2004 Chevrolet Express 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Express 2500 years
- Not enough data 4th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Chevrolet Express 2500. That ranks 4th out of 14 Express 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 38%), typically at around 111,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Chevrolet Express 2500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 38% | 111,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 25% | 59,250 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 25% | 26,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 13% | 26,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 13% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 13% | 115,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Chevrolet Express 2500 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting
Problem: Certain conversion vans built on gmc/chevrolet chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment." the housing lens of the center high mounted stop lamp does not allow enough light to emit from the lamp.
Risk: Following vehicles may not be fully informed of vehicle braking. Rear-end crashes and injury to occupants may occur.
Fix: Quality coaches is working with audiovox to replace the center high-mounted brake lamp assembly. Owners may contact quality coaches at 1-800-373-6357 or asa at 1-800-274-1886.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet express 2500. The contact stated that when the brakes were applied, the vehicle shook violently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the brake pads and rotors were replaced; however, the failure continued. The contact had to apply extreme…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet express 2500. The contact stated whenever at an idle a loud metal to metal noise would emit continuously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on two separate occasions where the cracked flywheel was replaced each time. The manufacturer was not…
As i attempted to speed up in traffic, i heard a noise and the vehicle suddenly slowed down. I was able to get it off the highway on to a side road. Once there, it would not start. On closer inspection, i saw that the belt had come apart and off the pulley's. I had the van towed to my home and…
Mysterious coolant leak. Reservoir is low and needs refilling often. Mechanic has performed pressure test to no avail. No coolant on ground at any point. No visible signs of leak. This began right after 2nd cracked flywheel was replaced. At the same time a lifter knock began as well. 1st flywheel…
Repeated cracked flywheel. Original cracked just over 100k miles. Replacement now cracked 40k miles later. *tr
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Express 2500?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Chevrolet Express 2500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Chevrolet Express 2500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Express 2500 model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.