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1GNEK13Z34J••••••2004 Chevrolet TAHOE
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2004 Chevrolet TAHOE build (8 vs 3).
8on this build
350on the model
108builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedElectrical System 4Service Brakes 2Vehicle Speed Control 1Air Bags 1
What owners of this build wrote
Engine And Engine CoolingfireJul 2011
Blower resistor caught fire inside of the vehicle on passenger side where it plugs into the front blower motor
Electrical SystemSep 2014
Vehicle registered "reduced engine power" while I was on the highway, I was able to get to the shoulder, online research showed numerous incidents involving the throttle body sensor and the wires crimping, there was something about the wiring harness being covered by gm but it…
Service BrakesJul 2014
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that while traveling at an unknown speed, the brakes failed and went to the floorboard abnormally. The contact had to pump the brake pedal to get the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
Air BagsFeb 2010
Vehicle was taken to chevrolet dealer for a suspect system restraint issue with indications from the air bag dash light. First repair was diagnosed with code"c0041". Code lead the dealer to the drivers seat. The technician reported the issue to be a wiring problem under the seat…
Vehicle Speed ControlNov 2006
Speedometer is not registering correct speed. Started reading inaccurately and now does not read at all. Our 2004 chevy tahoe is being taken to the dealership to be repaired. Vehicle considered out of warranty due to miles and did not purchase extended warranty
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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 1GNEK13Z34J113447 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.