Model year record

2004 Chevrolet Express 1500 recalls & problems

The 2004 Chevrolet Express 1500 has 1 safety recall and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (3 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints12filed by owners

Crashes · fires1 · 1reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Fuel system, gasolineMay 19, 2006

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 06E04300088,303 vehicles

Problem: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Fix: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

Express 1500 AWD

14mpg combined

City / highway	13 / 17 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,800/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components › Master cylinder	3	0	0	0	21,719 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	3	0	0	0	114,000 mi
VisibilityWindshield	2	0	0	0	—
Air bags	2	1	0	1	—
Engine and engine cooling	1	0	0	0	—
Electrical systemWiring › Fuses and circuit breakers	1	0	1	0	—
Tires	1	0	0	0	—
StructureBody	1	1	0	1	—
Engine	1	1	0	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Fuel/propulsion system
MY 2004 CUTAWAY CHEVY SOLD AS A 2005 FOUR WINDS HAS THE EXACT PROBLEM FOR THIS RECALL. RECALL NUMBER 12V388000 RECALL DATE 08/08/2012 COMPONENT FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP SUMMARY GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2004 CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND GMC SAVANA VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH A LEFT SIDE CARGO DOOR, AND ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. WATER AND ROAD CONTAMINANTS MAY BECOME TRAPPED…
Dec 3, 2018 · 33,000 miles
Fuel/propulsion system
THE FUEL FILLER TUBE LEAKS FUEL, IS CORRODED. AND ALSO THE REAR FUEL TANK STRAP, AT THE TOP OF THE CHASSIS IS ALSO CORRODED, AND THE FUEL TANK IS HANGING DOWN, CAUSING A RISK AND FIRE HAZZARD AS IT IS VERY CLOSE TO THE DRIVESHAFT.
Jul 5, 2015 · 160,000 miles
Air bagsCrash1 injury
I WAS TRAVELING EAST THRO AN INTERSECTION WHEN A TRUCK ON THE MY RIGHT RAMMED ME IN THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF MY CAR.I FELT THE CAR SPIN AND THE TRUCK ENDED UP IN MY RIGHT REAR BUMPER AND WHEN I CAME TO A STOP BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND I WAS INJURED AND THE AIRBAGS EXPLODED AND I HAVE EYE DAMAGE TO MY RIGHT EYE AND NECK INJURY AND BACK INJURY. STILL SEEING SPINE DR. AND EYE DR EVERY 6 MONTHS. *TR
Nov 21, 2013 · 250,000 miles
Fuel/propulsion system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET EXPRESS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, FUEL SPEW BACK OUT OF THE FILLER NECK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V388000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY: FILLER PIPE AND CAP). THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 114,000. UPDATED 10/16/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL FILLER NECK CORRODED UPDATED 10/19/2012 *JS
Aug 20, 2012 · 114,000 miles
Tires
WE PURCHASED A COMPLETE SET OF GENERAL GRABBER HTS 235/75R16 FOR OUR CHEVY EXPRESS VAN AT DUNN TIRE ON 11/15/08. THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO HAVE A 60K WARRANTY. WE WENT IN FOR THE REQUIRED ROTATIONS AND NOTED THAT THE TREAD DIDN'T SEEM TO BE WEARING WELL. AT THE 20K MILE ROTATION IN JANUARY OF 2011, DUNN TIRE ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THE TIRES WERE NOT PERFORMING AS ADVERTISED AND TOLD US THAT THEY WOULD LIKELY NEED TO ADJUST THE TIRES ON A PRO-RATA BASIS AT THE NEXT ROTATION AT 25K MILES. IT IS OUR BELIEF THAT THE TIRES ARE DEFECTIVE IN SOME WAY. THE ORIGINAL TIRES ON OUR VAN LIVED UP TO THEIR 40K WARRANTY AND WE REPLACED WITH THESE GRABBER HTS TIRES AT 39747 MILES. OUR DRIVING HABITS ARE CONSERVATIVE…
Jan 11, 2011
Service brakes, hydraulic
2004 CHEVY EXPRESS 1500. *TR
Nov 5, 2007 · 18,580 miles
Service brakes, hydraulic
ABS ENGAGES AT SLOW SPEED, AT TAIL END OF BRAKING, EVEN ON DRY SURFACES. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR AT LEAST EIGHT MONTHS. STARTED SOMETIME IN EARLY SUMMER/LATE SPRING 2008. *TR
Mar 28, 2009 · 35,000 miles
Air bags
THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG EMPLOYED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED INSIDE THE SHOP. THE VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT STANLEY CHEVROLET CELINA TX 972-382-3000 CONTACT GARY WERNER SERVICE MANAGER. THE VEHICLE OWNER IS RICK DIETEL OF AMERSOL INC. 214-503-9977. *TR
Mar 13, 2009 · 91,048 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.