2004 Chevrolet Suburban Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 204 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,326miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seats of the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban, 2% of the 204 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,326 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“1st complaint: after passing a vehicle on a highway (this required the Suburban to go into the passing gear), the Suburban's electrical system and engine automatically shut down right on the highway. I was forced to immediately pull over in order to avoid be hit by passing vehicle. After waiting approximately 5 minutes, the Suburban started up again. We started driving again but again once I tried to accelerate or pass another vehicle the Suburban would shut down again. Auto mechanic has not been able to identify what causes the vehicle to do this. …”
NHTSA complaint #10655267, filed 2014-11, 90,000 miles“I was driving on the highway at 60mph with my daughter, when the second row seat (60/40) of my 2004 surburban became unlatched and the seat flew forward. After several attempts I was able to push the seat back to it's locked position. Luckily my daughter was wearing her seatbelt otherwise, she would've injured herself face first on rear of the passenger seat. I contacted Chevrolet, and was notified although this is a safety issue, this repair isn't covered under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10272863, filed 2009-06, 63,326 miles“I own a 2004 Chevrolet Suburban which I purchased new. The model I have, a z71 has power seats which have a memory option. One of the functions of the seat is called easy exit which has the seat travel all the way back to help make it easier to exit/enter the vehicle when the ignition key is removed. The seat seems to have a programming issue (according to my dealer) in which the seat acts inconsistent and creates a significant driving hazard. …”
NHTSA complaint #10135277, filed 2005-09, 300 milesSeats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 5% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 6 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 11 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 87 | 19% |
| 1994 | 18 | 2% |
| 1993 | 8 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 12 | 23% |
| 1990 | 15 | 28% |
| 1989 | 27 | 44% |
| 1988 | 4 | 13% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 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 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.
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