2004 Chevrolet Tahoe Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 3%of 467 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe, 3% of the 467 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The dash for the past year will work for a month or two, then go out for a month or two. I can not read any of my dash gauges. I can't tell how fast I'm going or how much gas I have etc. I have read where numerous other Tahoe owners have experienced the same issue. It is very annoying and not safe for my teenage son to drive. With as many complaints as have been filed, can we get a recall?”
NHTSA complaint #10628922, filed 2014-08, 125,000 miles“I have a 2004 Tahoe with less than 50k miles on it. It has never been wrecked, driven sporadically as the mileage will attest, and the rear window glass has been opened less than half dozen times since it was purchased new. One of the hinges has broken/separated from the top of the lift gate glass, making it difficult to close when it is opened. I have taken it to a local chevy dealer that told me it was a 'common' happening on this and suburban models. The 'fix' is a full glass replacement to the tune of around $1000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10319986, filed 2010-03, 46,000 miles“Hinge on rear liftgate window separated from the window and prevented window from latching. (the hinge failure cocked the window and made it crooked on the liftgate.) this window has only been opened maybe 2 - 3 dozen times total in 7 years. If I hadn't been focused, I might have driven off and window might have blown off the vehicle as most of my driving is on highways. If someone else had been driving it and not noticed the imperfect way the window closed (which would be probable), the window most assuredly would have blown off due to wind turbulence.”
NHTSA complaint #10425282, filed 2011-09, 66,500 miles“The hinge that holds the rear lift gate window onto the vehicle has broken/separated from the glass due to stress or improper installation. The window is in tact, but the window part of the lift gate cannot be opened and closed properly and when closed, it is not seated in the proper position. This part of the lift gate has probably been used about 5 times in the life of the truck which now has about 53,000 miles on it. I have reported the problem to Chevrolet which denies any knowledge of this happening to other vehicles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10428754, filed 2011-10, 43,000 miles“Chevrolet Tahoe. Swerved to miss a dog at 35 MPH and lost control. Car very unstable. The faster the speed , the harder it is to control. You have to be on the steering every second. If it is windy out, it will slide over to another lane without notice. Car very top heavy. Reported this to dealer in medford, oregon and they said that is was normal. Normal to lose control so easily?? Purchased new and only had 4,800 miles on it and sold it that day. I am a very good driver, no tickets or accidents and driving over 45 years. …”
NHTSA complaint #10093816, filed 2004-10, 4,840 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10151839Nov 14, 2018This Preliminary Information communicates an issues with the headliner sagging and how to reattach the velcro using Hardman Double Bubble Epoxy part number 04001.
- 10129889Feb 13, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a lean to the left or right. Technician will need to measure fender…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 5 | 3% |
| 2021 | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 3% |
| 2018 | 3 | 3% |
| 2017 | 8 | 5% |
| 2016 | 11 | 4% |
| 2015 | 21 | 3% |
| 2014 | 10 | 11% |
| 2013 | 56 | 24% |
| 2012 | 37 | 21% |
| 2011 | 81 | 18% |
| 2010 | 89 | 28% |
| 2009 | 52 | 18% |
| 2008 | 79 | 15% |
| 2007 | 279 | 24% |
| 2006 | 27 | 24% |
| 2005 | 18 | 6% |
| 2004 | 15 | 3% |
| 2003 | 13 | 3% |
| 2002 | 17 | 4% |
| 2001 | 25 | 5% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 14 | 3% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 0% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 11 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe
214 complaintsBrakes
86 complaintsSteering
29 complaintsVehicle speed control
27 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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