2004 Chevrolet Suburban Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 6%of 204 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban, 6% of the 204 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 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 was traveling down the road at 60 MPH when the display said reduced engine power and my vehicle decreased in power. It didn't matter how much I pressed the accelerator the car would only go 10 miles an hour. I pulled over, checked under the hood, everything looked fine. Started it again, it drove fine for about 2 miles then the same message was displayed. I turned around and headed home driving 10 miles an hour.”
NHTSA complaint #10607228, filed 2014-06, 75,000 miles“The engine light would come on and immediately the stability system disengage light would come on also. The vehicle would go down to approximately 1500 RPM and drop the speed to 50-55 MPH, on the freeway. The speed limit is 65 and we were in the middle lane of 3 lanes. It has happened numerous times now. I have taken the vehicle to a mechanic 3 times. A diagnostic test was ran each time and every time there different codes that pop up, one different from the previous.”
NHTSA complaint #10466298, filed 2012-07, 125,000 miles“2004 chevy Suburban speedometer goes crazy,sometimes set at 120 MPH while setting still. While driving I never know the speed I'm going. One day my wife was driving the speedometer just kept climbing to 120 MPH , that is when it started. Sometimes the speedometer goes down to 0 MPH then while driving say 30 MPH I guess it may take you to 60 MPH, 80 MPH while at the same RPM. …”
NHTSA complaint #10174027, filed 2006-11, 44,000 miles“Was driving at a very low rate of speed; trying to stop when what felt like the antilock brakes kicked on and the message traction active appeared on my console. This made it very difficult to control and stop the vehicle. Then when trying to accelerate, vehicle would lug down and not want to go. There was also a noise, like a pump or something when trying to brake or accelerate. Turning off the stabilitrack seems to stop this from happening, which in turn means I do not have antilock brakes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10454507, filed 2012-04, 149,000 miles“Driving down the road, when all of a sudden reduced engine power . Replaced the throttle body, pedal sensor, and wiring harness without any success. Gm wants 150 just to plug it into their computer to tell me what I can get down for free with my buddies code reader....no I won't let my wife or children drive the car. I only drive it to and from work. Had to go out and buy a toyota just to keep my mind at ease so my wife and or kids won't get killed from this problem. It seems like chevy/gmc doesn't care about this issue until multiple people die from this. …”
NHTSA complaint #10587108, filed 2014-05, 65,250 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 7% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 4% |
| 2017 | 6 | 4% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 4 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 8 | 6% |
| 2004 | 12 | 6% |
| 2003 | 15 | 5% |
| 2002 | 8 | 3% |
| 2001 | 12 | 3% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 19 | 3% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 5 | 1% |
| 1995 | 9 | 2% |
| 1994 | 12 | 1% |
| 1993 | 9 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1985 | 1 | 11% |
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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