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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2004 Chevrolet Suburban Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
4%of 204 total for the year
Median mileage
62,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban, 4% of the 204 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 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.

“My speedometer doesn't consistently work. Some time it does.. Some times it says I'm doing 110 MPH and people are passing me and my rpms are at 1800. Also when my speed ometer doesn't work my rear dfog and wiper do work. When my rear defog and wiper don't work my speedometer does work. I checked all the fuses in all three fuse boxes and none are blown.”

NHTSA complaint #10208711, filed 2007-11, 62,000 miles

“Rear tailgate glass has separated from the glued on hinges and dropped down on the drivers side. This appears to be an ongoing design, quality issue and has happened on a large number of SUV style Chevrolet vehicles as can be seen using a simple internet search concerning this issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11209173, filed 2019-05, 130,050 miles

“Heard rattle and a wind noise as if a door or window was partially open. Rear liftgate glass passenger side hinge partially separated from window glass, allowing the strut which lifts the window up normally to push the top edge of the window up about an inch. What makes this dangerous is that if at highway speed, the wind could have easily caught the lifted glass edge and stress it enough to shatter and injure someone or damage a following vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #10471898, filed 2012-08, 133,000 miles

“2004 Chevrolet Suburban window motor replacement**cc the right power window was slow going up. The consumer was told a motor and regulator was needed. The front tires were severely worn on the inside. An alignment was performed and the tires were rotated.”

NHTSA complaint #10177504, filed 2006-12, 43,000 miles

“Our family was not home, the car has been parked in the driveway as normal. My neighbors were in the yard and suddenly heard what sounded like an explosion. They looked over and the rear window had shattered and blew the gate open. It also melted the plastic that holds the glass. It seems as if possibly the rear defroster may have been faulty although the vehicle has not been moved in 3 days. Glad someone was not standing behind it. It blew glass about 10 ft. Waiting on ins to call back.”

NHTSA complaint #10249006, filed 2008-11

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202412%
202354%
202211%
202121%
202012%
201923%
201711%
201642%
201561%
201423%
201333%
201222%
201132%
201011%
200852%
200731%
200554%
200494%
2003134%
200293%
2001143%
2000217%
1999447%
19984824%
1997379%
19964212%
19955011%
199416820%
1993439%
1992179%
199012%
198912%
198813%

Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban

Electrical system
72 complaints
Brakes
49 complaints
Fuel system
14 complaints
Steering
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
14 complaints
Air bags
13 complaints
Engine cooling
12 complaints
Vehicle speed control
12 complaints
Electronic stability control
8 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Equipment
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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