2004 Tahoe 36WTB Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Tahoe 36WTB (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2004 Tahoe 36WTB. The part named most often is electrical system, with 6 complaints (55% of the total), followed by tires (4) and electronic stability control (1). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 14% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 87,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system6 55%
- Tires4 36%
- Body and structure1 9.1%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Speedometer suddenly stopped working. We replaced the speedometer sensor and disconnected the battery to reset. Speedometer began to work again. However, air conditioner began working improperly by only blowing out defrost. A few days later started blowing out of front vents, but will not blow out of 2nd or 3rd row vents. A week later speedometer stopped working again.”
NHTSA complaint #10275941, filed 2009-07, 78,000 milesTires: “We suffered three sidewall blowouts on our fifth-wheel travel trailer in one trip. The trailer was weight with only clothes for a four-day trip and 50 gallons of freshwater. The weather was in the 80's and we were traveling on the proper tire pressure at only 55 MPH and had been on the road for only 2 hours when the right rear trailer tire blew w/o warning. The tire quickly began to shread its self and did over $800 dollars in damager to the side and underneath of the trailer. Four days later on our return trip home, we suffered two more blowouts. …”
NHTSA complaint #10126947, filed 2005-06Electronic stability control: “Faulty traction active system due to corrosion of sensors on 2004 chevy Tahoe. I had vehicle in dealership and computer scan reads no error codes however traction active system kicks in at low speeds especially when making turns. …”
NHTSA complaint #10244334, filed 2008-10, 37,000 milesBody and structure: “The tires on 2004 Tahoe fifth wheel made contact with the frame structure. On the first trip, we smelled burning rubber and discovered the decking was 2 inches lower on the right side of the 5th wheel. Took rv to dealer who called thor california. We have contacted a jerry pallarus and sent digital pictures to thor. They have said an engineer must be consulted and will be in contact with us when the engineer returns from vacation. We have parked our rv in storage and will not haul it due to safety concerns and possible liability. We purchased the Tahoe 27wtb fw on april 28, 2004. …”
NHTSA complaint #10073025, filed 2004-05Mileage when problems were reported
14% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 83,000 and 100,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 03V320000Aug 22, 2003Power train › Axle assemblyCovers: Tahoe 36WTB 2004, Wanderer 367WTB 2004
On certain fifth wheel trailers, depending upon the manner in which items are stored in the trailer during transit and the corresponding weight distribution, the trailer could begin to sway while being towed.
Recall details for the 2004 Tahoe 36WTB → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2004 Tahoe 36WTB.
Other model years of the Tahoe 36WTB
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 11 | 87,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Tahoe 36WTB have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2004 Tahoe 36WTB as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2004 Tahoe 36WTB is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 6 complaints (55% of the total), followed by tires with 4.
Has the 2004 Tahoe 36WTB been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2004 Tahoe 36WTB reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 87,000 miles and the middle half falls between 83,000 and 100,000 miles; 14% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.