2004 Chevrolet Express 1500 recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2004 Chevrolet Express 1500, but owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

1 / 1

Injuries / deaths

1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2004 Chevrolet Express 1500 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Chevrolet Express 1500 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	3
Fuel/Propulsion System	3
Visibility	2
Air Bags	2
Engine and Engine Cooling	1
Electrical System	1
Tires	1
Structure	1
Engine	1

Most reported parts

Visibility › Windshield — 1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder — 1
Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers — 1
Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 114,000 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2004 Chevrolet Express 1500 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 160,000 miles · reported Jan 31, 2016

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.

Air Bags · at 250,000 miles · reported May 29, 2015

I was traveling east thro an intersection when a truck on the my right rammed me in the front right side of my car.I felt the car spin and the truck ended up in my right rear bumper and when I came to a stop both airbags deployed and I was injured and the airbags exploded and I have eye damage to my right eye and neck injury and back injury. Still seeing spine dr. And eye dr every 6 months.

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 114,000 miles · reported Aug 22, 2012

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, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap). The failure and current mileage was 114,000. Updated 10/16/12 the consumer stated the fuel filler neck corroded updated 10/19/2012

Tires · reported May 17, 2011

We purchased a complete set of general grabber hts 235/75r16 for our chevy express van at dunn tire on 11/15/08. They were supposed to have a 60k warranty. We went in for the required rotations and noted that the tread didn't seem to be wearing well. At the 20k mile rotation in january of 2011, dunn tire acknowledged that the tires were not performing as advertised and told us that they would likely need to adjust the tires on a pro-rata basis at the next rotation at 25k miles. It is our belief that the tires are defective in some way. The original tires on our van lived up to their 40k…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 35,000 miles · reported Mar 30, 2009

Abs engages at slow speed, at tail end of braking, even on dry surfaces. This has been going on for at least eight months. Started sometime in early summer/late spring 2008.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Chevrolet Express 1500 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 Chevrolet Express 1500 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Chevrolet Express 1500?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (3 reports), followed by fuel/propulsion system (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 114,000 miles.

Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.