There are no safety recalls for the 2004 Chevrolet Express 3500, but owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA.
2004 Chevrolet Express 3500 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Steering | 4 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | |
| Structure | 3 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and Attachments — 2
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 1
- Steering › Linkages › Arm › Idler and Attachment — 1
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe and Cap — 1
- Structure › Body › Door — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 66,445 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2004 Chevrolet Express 3500 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes · at 43,997 miles · reported Apr 11, 2016
2004 chevrolet express collins school bus while driving at 15 MPH on an inclined rural country road attempting to brake noticed pedal extended to the floor and was stopped by further down shifting and applying emergency brake. Informed by repair shop the right front hydraulic line rubbed through the metal brake line causing the failure. Failure mileage 43,997.
Tires · at 120,187 miles · reported Sep 4, 2015
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet express 3500 equipped with toyo open country h/t tuff duty tires, size: lt245/75/r16 tires. While driving 65 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise and the rear driver side tire blew out. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who diagnosed that all four tires had cracks and needed to be replaced. In addition, multiple parts needed to be replaced. The tires were replaced, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 120,187 and the tire failure mileage was 25,982.
Structure · at 25,000 miles · reported May 28, 2014
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet express 3500. The contact stated that the passenger and driver side door hinges were fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
Service Brakes · at 128,000 miles · reported May 23, 2014
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet express 3500. The contact stated while driving down a mountain road approximately 45 MPH the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle began to vibrate excessively and the brake discs overheated. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000. Updated 08/11/14 updated 08/18/2014
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 130,000 miles · reported Nov 21, 2013
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet express 3500. The contact stated the fuel filler neck tube was corroded, causing fuel to leak when refueling the vehicle. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 12v388000 (Fuel system, gasoline) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Chevrolet Express 3500 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 Chevrolet Express 3500 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 3500?
Owners report steering problems most often (4 reports), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 66,445 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.