2004 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 2004

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2004 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (4%)

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2004 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (46%)

< $100 (24%)

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Chart based on 37 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

73500 mi Sway bar was not tighted after axle was replaced. 
80000 mi

US $650
Replaced drivers side wheel bearing assembly. Four wheel alignment 
48000 mi 1. Center Steering Column Replaced 2. DVD Player Replaced 

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2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

118000 mi

US $400
front wheel bearings went bad 
134000 mi

US $269
replaced shocks on all 4 wheels 
199700 mi replaced idler arm and control and pitman arm 
237000 mi

US $60
replaced inner tie rod ends 
263800 mi

US $760
replace both front wheel bearings 
307000 mi replaced shocks 
26000 mi Front end noise. Dealer lubricated ball joints. 
32000 mi Steering shaft replaced due to 'clunk' during suspension motion. 
60000 mi Loud noise from passengers front suspension. Replaced with new upper shock insulator per TSB. Loud noise from passengers front suspension. Replaced with new upper shock insulator per TSB. 
125000 mi

US $352
Replaced L/F hub bearing assembly 
285000 mi

US $1400
Replaced power steering pump and steering gear box. This resolved the whining (not from the brand new belt) from the pump and the play in the steering. 
45260 mi

C $425
Intermediate steering column replaced. 
137800 mi

US $150
Replaced shocks 
159000 mi

US $600
Front Wheel Bearing Assembly, new front rotors, new brake pads both front and back 
87000 mi

US $650
High pitch squeaking sound from left front tire. Defective shock. Replaced both front shocks. No more squeaking. 
123661 mi

US $100
RF wheel bearing replaced Both front upper ball joints replaced Power steering cooler rusted and burst 
163000 mi

US $571
Replaced 2 front wheel hub bearings & ABS sensors 
234900 mi

US $354
Installed 4 Monroe Reflex SHOCKS at 233,829 on 11/19/15 
259000 mi

US $388
Installed Steering SHAFT (Part 19329330) and BEARING (Part 88963617) at 257,260 on 01/16/17 

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2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

198500 mi

US $400
Front right wheel bearing 
213000 mi

US $329
Power steering pump failed 

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2004 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

45000 mi

US $270
Replace intermediate steering shaft with 3rd after 2nd one had been replaced under warranty at 20k miles and the steering was clunking and rattling horribly once again. 
67000 mi

US $540
Stability sensor went off. Front driver's side wheel bearing bad. Replaced that. had alignment done as well. 
69000 mi

US $540
Drivers' side wheel bearing shelled apart. Replaced with Moog aftermarket assembly. Had alignment done, too. 
175000 mi

US $1300
All Upper & lower ball joints, idler & pitman arms. 

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2004 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

104160 mi

C $100
changed the right side wheel bearing after installation of 22 inch wheels and tires 
129000 mi

US $3450
Also replaced Front Tie-Rod and 
176000 mi

US $250
Power steering pump 
163000 mi

US $150
Front driver side wheel bearing/hub assembly was replaced 
216100 mi

US $450
Replaced shock absorbers 
278000 mi

US $2400
Wheel bearings replaced 

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2004 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

144000 mi

US $250
Bad hose 

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2004 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Suspension Problems

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