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%)

Chart based on 164 repairs.
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2004 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 40 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

148000 mi

US $51
Replaced downstream oxygen sensor due to heater circuit failure in original, which was throwing an OBDII code. 
75000 mi

US $777
Had a fuel injection cleaning done. New spark plugs replaced, new air filter and new serpentine belts. Truck was "missing" when I was accelerating, the fuel injection cleaning and new spark plugs fixed the problem. 
99000 mi

US $76
Water pump failed 

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2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

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

205000 mi

US $20
Thermostat replaced 
232000 mi

US $750
Reduced engine power. Catalytic converters are clogged. Replaced both catalytic converters. 
87000 mi

US $130
Hesitation, new fuel filter and air filter, back to normal 
51000 mi

US $140
Water pump failed. 
120000 mi

US $650
Fuel pump replaced 
130000 mi

US $700
oil pump 
115000 mi

US $39
Replaced idler pully on 2004 Suburban with 115000 miles. Replaced with Gates which is original mfg for GM. 
160000 mi

US $500
RELAYS REPLACED, HEADLIGHT BULBS REPLACED, TAIL LIGHT BULBS REPLACED, FIREWALL TO HOOD GROUND STRAP REPLACED, REPLACED MICHELIN TIRES FOR CRACKED TREADS, INSTALLED A/C EVAPORATOR DRAIN RUBBER, REPLACED HVAC ACTUATOR- NEW PLUGS/WIRES, REPLACED FAN CLUTCH, REPLACED ALL HOSES AND BELTS, FLUSHED RADIATOR, REPLACED FRONT SEAT UPHOLSTERY, FIXED HEADLINER, CHANGED OIL AND FILTER, FIXED UPPER FRONT DOOR SEALS, RECHARGED A/C 
88500 mi

US $475
Had to replace Y pipe and both catalytic converters. 
140000 mi

US $315
REPLACED FAULTY MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR AND MAP SENSOR 
158000 mi Replaced water pump and thermostats, flushed radiator. Temp had gone to HOT. After adding 1.5 gallons of water returned to normal. Water pump was leaking. 
184200 mi

US $307
Replace intake manifold gasket 
185000 mi

US $77
Replaced purge solenoid valve at 185,247 on 03/01/13 (Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve / AC Delco Part Number: 214-1105) 
185800 mi

US $24
Replaced vapor canister purge valve at 186,885 on 04/02/13(Evaporation Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve / AC Delco Part Number: 214-646) 
191200 mi

US $75
Replaced Vent Valve in rear at gas tank 
204800 mi Several trips to shop to turn off CHECK ENGINE light. We've replaced every emmission control system part code called for but light continues to come on periodically. Even done smoke test. Best guess? very, very slow leak. 
213000 mi

US $414
Replaced Oil Pan Gasket & Cooler Line Block-off Plate 
214000 mi

US $1366
Replace water pump, thermostat & fluid 
242800 mi

US $107
GM 12597567 Evaporator Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve at 224,124 on 04/06/16. This was second time. Previous was at 186,885 on 04/02/13. 
263527 mi

US $273
Replaced freeze plug & coolant Replaced A/C belt 
117000 mi

US $400
Water pump. 
43400 mi

C $344
O2 SENSOR FAILURE-CONFIRMED AFTER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. 
179300 mi

US $400
replaced leaking water pump 
115000 mi

US $325
Minor EVAP leak. Fuel sensor was broken and had to be replaced. 
263800 mi

US $760
replace O2 sensors 

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2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

188000 mi

US $400
check engine light was on. bad noc sensor had 2 new sensors and wiring harness installed. check engine light cleared 
198500 mi

US $400
Heat shield on muffler cracked 

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2004 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

176200 mi

US $802
Diagnosed & replaced intake manifold gasket. 

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2004 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

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

173000 mi

US $30
PCV valve replacement // stepper motor replacement (2). Oil, filter, tires, alignment. 
159000 mi

US $1600
Cooling system...water pump replacement. Including preventive replacement of drive belt, thermostat and tensioner 
163000 mi

US $450
Water pump failed....leaking antifreeze 
162300 mi

US $250
intake leak caused dreaded po171 code. replaced gasket. 
183456 mi leak at rear seal on 5.3l v8. rear main seal was replaced during previous visit for transmission rebuild but leak from rear of engine wasn't fixed with replacement of rear main seal. This visit the trans was removed and the entire rear main cover seal and rear main seal was replaced. This was under warranty and I paid nothing. 
129500 mi

US $350
Replaced water pump due to leakage of coolant. 
220000 mi

US $327
Replaced water pump 
176000 mi

US $100
Vacuum leak. Replaced MAF sensor, PCV fitting, and intake manifold gaskets. 

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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 $700
throttle body replaced. didn't fix stalling out problem. 
216000 mi

US $500
throttle body replaced. needed because original repair was done incorrectly. 
202800 mi

US $400
water pump 

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