2004 Chevrolet Express 1500: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 12 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes, hydraulic.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2006
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The fuel filler tube leaks fuel, is corroded. And also the rear fuel tank strap, at the top of the chassis is also corroded, and the fuel tank is hanging down, causing a risk and fire hazzard as it is very close to the driveshaft.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jul 2015
“I was traveling east thro an intersection when a truck on the my right rammed me in the front right side of my car.I felt the car spin and the truck ended up in my right rear bumper and when I came to a stop both airbags deployed and I was injured and the airbags exploded and I have eye damage to my right eye and neck injury and back injury. Still seeing spine dr. And eye dr every 6 months. *tr”Owner report · Engine · Nov 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet express. The contact stated that after refueling, fuel spew back out of the filler neck. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 12v388000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap). The failure and current mileage was 114,000. Updated 10/16/12*lj the consumer stated the fuel filler neck corroded updated 10/19/2012 *js”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Aug 2012
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“ABS engages at slow speed, at tail end of braking, even on dry surfaces. This has been going on for at least eight months. Started sometime in early summer/late spring 2008. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Mar 2009
“The passenger side airbag employed when the vehicle was parked inside the shop. The vehicle is available for inspection at stanley chevrolet celina tx 972-382-3000 contact gary werner service manager. The vehicle owner is rick dietel of amersol inc. 214-503-9977. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet express 1500. The vehicle caught fire inside the fuse box after being parked for four days. The fire caused damage to the fuse box. As of december 26, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 166,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2007
“Windshield is full of what looks like scratches, but it must be in lamination (?), because you can't feel them on either the interior or exterior of the glass. Gradually getting worse, causing annoying vision through the windshield. No real incident date, just gradually getting worse, spreading. *jb”Owner report · Visibility · Jun 2006
“2004 chevrolet express g-van engine overheated causing smoke to come from driver cabinet and engine shut off. *kb the consumer experienced the problem on 4 separate occasions. The brake master cylinder was replaced. *jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 2006
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
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Is the 2004 Chevrolet Express 1500 reliable?
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2004 Chevrolet Express 1500. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic.
Does the 2004 Chevrolet Express 1500 have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.