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2004 Chevrolet Tahoe Vehicle Speed Control Problems

NHTSA component category: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · data through 07/12/2026

25Vehicle Speed Control complaints
5.4%Of all 466 complaints
#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How vehicle speed control ranks on this vehicle

SERVICE BRAKES59 · 12.7%
ENGINE26 · 5.6%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL25 · 5.4%

Share of the 466 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING HIS 2004 CHEVROLET TAHOE AT 70 MPH AND USING THE CRUISE CONTROL AND AFTER HE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP…”NHTSA complaint 10179545 — filed 01/24/2007
“SPEEDOMETER IS NOT REGISTERING CORRECT SPEED. STARTED READING INACCURATELY AND NOW DOES NOT READ AT ALL. OUR 2004 CHEVY TAHOE IS BEING TAKEN TO THE…”NHTSA complaint 10174537 — filed 11/28/2006
“SPEEDOMETER SUDDENLY JUMPED UP 20 MPH. WITH CAR OFF, SAYS ITS GOING 20 MPH. 2004 CHEVY TAHOE. VERY DANGEROUS, ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT LOOKING DOWN…”NHTSA complaint 10173534 — filed 11/14/2006

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Vehicle Speed Control complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe have vehicle speed control problems?

Vehicle Speed Control is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe: 25 of 466 complaints on file (5.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe have in total?

466 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 25 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 24 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's vehicle speed control category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

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.