2004 Chevrolet Tahoe engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 45 complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe, 8% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 45 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 94,000 miles 40 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 40 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 94,000 miles, and 22% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires.
What owners wrote
I was driving down the road when my 2004 chevrolet tahoe caught on fire burning to the ground. The report from the fire department says that the fire started due to failure of equipment or a heat source and that there were no human factors contributing to the fire.while looking on the internet I have found at least one other person that has encountered the same problem with her 2004 chevrolet tahoe.
I got an engine light about beginning of november code was p0430, definition is "catalyst system efficiency bank 2", this could be caused by high engine oil or coolant usage. Knowing this I check my tahoe for coolant leaks, no visible leaks at all, I take the cover off the cylinder head and I find a lot of sludge, now I know where the antifreeze is going.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe
- Electrical system 215 complaints
- Brakes 88 complaints
- Steering 29 complaints
- Cruise control 27 complaints
- Fuel system 18 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints
- Body & structure 15 complaints