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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 164 repairs.
2004 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (24%)
$1000 - $2499 (40%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (8%)
< $100 (24%)
Chart based on 25 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 US $1300 |
Rear axle broke and had to be replaced. |
2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 154000 mi | replace front hubs |
| 159000 mi US $325 |
replace module on 4wd transfer case |
| 208000 mi US $3100 |
replaced transfer case,transfer case control module 4wd switch |
| 140000 mi US $600 |
slipping. complete flush and fluid change took care of it. |
| 142000 mi US $1300 |
rebuild required |
| 173000 mi US $2200 |
had to completely rebuild transmission |
| 187000 mi US $1360 |
Transfer case went out |
| 125169 mi US $50 |
Trans filter replaced, quantity of pan replaced twice |
| 214000 mi US $1366 |
Removed transfer case and transmission and replaced rear main seal, transfer seal and other gaskets. |
| 267000 mi US $3200 |
Transfer case leak caused the transfer case to fail. It was replaced with a rebuilt transfer case. |
| 278000 mi US $2800 |
Transmission rebuild |
| 103000 mi US $250 |
Replaced rear axle seals that were leaking. |
2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 148000 mi US $1500 |
3rd gear failure.. if you lose 3rd gear you have lost over drive as well.. mechanic tells me known weakness in Tahoe although engine is extremely solid |
2004 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
Engine not specified
| 97100 mi US $2600 |
3RD GEAR FAILED IN TRANSMISSION |
2004 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 175000 mi US $1800 |
Tranny rebuild |
2004 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 109000 mi US $2950 |
Replaced (4wd) transfer case $1950.00. Also replaced noisy bearings in front differential. $1000.00. The transfer case had a pin hole and was leaking fluid. This is a common problem with high mileage transfer cases on many full size GM truc |
| 130000 mi US $3450 |
Transmission replaced with factory certified re- manufactured transmission at Chevrolet dealer. Failed in middle of traffic, not prior warning. Only the first two gears still worked. (1) boot on front drive train. Transmission replaced with factory certified re- manufactured transmission at Chevrolet dealer. Also replaced Front Tie-Rod and (1) boot on front drive train. |
| 115000 mi US $75 |
Transfer case lower clutch lever pivot pin fell out of transfer case for unknown reason. Has never been removed. |
| 153482 mi US $102 |
Transfer case seal replaced |
| 159000 mi US $1600 |
Right front axle seal leaking badly...replaced axle seal and related components |
| 182000 mi | Rear differential Pinion and Carrier bearings started howling while towing our RV. Upon disassembly bearings were rough and ground down. Replace every bearing and seal on the rear differential |
| 278000 mi US $2400 |
Transmission whined and slipped and no reverse. |
| 96720 mi C $1600 |
Transmission had been slipping for the last 2 years and I finally decided to change the transmission. |
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