Wheels:hub
NHTSA campaign 07E106000 · 2007 · reported 12/17/2007
WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel — runs 4.2× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
182Complaints
1Recalls
2Crashes
4Fires
2Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel (26.4% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel complaints here are 4.2× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel | 48 · 26.4% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 35 · 19.2% | not available | — |
| Service Brakes | 27 · 14.8% | not available | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 · 6.6% | not available | — |
| Steering | 11 · 6% | not available | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 · 5.5% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 182 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 1 campaign
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“I STARTED THE HOMEWARD SEGMENT OF AN 800 MILE TRIP ON JULY 4TH WEEKEND. SPEEDOMETER APPEARS TO BE WORKING CORRECTLY BECAUSE I MADE IT THROUGH…”NHTSA complaint 10410760 — filed 07/06/2011 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
“2004 CHEVY SUBURBAN SPEEDOMETER STUCK AND MAX SPEED WITH 72,300 MILES. I ALSO OWN 2004 CHEVY TAHOE WITH OIL PRESSURE GAUGE STUCK AT MAXIMUM WITH…”NHTSA complaint 10369128 — filed 12/03/2010 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
“SPEEDOMETER HAS COMPLETELY FAILED ON MY 2004 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THIS IS A KNOWN, WIDESPREAD PROBLEM THAT GM REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE AS A SAFETY ISSUE…”NHTSA complaint 10340909 — filed 07/01/2010 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel issues are the most-reported category, cited in 48 of 182 NHTSA complaints (26.4%), followed by electrical system (35), service brakes (27), service brakes, hydraulic (12). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have?
182 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 2 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 2 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 07E106000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
