2004 Chevrolet Tahoe Power Train Problems
- 11
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Transmission needed to be replaced again this was number 5 not thats correct 5 (five) transmissions in this car at 130k miles.
ODI 10735004
Electrical System · Power Train
The vehicle has been engaging in 4-wheel drive on its on for over a year even when traveling on the highway at 55 mph or more. When taken to the dealership, was told that this is a very common problem seen in this type of vehicle and very costly to fix. Was told to wait until it becomes more problematic to repair because of the cost. Now the light does not show on the panel to show if it is in 2 or [redacted] and it…
ODI 10523206
Electrical System · Power Train
2004 chevrolet tahoe "reduced engine power". Occurs intermittently and only allows you to go about 25 mph. Very unsafe if on a highway. Gm dealer replaced the faulty wire harness and plug that plugs into the throttle body. Also replaced throttle body itself. *tr
ODI 10422704
Power Train
Transmission had to be replaced and i paid for half, gm goodwill paid for half. When you pay over $42,000 for a vehicle it should last more than 50,000 miles! *tr
ODI 10440959
Power Train
Tl*- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. While driving approximately 25 mph on normal road conditions; the vehicle automatically shifted into four-wheel low gear without assistance. The driver pulled over to the side of the road. The engine was turned off. Immediately, the engine was restarted into two-wheel drive. The vehicle was able to resume normal operation. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle…
ODI 10266501
Power Train
I have a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. At 59,000, a pinion seal leak was discovered. I took it the next day to the chevrolet dealer where i purchased the vehicle new. Upon evaluation, it was determined that the leak had resulted in excessive metal friction in the gears, requiring a complete overall. There is no warning system for low differential fluid and leaks are not visible from the ground as any fluid normally blows…
ODI 10248711
Power Train
In 2006, i would have intermittent problems with my 2004 chevrolet tahoe. When trying to accelerate from a stop, the traction active display would light up and the vehicle would lag and not accelerate. I took the vehicle to bernard chevrolet in libertyville, illinois, and they advised me that i should bring it back when the problem occurred regularly. In 2008 the problem began to get bad, and the tahoe would lag…
ODI 10240985
Power Train
2004 tahoe, when starting out engine loses power and readout displays ( traction active ). First time happened fall 2007. Dealer could not find problem but did a download of software, did not help. Over past month does this one or more times daily. Took back to dealer and they said not sure what to do, may have to drive until it will no longer run before they know what to fix. This may turn into a safety issue if it…
ODI 10254000
Power Train · Steering
2004 tahoe with wobble in the steering mechanism. Customer states the steering mechanism wobbled while on the way to florida. Customer had another incident with the front differential and carrier bearings. *kb the consumer experienced a wobbling in the steering mechanism and the chevrolet dealer corrected the defect in january 07. The consumer stated that he had an inspection performed in may 2007 at thielen motors…
ODI 10202624
Power Train
I bought my tahoe new in sept. 2004. Two days after purchasing took back to dealer ship with vibration in brake pedal. The dealer ship said they could not fix it that it was an engineering problem and i should know something within 4-6 weeks. Well it is now the end of jan. And i still have not heard what the fix would be and the vibration is getting worse and now you can feel it when the vehicle is sitting still and…
ODI 10107888
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that when shifting to drive or reverse, there was no indicator that displayed what gear the vehicle was activating. Often while in reverse, the vehicle would move forward. In addition, the gear shifter would sporadically shift out of reverse. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure. The dealer replaced the gear cluster wiring…
ODI 10461345