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1GNEK13T54R••••••2004 Chevrolet TAHOE
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2004 Chevrolet TAHOE build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
350on the model
108builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 3Service Brakes 3Vehicle Speed Control 2Steering 2
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringAug 2019
There is a recall #04004. "brake hydro-boost relief valve" but my VIN# is not on the list. Over 64,000 vehicles were affected and there is a "#1" on the mounting surface. All of the units detected a machining error in the relief bore cavity for modules produced from a machine…
Service BrakesNov 2017
Brake line rusted. Lost fluid and brakes while driving. Have been driving for 53 years. Never had this happen with any other vehicle
Electrical SystemFeb 2006
Odometer motor is faulty on the 2004 chevy tahoe z71. New motor is being made to replace the original motor. I filed a complaint on my 2004 tahoe z71, complaint number 54, odi id number: 10148883. I brought my tahoe to the dealer on 02-06-06 for the odometer to be repaired under…
Vehicle Speed ControlJan 2006
I just purchased a 2004 chevrolet tahoe z71 with 29854 miles on it. Today while driving on the freeway the odometer stopped functioning correctly. While driving 70 mph the odometer was reading 20 mph. Then while driving 45 mph it was reading between 10-20 mph. I read through the…
Power TrainFeb 2004
While driving 60 mph the vehicle's rpms revved up. The vehicle would not accelerate any higher that 15 mph. The dealer inspected the vehicle then drained then drained the transmission fluid. The dealer indicated that they needed to replace the transmission. They didn't indicate…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GNEK13T54R133695 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.