2004 GMC Suburban Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Suburban years
- Not enough data 10th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 GMC Suburban. That ranks 10th out of 10 Suburban model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 2 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 GMC Suburban 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 100% | 2 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2004 GMC Suburban recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 GMC Suburban.
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.
Suspension was poor, the front end bounced, and one could feel the ride even when guaranteed a smooth ride. Manufacturer offered no assistance.*ak
Other GMC Suburban years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Suburban | 5 | 1 |
| 2002 Suburban | 7 | 1 |
| 2001 Suburban | 5 | 2 |
| 2000 Suburban | 15 | 2 |
| 1999 Suburban | 285 | 1 |
| 1998 Suburban | 100 | 2 |
| 1997 Suburban | 200 | 2 |
| 1996 Suburban | 172 | 3 |
| 1995 Suburban | 227 | 6 |
See all GMC Suburban problems by year, every GMC model, or the GMC VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 GMC Suburban?
Owners most often report suspension problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 GMC Suburban?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 GMC Suburban a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Suburban model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.