general problems of the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban

Four problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban based on all problems reported for the 2004 Suburban.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/27/2026

Front passenger dash airbag spontaneously deployed without any inciting event. The vehicle is at the team Chevrolet goldsboro dealership. A case has been opened with general motors case number xxx. No prior warning - it smoked for a few seconds then deployed. No prior warning lights.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/03/2023

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph he noticed the temperature gauge increased to the high indicator. The engine coolant hot message was displayed. The contact stated that while attempting to pull over there was an abnormal popping noise and smoke was detected. The air bag warning light illuminated and the driver's side air bag deployed without impact or crash and struck the driver in the face, chest, and right hand. There was no medical attention provided, or a fire or police report filed. The vehicle was left on the side of the road. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/02/2015

Airbag system failed and components need to be replaced.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/29/2011

With cruise control on at 70mph, attempted to change from left to right lane. Another car sped up the right lane to pass me. Turned steering wheel back to left lane and suddenly had no control over steering, braking and the steering wheel started violently shaking. Car rolled twice, over metal median and turned 180 degrees facing the opposite direction on the interstate w/ roof crushed in. Neither side or front air bags deployed. Front and sides smashed in and frame bent. Vehicle was deemed to be totalled by state farm. Have been driving 40 years and have never had an accident in my life. Only good thing was the seatbelt held tight as I was hanging upside down when the car finally stopped. The day before this occurred I noticed that the stability control system would randomly engage during straight driving on a perfectly dry surface. I purchased this vehicle brand new from the dealer in 2004 and the car was meticulously maintained. (it looked brand new).


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