Model year record

2004 Chevrolet Tahoe

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 555 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V163000

Seat belts: rear/other

Component: Seat belts: rear/other
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 1,359,824
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-04-22
Owners notified: 2005-07-21

Defect description

ON CERTAIN CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE 2ND ROW CENTER OCCUPANT SEAT BELT ROUTING MAY MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO POSITION THE LAP PORTION OF THE SAFETY BELT LOW AROUND THE HIPS OF OCCUPANTS, ESPECIALLY SMALLER OCCUPANTS, SEATED IN THIS POSITION. APPROPRIATE USE OF A CHILD SEAT OR BOOSTER SEAT, AS RECOMMENDED FOR SMALL CHILDREN, DOES IMPROVE THE FIT CONDITION FOR THIS USER GROUP. IN ADDITION TO INSTRUCTIONS ON PROPER INFANT AND YOUNG CHILD RESTRAINT (WITH CHILD SEATS OR BOOSTERS), SPECIAL VERBIAGE FOR RESTRAINING OLDER CHILD IS INCLUDED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. ALSO, THE SUGGESTED SEAT BELT FIT/ROUTING FOR ADULTS, IRRESPECTIVE OF SEATING POSITION, IS DESCRIBED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL TEXT.

Safety risk

A LAP PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT ROUTING THAT IS NOT LOW AND SNUG ON THE HIPS CAN ALLOW THE LAP BELT TO RIDE UP ON AN OCCUPANT'S ABDOMEN INSTEAD OF FITTING LOW AROUND THEIR HIPBONES, AND THEREFORE, CAN EXPOSE THEM TO MORE RISK OF ABDOMINAL AND INTERNAL ORGAN INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL CUT OPEN THE GUIDE LOOP, REMOVE A PORTION OF THE LOOP, AND THEN THE REMAINING TWO SIDES SHOULD BE FOLDED OVER AND SECURED WITH A RETAINER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V045000

Service brakes, hydraulic

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 68,875
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-02-04
Owners notified: 2004-06-18

Defect description

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, ?PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.? SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION BRAKE HYDRO-BOOST HOUSING RELIEF VALVE BORE.

Safety risk

CONSEQUENTLY, THE VALVE O-RING SEAL MAY FRACTURE. STEERING EFFORTS MAY BE SLIGHTLY INCREASED WHILE BRAKING OR PARKING. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, A FRACTURED SEAL MAY REQUIRE A SLIGHT INCREASE IN THE APPLIED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT TO ACHIEVE THE SAME VEHICLE DECELERATION RATE AS PRIOR TO THE SEAT FRACTURE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE THE HYDRO-BOOST RELIEF VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; GMC AT 1-866-996-9463; OR HUMMER AT 1-866-486-6376.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	124	65,000 mi
Electrical system	86	80,000 mi
Service brakes	61	112,000 mi
Engine	26	115,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	25	53,974 mi
Steering	23	56,119 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	14	85,000 mi
Power train	12	50,000 mi
Air bags	11	80,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	10	19,800 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	9	78,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	8	62,000 mi
Structure	7	81,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	6	14,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	6	41,000 mi
Seats	6	102,500 mi
Unknown or other	6	140,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	5	77,000 mi
Equipment	4	16,987 mi
Suspension	4	56,119 mi
Tires	4	114,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	3	55,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	3	60,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	3	79,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	3	2,537 mi
Exterior lighting	3	39,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	3	54,000 mi
Steering: column	3	24,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments	3	43,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	3	130,000 mi
Wheels	3	130,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	2	28,000 mi
Parking brake	2	—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift	2	6,000 mi
Seat belts	2	—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust	2	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	2	3,022 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft sector	2	20,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections	2	3,000 mi
Structure: body	2	108,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments	2	46,000 mi
Visibility	2	62,500 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	2	11,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor	2	101,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	2	35,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	2	24,000 mi
Air bags: side/window	1	74,000 mi
Child seat: latch connector/clip	1	—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	1	9,000 mi
Electrical system: horn	1	34,751 mi
Electrical system: wiring	1	68,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	1	91,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	1	100 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	1	28,000 mi
Exterior lighting: fog lights	1	13,250 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	1	9,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal	1	7,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit	1	46,568 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	1	62,800 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank	1	62,800 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system	1	80,000 mi
Power train: axle hubs	1	90,000 mi
Power train: driveline	1	54,725 mi
Seat belts: rear/other	1	—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint	1	57,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler	1	72,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module	1	36,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc	1	20,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	1	41,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum	1	2,400 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages	1	13,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	5,058 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate	1	66,500 mi
Suspension: front	1	71,000 mi
Suspension: front: hub	1	90,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	1	—
Tires: sidewall	1	—
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire	1	81,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt	1	80,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	1	13,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables	1	30,600 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer	1	60,000 mi

The 2003 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2005 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.