2004 Chevrolet W-Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other W-Series years
- Not enough data 1st of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Chevrolet W-Series. That is the most of any W-Series model year in the database (10 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 70,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 4owner 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 W-Series 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 50% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 50% | 34,988 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Chevrolet W-Series recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment; electrical system
Problem: Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Isuzu N-Series; model year 2001-2010 Chevrolet and GMC W-Series; model year 2001-2004 Isuzu FRR and model year 2001-2004 Chevrolet and GMC WT5500 trucks. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional oil pan heater (RPO code IG3). Debris may collect at the contact point of the heater plug and the extension cord. This may cause overheating of the extension cord.
Risk: Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.
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.
Speedometer baseline is now 100 mph. Goes up from there but not below. Turning off the vehicle does not reset it. *tr
My vehicle is a 2004 allegro motorhome by tiffin built on a chevy workhorse chassis. The problem is with the instrument panel which has a small lcd display for odometer, oil pressure, and mpg readouts. The display has mostly failed and the information displayed is not readable. The instrument panel…
Vehicle was being use off the road climbing a steep bank. When it broke traction the driver applied brakes and the pedal went to the bottom and with no braking effect. It hit a truck following it damaging the rear of the truck. The truck was taken to the chevrolet service dept and deemed to be…
The vehicle is currently not fixed, it is a chevy 2500hd duramax diesel. The vehicle has an intermittent problem with the brakes failing to stop! We have taken said vehicle to, two different dealers, neither could find problem and continue to try different parts. The vehicle has a hydralic power…
Other Chevrolet W-Series years
← 2003 W-Series · 2005 W-Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 W-Series | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 W-Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 W-Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 W-Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 W-Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 W-Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 4 | 1 |
| 2003 W-Series | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 W-Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 W-Series | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet W-Series?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Chevrolet W-Series?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Chevrolet W-Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other W-Series model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.