2004 Chevrolet Suburban electrical system problems
72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban — 35% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed at night, the instrument panel gauges, and warning lights functionality became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The vehicle was not…”
filed Apr 22, 2024
“Brake/abs light on and ecbm for abs not working no anti lock brake system and for the electrical vehicle has all kinds of electrical issues had to remove fuse to radio because of it going bonkers and it wouldn't turn off or down sounds like a fax machine or old school dial up internet sounds all…”
filed Jun 30, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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Electrical System problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Suburban | 4 | 11% |
| 2023 Suburban | 13 | 11% |
| 2022 Suburban | 18 | 17% |
| 2021 Suburban | 17 | 9% |
| 2020 Suburban | 8 | 19% |
| 2019 Suburban | 7 | 9% |
| 2018 Suburban | 16 | 20% |
| 2017 Suburban | 21 | 15% |
| 2016 Suburban | 26 | 12% |
| 2015 Suburban | 58 | 14% |
| 2014 Suburban | 7 | 12% |
| 2013 Suburban | 14 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.