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2004 Chevrolet Tahoe seats problems

10 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 72,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
10
of this car's complaints
2%
typical mileage
72,000
crashes
1
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Front assembly: power adjust
    2
  • Front assembly: seat heater/cooler
    1
  • Front assembly: head restraint
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Chevrolet Tahoe seats problems in other years

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Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 3, 2017 · Seats · 150,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. The contact observed that the third row seat made an abnormal sound without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the latches that lock the seat were fractured and caused the seat to move independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the latches were fractured, and that the right and left in-hand latches needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Sep 16, 2015 · Seats · 147,000 miles · UT

The rear seat release cable is faulty and I was unable to get out of the back compartment (after the door hatch was closed). This is hazardous because the third row seating area is back there, and without a means of easy release a passenger might be trapped in an emergency.

Filed May 21, 2014 · Airbags, Seats · 102,500 miles · SC · crash

I have been seeing commercials about airbags not deploying on chevy vehicles. My daughter was killed in my 04 chevy tahoe where the airbags did not deploy. She was thrown from the vehicle and also another person was in the car as well. Airbags on the drivers or passengers side did not deploy. The truck flipped several times. The drivers seat also lifted up and was split in to. We asked the investigators and our insurance company to check into why the airbags did not deploy and they said it was normal, but we knew otherwise. They did not take any further action.

Filed Feb 20, 2011 · Seats · AZ · 1 injury

The seat heater on the driver's seat gets too hot, my brother was badly burned on a road trip very quickly, instant huge blister, he couldn't adjust the heat being unfamiliar with my tahoe and there was no where to pull over safely.

Filed Dec 14, 2009 · Seats · 69,000 miles · CA

2004 chevrolet tahoe z71. 69k miles. Driver's power seat and both front seat heaters failed simultaneously. Found burned orange wire in connector at rear of driver's seat burned and connector melted at orange wire location. Also saw area on orange wire that appeared to be a location where wire was pinched by seat adjuster mechanism. Repair of wire and relocation of harness away from seat mechanical parts cured the problem.

Filed Dec 15, 2008 · Body, Electrical · KY

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. While driving approximately 55-60 MPH on normal road conditions, the four wheel drive activated without assistance. The four wheel drive mechanism failed to respond when the contact attempted to deactivate the system. The four wheel drive warning indicator illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection, but they were unable to determine the cause of the failure. Recently, the front driver's and passenger side seats failed to recline backwards. In addition, there was water leaking from the sunroof near the passenger side sun visor. Finally, the passenger side power window and heated seat failed to operate. The VIN and mileages were unknown.

Filed Aug 17, 2007 · Seats · 57,000 miles · OK

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevy tahoe. While driving 65 MPH he noticed that the passenger side head rest had a bulge in it and a broken medal bracket. The head rest was an after market head rest with a dvd installed. The manufacture stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. The VIN and engine size was unavailable. The failure mileage 57,000 and the current mileage was 58,800. The consumer stated feels broken headrest does not meet federal compliance for safety standards and the consumer further stated can not sit in the seat without the sharp metal protruding in the back of their head. Updated 12/12/07

Filed Oct 2, 2006 · Seats · 72,000 miles · WI

Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the heated seat on the driver's side engaged without warning. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the heated seat switch and control module needed to be replaced. After the replacements, the problem persisted. The manufacturer was not contacted. Updated 10/16/2006 - when the vehicles ignition switch was on, the driver's seat heater turned on. This occurred anytime the vehicle was running. The consumer disconnected to power supply to the heated seat.

Filed Sep 22, 2005 · Electrical, Seats · 5,000 miles · CO

Memory seat does not operate properly. When you use fob or key to access vehicle seats, climate, mirrors and radio randomly choose their own positions.

Filed Mar 22, 2005 · Seats · OR

Memory seats will never recall position and randomly choose multiple positions. Mirrors, pedals, radio presets also randomly select when remote key fob is used or when key is put into ignition. All seating positions, pedals, mirrors must be reset each time driver enters vehicle. Tsb reportedly on file for one year+ with numerous complaints, but gm says no fix.

Questions about the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe seats

Does the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe have seats problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the seats of the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe seats problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 72,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe seats?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Tahoe have bad seats?

The Chevrolet Tahoe model years with the most seats complaints are 1995 (75 complaints), 2001 (20 complaints) and 2003 (19 complaints).

Other 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe problems

Electrical 214Brakes 86Engine 46Steering 29Acceleration 27Transmission 26Body 15Fuel system 15Airbags 14Visibility 14Lights 7Suspension 7Tires 7Locks 5Driver assistance 3Wheels 3Seat belts 2

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