2004 Chevrolet Suburban fuel system problems

Filed Mar 18, 2017 · Fuel system · 170,000 miles · MD

The exhaust manifold bolts have snapped off, 4 of them to be exact. Exhaust fumes can now leak into to the cab and poison occupants.

Filed Sep 13, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · 130,000 miles · TX

Instrument cluster failed after extreme cold temperatures, fuel gauge, temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge and battery charging system gauge. Gm knows about the faulty gauges and as of this date has not made a recall of the instrument panel. Considering all legal remedies afforded by law as this is a problem that can be rectified by gm by replacing the aforementioned faulty factory equipment.

Filed May 9, 2011 · Fuel system · 93,409 miles · MI

I have a 2004 chevy suburban with 93409 mile, has been well taken care of. A few months ago I notice it was having a hard time starting. Last wk we ran out of gas at 1.4 tank and this weekend while the family was on a trip pulling a trailer we ran out of gas at 1/2 tank, if you go by the gas gage. We could have been badly hurt if we were on a hill, or something when we all of a sudden have no powersteering, brakes, etc.

Filed May 2, 2011 · Fuel system · 65,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was reading inaccurately and he was unable to determine how much fuel was in the vehicle. The contact did not inform the dealer or manufacturer of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired. The current mileage was 95,000 and the failure mileage was 65,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Aug 10, 2009 · Fuel system · NM

Fuel gauge is not accurately reporting fuel level. When fuel level is too low, vehicle shuts down and will not restart. Low level warning light does not come on. Vehicle has to be jump started in order to reset security mechanism. Can cause traffic issues and/or collision from abruptness of issue and happens without warning wherever you are. I can just imagine what a problem it would be if it happened in an intersection or running down the highway. Since the vehicle shuts down, this would mean power steering and power brakes would be non-functional increasing the potential risk for an accident or collision.

Filed May 20, 2008 · Acceleration, Electrical · TX

In researching online I've noticed this on many different chevy 2004 models. The tachometer, fuel gage, and speedometer are what I noticed problems with and what others have seen problems with though the speedometer is the most prevalently noticed item. The gauge motors are not stepping back down when rpms, speed, or fuel levels drop thus leading drivers to respond in potentially dangerous ways. In my own case I almost caused a pile up when I thought I had lost my senses and applied my brakes a little harder than I should have, almost lost control of the vehicle, and certainly agitated the drivers behind me when they almost hit my vehicle. I don't typically get this problem as I typically drive less than 10 miles a day. When I do have to drive more than 60 miles I tend to have this problem. The problem has also been reported to be more prevalent in cold conditions which fits with the explanation I have had that it is the housing of the gear motors breaking down and jamming the gauge gears in the instrument panel. A problem with the plastic used in the housing of the gear magnets; "the problem lies with the plastic material that holds the permanent magnet for the rotor of the stepper motor." now that I am aware of the problem and have asked around about fixes I have to stop the vehicle completely and turn it off. From there I have to turn the key enough to bring the instrument panel momentarily on and then back off. It steps the tachometer, speedometer, and fuel gauge back down, (bit by bit with each turn of the key) whichever is having the problem. This solution has been reported to stop working as the problem persists. The instrument panel needs to be replaced at a cost estimate of over $450 from a private shop and at over $800 from the chevy dealership. A GPS for speed and a log book w/ calculator can get two of the three solved for me at a price of less than $200; it's just not safe to be writing log book entries while I'm driving.

Filed Nov 26, 2007 · Engine, Fuel system · 95,000 miles · NC

2004 chevrolet tahoe has had the following issues before 100k miles: 1. Replaced fuel pump 2. Engine overheating(taken to the dealership service dept 2x for issue) 3. Oil pressue - lost oil pressue 4. Transmission needs replaced

Filed Sep 12, 2007 · Electrical, Fuel system · 58,000 miles · TX

Vehicle speedometer displays an incorrect reading on the dash panel gauge. While in park or stopped, the gauge will show anywhere from 20-30 miles per hour and while driving will erratically jump from speed to speed. Rpm gauge is not working at all. Gas gauge, upon filling up, is slow to register to full.

Filed Jul 2, 2006 · Fuel system · 31,000 miles · CO

6-2006, 98 degrees, centennial, colorado 2004 chevy 8.1 liter suburban, driving 55-60 MPH for approx. 1 hour(no trailer) vehicle suddenly loss power, I had to pull over and have vehicle towed to chevy dealer. (dealer stated codes indicated misfiring) further testing, service was able to duplicate issue and locate a bulletin outlining the problem. Per dealer, faulty fuel pump, gm advised to switch fuel pump to a high altitude pump, to remedy the issue. Which was done, and it fixed the issue. As the 8.1 liter suburban is a veh. Primarily used for towing, this needs to be a recall or campaign to warn people. This sudden loss of power and control could be catastrophic in nature.

Filed Apr 4, 2006 · Fuel system · 15,000 miles · CO

Fuel pump seizes when in hot climates or when towing a trailer. Gm replaced the fuel pump last year and it appeared to solve the problem. But, the problem occurred again while pulling a trailer up and down a steep mountain pass resulting in a loss of brakes and steering when the engine stalled. This occurs when the fuel tank is at 1/4 full or less. The trailering fuel advance delivers fuel to the engine and if not needed then it is returned to the tank and recirculation. The fuel is warm when returned to the tank. The longer the engine runs the hotter the fuel becomes and when the fuel in the tank becomes hot enough the fuel pump, which is located in the fuel tank then seizes and the engine stalls. This is a major safety hazard, particularly when trailering in the mountains and the loss of brakes and steering occurs. The only solution when this occurs is to pull to the side of the road if possible, raise the hood and let the vehicle cool for 15-20 minutes and then start again. Or, find the nearest gas station and fill the tank with cool gasoline so the fuel pump no longer seizes. In the case of breaking down on the side of the road, this is another major safety hazard since this problem occurs both going up or down hills and there is a loss of steering and brakes. This means the vehicle is often in traffic and may result in an accident.