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2004 Chevrolet Express 1500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2004 Chevrolet Express 1500, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints123 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage114kFuel/propulsion system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 20, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Chevrolet Express 1500 has problems

12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel/propulsion system30
Service brakes, hydraulic30
Visibility20
Air bags21
Engine11
Electrical system11
Structure11
Tires10
Engine and engine cooling10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2004 Chevrolet Express 1500 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other Express 1500 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Express 1500 median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Express 1500 owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MY 2004 CUTAWAY CHEVY SOLD AS A 2005 FOUR WINDS HAS THE EXACT PROBLEM FOR THIS RECALL. RECALL NUMBER 12V388000 RECALL DATE 08/08/2012 COMPONENT FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP SUMMARY GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2004 CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND…
Complaint 11171110 · Jan 20, 2019 · 33,000 miles
THE FUEL FILLER TUBE LEAKS FUEL, IS CORRODED. AND ALSO THE REAR FUEL TANK STRAP, AT THE TOP OF THE CHASSIS IS ALSO CORRODED, AND THE FUEL TANK IS HANGING DOWN, CAUSING A RISK AND FIRE HAZZARD AS IT IS VERY CLOSE TO THE DRIVESHAFT.
Complaint 10823319 · Jan 31, 2016 · 160,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET EXPRESS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, FUEL SPEW BACK OUT OF THE FILLER NECK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V388000 (FUEL SYSTEM,…
Complaint 10471862 · Aug 22, 2012 · 114,000 miles

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