general problems of the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe

13 problems related to steering 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 Steering problem

Failure Date: 08/19/2019

There is a recall #04004. "brake hydro-boost relief valve" but my VIN# is not on the list. Over 64,000 vehicles were affected and there is a "#1" on the mounting surface. All of the units detected a machining error in the relief bore cavity for modules produced from a machine identified as "fadal #1" this can and has caused my 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe to have no power assist with my steering and no power brakes. I have found myself holding two feet on the brake pedal at a red light. And can not operate in small spaces such as parking garages and certain parking stalls. I wanted to know if there is something more that I can do in regards to this particular recall and find out if there is some mistake as far as my VIN# not being recognized but yet experiencing the same problems. My vehicle has become inoperable for that it is unsafe to drive with the no power assist and could cause a major accident. . . I want to see about receiving some aid in all this. This has been a issue since August of 2019. It has caused me to lose work for a lack of transportation. My credit has fallen behind because of not being able to make it to work and spending my savings on trying to guess at what is wrong with it. For it is my only vehicle. Now that the covid-19 is here is a double whamy! in dire straits - cali lovin my 4x4 - heather.

2 Steering problem

Failure Date: 08/19/2019

This is in reference to complaint # 11327456 the address and the mph are incorrect. Please see form attached to this complaint # affected parts: steering, brakes, electrical, elec, stability control and speed control this site wouldn't let me check more than 3.

3 Steering problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2014

Hub bearing l/f noise have taking to shop wheel falling off. 450. To fix. Good thing I could have got into a accident or killed someone or myself.

4 Steering problem

Failure Date: 03/22/2012

Loss of right turn steering assist at idle speeds (e. G. While parking). This issue is widely reported throughout the internet. We lent a ton of money to gm and they need to be called to the carpet to remedy these issues promptly. Please have barack call me.

5 Steering problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2012

Steering wheel makes rattling or vibration noise all the time it doesn't matter what speed I am traveling at. Vehicle feels almost out of control. Constantly have to move the wheel to keep it on the road. No other issues other than standard wear and tear but this issue alone makes me want to junk the vehicle as I sure don't want anyone else driving it and feeling as insecure as I do.

6 Steering problem

Failure Date: 06/22/2009

I have been seing commercials about airbags not deploying on chevy vehicles. My daughter was killed in my 04 chevy Tahoe where the airbags did not deploy. She was thrown from the vehicle and also another person was in the car as well. Airbags on the drivers or passengers side did not deploy. The truck flipped several times. The drivers seat also lifted up and was split in to. We asked the investigators and our insurance company to check into why the airbags did not deploy and they said it was normal, but we knew otherwise. They did not take any further action.

7 Steering problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2009

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact noticed that whenever the vehicle was idling, the steering wheel would not turn to the left. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the steering gear needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 54,000.

8 Steering problem

Failure Date: 10/27/2008

Just bought a used 2004 chevy Tahoe z71 and my wife noticed as she was turning a bumping feel coming from the steering wheel. I investigated this and found out this is a very common problem in a number of gm vehicles not just this year Tahoe. There is something to do with the steering shaft. There are over 160 posts in one forum with gm owners complaining of the same incident. I will give a link if needed. Seems there is no fix for this other than gm adding lubricant to the axle, but it continues to happen again and again. I now need to get mine fix and it just seems that something should be done on a broad scale to fix this issue from occurring.

9 Steering problem

Failure Date: 08/05/2008

I have a 2004 chevy Tahoe that has 98000 mile, im 2nd owner. The steering intermediate shaft was making a clunking and knocking noise, which come to find out has been a known problem with general motors. I contacted my local dealer and they told me that there is a new gm rep and she will not allow anymore good faith repairs. I am so disappointed in gm for letting something like this happen. They preach that they have the best vehicles. What bothers me the most is that they were replacing the intermediate steering shafts for a while, because they knew there was a problem, now all of a sudden they wont! that's bull !@#$. I will do everything in my power to get reimbursed. 182. 00 is not alot to gm but it is alot to me. Can someone please help me in what I should do.

10 Steering problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2008

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe. Whenever he made a right or left turn while driving approximately 25 mph or more, the steering wheel made a clanking noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they were unable to find cause of the failure or hear the noise in the vehicle. They also informed the contact that there were no safety defects. The cost of repair for this failure would be $200 and there were no warranty or recalls. The Chevrolet manufacturer was not called. The failure mileage was 28,276 updated 04/16/10. Updated 07/14/10.

11 Steering problem

Failure Date: 09/17/2007

There has been a knocking sound coming from the intermediate steering shaft from my 2004 Tahoe. The sound has been happening for over a year like when I make a sharp turn parking etc. I know of this happening to a few of my friends chevy trucks from 02-06. Odd that it hasn't been fixed yet.

12 Steering problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2007

Clunking sound in the steering especially in a parking situation when you have to turn the wheel hard.

13 Steering problem

Failure Date: 09/25/2004

Chevrolet Tahoe. Swerved to miss a dog at 35 mph and lost control. Car very unstable. The faster the speed , the harder it is to control. You have to be on the steering every second. If it is windy out, it will slide over to another lane without notice. Car very top heavy. Reported this to dealer in medford, oregon and they said that is was normal. Normal to lose control so easily?? purchased new and only had 4,800 miles on it and sold it that day. I am a very good driver, no tickets or accidents and driving over 45 years. If my wife had been driving or a car had been coming the other way, someone would have been killed. If this had happened at 60 to 70 mph, a certain roll over would have happened. Car very unsafe.



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