Engine Exhaust System problems of the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe

Two problems related to engine exhaust system 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 Exhaust System problem

Failure Date: 10/10/2004

There is a very obvious pop/ping, almost like a bell like sound that is coming from the underside of the vehicle. This happens when the vehicle has been driven for a while and the sound can be heard during idle or immediately after the car has been turned off.

2 Engine Exhaust System problem

Failure Date: 04/27/2004

Loud popping/pinging noises coming from exhaust system when car is in idle position or when car has been turned off. Dealership replaced muffler but problem started again about 3 weeks later. Gm states it is a known problem, but there is currently not a fix for it. Says it is definitely the exhaust system.




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