surge. The driver was able to continue operation. The failures occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. However, there were no resolutions. …”
NHTSA complaint #10299592, filed 2010-01, 70,000 miles“Cracked dash, never removed, garage kept. Cracked runs through dash from front window towards radio cluster. Dash has sharp pieces that in accident can easily be broken off.”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 7% |
| 2023 | 15 | 11% |
| 2022 | 11 | 9% |
| 2021 | 15 | 7% |
| 2020 | 4 | 9% |
| 2019 | 5 | 6% |
| 2018 | 11 | 13% |
| 2017 | 18 | 13% |
| 2016 | 26 | 12% |
| 2015 | 54 | 13% |
| 2014 | 18 | 31% |
| 2013 | 46 | 39% |
| 2012 | 38 | 38% |
| 2011 | 46 | 31% |
| 2010 | 47 | 40% |
| 2009 | 23 | 22% |
| 2008 | 41 | 19% |
| 2007 | 39 | 13% |
| 2006 | 2 | 9% |
| 2005 | 5 | 4% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 9 | 3% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 8 | 1% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 10 | 2% |
| 1996 | 9 | 3% |
| 1995 | 8 | 2% |
| 1994 | 13 | 2% |
| 1993 | 7 | 1% |
| 1992 | 4 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1986 | 2 | 29% |
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