2004 Chevrolet Suburban engine problems
17 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban, which is 6% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 17 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 27% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Upon turning the vehicle on, the air bag deployed. There was a fire in the engine. There were no injuries. Please provide any further information.
GM TSB 06-06-019b gradual coolant loss (june 2007) my vehicle is showing signs of coolant loss. Sampled oil via caterpillar, results show coolant in oil. Changed oil and found sludge in oil filter. Bought vehicle from a dealer "as is-no warranty" . Cannot believe a professional shop "missed this" on their vehicle inspection/prep for re-sale. Will be taking to different dealer for coolant pressure test 09.09.14 to verify what I already know. My vehicle has the castech cylinder heads.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban
- Electrical system 72 complaints
- Brakes 51 complaints
- Steering 15 complaints