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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (49%)

< $100 (30%)

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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

79000 mi

US $522
Rear heater was blowing cold air. Door blend actuator was replaced. Rear heater was still blowing cold air. Control module was bad and it was replaced and that fixed the problem. 
151000 mi

US $160
Battery not charging warning in DIC, replaced alternator. 
105000 mi

US $1200
Stepper motors for air control replaced. 

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2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

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

32000 mi Speedometer failed. 
38000 mi Replaced Instrument panel for a second time. 
51000 mi

US $140
Drivers heated seat failed.  
88500 mi

US $325
I had to replace the turn signal multi-function switch for the second time-every four years. This time when signaling right, all four lights would flash. Last time, the right turn signal quit. 
284400 mi

US $30
Blinker relay would flash 4-ways when left signal used if the car was on for more than an hour. New relay ordered and installed, took about 5 minutes. 
294000 mi

US $230
Gauge cluster 
142000 mi

US $175
Fan clutch was not letting the AC function correctly. Not pulling enough air through radiator. 
229000 mi

US $325
Had to replace original alternator. Battery also had to be replaced, which was over 6 years old. 
120000 mi Changed the Mode Actuator for A/C 
107700 mi

US $103
Wheel tire pressure monitoring system module failed 
148000 mi REPLACED AC CLUTCH 
110500 mi

US $100
Tire pressure monitoring sensor went bad in rear right tire. warning light was on. replaced sensor. 
125000 mi

US $352
Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor went bad 
193700 mi

US $400
replaced alternator 
212000 mi

US $250
There was a drain on the battery that we had to locate and found it in the rear Entertainment System. Fix was to pull the fuse for the rear Entertainment System. I consider the repair unsuccessful because I Will have to manually insert if I want to use it during a trip. 
111000 mi

US $10
Light Bulb in lower driving light 
125000 mi

US $200
fan control for heater HEATED SEAT REMAINING ON 
87000 mi

US $650
Short in front passenger seat motor resulting in dead battery within 24 hours.  
156000 mi

US $140
Hot-Cold Actuator for rear heat 
158000 mi Replaced low-pressure switch on AC, which had been cutting off intermittently. 
168000 mi

US $616
New Delco alternator and Delco battery. Able to jump start it. 
122000 mi

US $300
PRNDL display was dim, speedometer needle read inaccurately 

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2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

213000 mi

US $420
Alternator stopped working while driving 
85000 mi

US $25
Several dash guages quit working, including speedometer, volts and oil pressure. Purchased new GM stepper motors and installed myself. Work was relatively easy and took less than one hour. Only tools needed were sauder iron and sauder sucker, besides screw driver. 

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2004 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban

Engine not specified

90000 mi

US $1
A/C compressor failed 

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2004 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

186000 mi

US $25
Ac recharged. But it’s still working only intermittently, not sure what the issue is. 
74000 mi

US $330
Bad window regulator. Replaced 

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2004 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

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

165000 mi

US $750
Idiot repair shop replaced all sorts of blend doors, but MISSED the leaking low side service port. I finally changed shops, and second shop found the leak, replaced service port and recharged the system. 
165000 mi Sold with one tire pressure sensor unrepaired. 
173800 mi

US $200
Rear hvac blend door actustor failed. Replaced door actuator and control module. 
252000 mi

US $432
Temperature control actuator had to be replaced. Even though the driver side was set to 74 degrees it was blowing out cold air. 
254000 mi

US $450
Vent system activator had to be replaced. This is part of the individual climate control system. 
99700 mi

US $500
Replaced components that distribute cold air into various parts of the cabin 

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2004 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

180-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

198000 mi

US $1300
alternator replaced, battery replaced. fixed stalling problem, but still doesn't start on the first try. 
230000 mi

US $999
REPLACE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 

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2004 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Electrical Problems

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