2004 Chevrolet Suburban Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 204 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban overview page.
What owners report
“I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE FREEWAY AND I NOTICED THAT ON THE COMPUTERIZED DASHBOARD, THE SERVICE TIRE MONITOR WAS FLASHING. I WAS DRIVING 50 MPH…”NHTSA complaint 10234432 — filed 07/15/2008
“IN RESEARCHING ONLINE I'VE NOTICED THIS ON MANY DIFFERENT CHEVY 2004 MODELS. THE TACHOMETER, FUEL GAGE, AND SPEEDOMETER ARE WHAT I NOTICED PROBLEMS WITH AND…”NHTSA complaint 10228295 — filed 05/20/2008
“OWNER OF A 2004 CHEVY TAHOE Z71 4X4 LAT AUGUST 2006 MY VEHICLE WILL NOT START AFTER AN OVERNIGHT STAY. SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN…”NHTSA complaint 10184760 — filed 03/11/2007
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban: 25 of 204 complaints on file (12.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban have in total?
204 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 12 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 10 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
