2004 Chevrolet Express 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Express 3500 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Chevrolet Express 3500. That ranks 2nd out of 20 Express 3500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (4 complaints, 25%), typically at around 60,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 16owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Chevrolet Express 3500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 4 | 25% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 19% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 19% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 13% | 85,999 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 13% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 6% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 6% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 6% | 120,187 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Chevrolet Express 3500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Chevrolet Express 3500.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2004 chevrolet express collins school bus while driving at 15 mph on an inclined rural country road attempting to brake noticed pedal extended to the floor and was stopped by further down shifting and applying emergency brake. Informed by repair shop the right front hydraulic line rubbed through…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet express 3500 equipped with toyo open country h/t tuff duty tires, size: lt245/75/r16 tires. While driving 65 mph, the contact heard a loud noise and the rear driver side tire blew out. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who diagnosed that all four tires had…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet express 3500. The contact stated that the passenger and driver side door hinges were fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet express 3500. The contact stated while driving down a mountain road approximately 45 mph the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle began to vibrate excessively and the brake discs overheated. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet express 3500. The contact stated the fuel filler neck tube was corroded, causing fuel to leak when refueling the vehicle. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 12v388000 (fuel system, gasoline) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Express 3500?
Owners most often report steering, fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Chevrolet Express 3500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Chevrolet Express 3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Express 3500 model years, the 2004 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.