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1GNEK13Z04R••••••2004 Chevrolet TAHOE
This build draws 3.4× more complaints than the average 2004 Chevrolet TAHOE build (11 vs 3).
11on this build
349on the model
107builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 6Service Brakes 2Visibility 1Seats 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesAug 2014
I had to hit the brakes hard to avoid a person that ran a stop sign. I drove off, down a hill and upon reaching the stop sign at the bottom of the hill, I applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. I had very limited braking and stopped 3/4 of the way into the…
EngineMay 2013
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. While driving 40 mph, the warning light illuminated a "low power mode" message. The contact stated that steam was emitting from under the hood. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and lifted the hood for the vehicle to cool…
Electrical SystemDec 2010
2004 tahoe: speedometer reads crazy during long trip. Have read about this issue and now it has happened to my tahoe. It's now a permanent issue and I rely on my GPS device to monitor my speed. I'm waiting for the other cluster instruments to fail and then I will have to replace…
Engine And Engine CoolingMar 2010
Consuming oil and water - needing 1-2 quarts of oil and 1 gallon water/coolant per 900 miles. No leaks, no dripping, no spots on garage floor. At start up, there is a large cloud of blue/white smoke from exhaust. Sometimes there is a very loud tapping in the engine until well…
VisibilityDec 2004
Defroster works intermittently. When the consumer gets the defroster to come on it does not clear the entire windshield. While driving on the highway, it stops working. Consumer has to pull off of the highway and wait for it to start working again. *ak manufacturer was notified,…
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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 1GNEK13Z04R232588 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.