general problems of the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe

Eight problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe based on all problems reported for the 2004 Tahoe.

1 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 03/26/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that ten minutes after the vehicle was parked, it caught fire. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. The contact was unsure as to where the fire originated. A fire report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a tow facility. It was unknown yet if the vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

2 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 04/18/2017

The rear main deal went bad in almost all of the trucks and suvs with a 4. 8l or 5. 3l engine in them where the pour oil everywhere and this could be considered an epa violation and a fire hazard it needs to be recalled ASAP so we can save lives and save the environment.

3 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 12/16/2015

When you press on the gas pedal under normal conditions, the stabilitrack sensors kicks in for no reason and slow down the vehicle nearly causing an accident. I had this repaired once but after a few months continued to do it again. Seems like a safety issue to me. It happens moreoften in the cold.

4 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2015

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the vehicle was using too much antifreeze. The dealer diagnosed that the cast tech heads needed to be replaced because they leaked antifreeze. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.

5 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/21/2014

Vehicle registered "reduced engine power" while I was on the highway, I was able to get to the shoulder, online research showed numerous incidents involving the throttle body sensor and the wires crimping, there was something about the wiring harness being coverd by gm but it does not appear on a recall list.

6 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2014

I was driving down the road when my 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe caught on fire burning to the ground. The report from the fire department says that the fire started due to failure of equipment or a heat source and that there were no human factors contributing to the fire. While looking on the internet I have found at least one other person that has encountered the same problem with her 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe.

7 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 05/14/2013

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe. While driving 40 mph, the warning light illuminated a "low power mode" message. The contact stated that steam was emitting from under the hood. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and lifted the hood for the vehicle to cool off. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact stated that the cylinder head cracked around the oil drain holes. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

8 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/03/2004

Idling or when vehicle is hot it backs fires. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.




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