no report yet
Tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Risk. Significant corrosion may allow fuel to leak during refueling, and in the presence of an ignition source; there is an increased risk of fire.
2004 Chevrolet ExpressProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 2004 Chevrolet Express, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 1, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2004 Chevrolet Express has problems
21 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Seat belts
3Service brakes
3Service brakes, hydraulic
2Steering
2Structure1 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Fuel system, gasoline
1Air bags
1Visibility/wiper
66 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2004 Chevrolet Express recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Seat belts
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE WERE OPEN, FRAGMENTS FROM THE ACCUMULATOR COULD CAUSE INJURY TO PEOPLE IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA.
no report yet
Lever and linkage: column shift
Risk. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE VEHICLE COULD MOVE IN A DIRECTION NOT ANTICIPATED BY THE DRIVER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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no report yet
Front: buckle assembly
Risk. THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.
no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. CONSEQUENTLY, THE VALVE O-RING SEAL MAY FRACTURE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
2004 vs. every other Express 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 median. How we score
'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2004 Chevrolet Express safety ratings
2004 Chevrolet Express Van in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2004 Chevrolet Express, and the recalls they led to.
- HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRESLed to recall 05V-005
In owners' words
What Express owners report
Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE DID NOT RELEASE THE SEAT BELT PROPERLY. INTERMITTENTLY, THE SEAT BELT BECAME STUCK IN THE BUCKLE. THE NOTICE FOR NHTSA RECALL #05V558000, PERTAINING TO THE SEAT BELTS, WAS RECEIVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE THE DEALER DENIED A…
CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING THE POOR QUALITY OF GM AND GMAC PRODUCTS. *TS THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE FRONT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY ON HIS SEAT BELT. THE CONSUMER HAD ALREADY BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS PRIOR TO THE RECALL. *JB
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