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2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500: harsh or hard shifting

5 of the 182 complaints about the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 describe harsh or hard shifting.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
3%
typical mileage
40,000
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Harsh or hard shifting by model year

  • 2008
    2
  • 2007
    2
  • 2006
    1
  • 2005
    1
  • 2004
    5
  • 2003
    3

What owners say

Filed Jun 2, 2013 · Steering · 91,000 miles · FL

It makes a clunking noise when turning the steering wheel.

Filed Sep 18, 2009 · Body, Steering · 40,000 miles · TX

We own a 2004 chevrolet suburban with approximately 50,000 current miles. We purchased the vehicle used at 20,000 miles. At some point after 36000 we started noticing a "clunking" in the steering column when we would turn the wheel. I an employed at a school and it has had to have this same problem repaired on 3 of it's 2004 chevrolet 1500 suburbans, each with just over the 36,000 warranty mileage. Each cost about $370.00 to repair.

Filed Mar 4, 2009 · Steering · 30,000 miles · GA

I have a 2004 chevy suburban that has a bad vibration and clunking noise coming from the steering wheel. I have addressed this issue with the dealership and they state their is no recall, but I know of 4 people with chevy trucks with the same issue. I have also done some research online and found multiple people complaining of the same issue. I am not sure if left unfixed what might happen, but I really do not want to get in an accident and hurt myself or others. I only hope with your help we can find a solution to this problem with chevrolet vehicles. Thank you.

Filed Dec 31, 2008 · Steering · 60,000 miles · TX

Clunking noise in the steering column, dealer said it was the intermediate steering shaft, called chevrolet (they gave me a case #)since internet search exposed many others same problem. They have a tsb #000235003 about this and how to fix the problem. Chevrolet wants me to pay a $99 diagnosis fee and they might help me with the problem.

Filed May 26, 2006 · Steering · 13,000 miles · VA

The steering column u joint that connects to the steering box has loosened causing a clunking in the steering wheel. The u-joint has not failed as of this time, but a failure or binding could easily result in the loss of control of the vehicle. The dealerships are aware that there is a common problem with this part and offer a "grease kit" to remedy the problem. However, grease will not take the play out of a loose u-joint. This is a cover-up remedy to make the looseness less obvious. The dealership wants over $300 for a replacement part alone and claims it is a restricted part since it is part of the energy absorbing system in the event of a collision. The looseness was first noticeable with only 13000 miles on the vehicle. The problem has continued to worsen since first noticed.

Questions about the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 harsh shifting

Is harsh or hard shifting a common problem on the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?

5 of 182 owner complaints about the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 (3%) mention harsh or hard shifting. The model year with the most reports is 2004.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?

There are 0 recalls and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500

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