Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 Chevrolet Express has 15 NHTSA brakes complaints and 2 brakes-related recalls.
15
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
05V043000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CERTAIN TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRO-BOOST BRAKE ASSEMBLIES, THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR MA...
04V045000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 13...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2016 | SERVICE BRAKES | 2004 CHEVROLET EXPRESS COLLINS SCHOOL BUS WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH ON AN INCLINED RURAL COUNTRY ROAD ... |
| Apr 7, 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APP... |
| Nov 14, 2013 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING DOWN A MOUNTA... |
| Aug 15, 2012 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET EXPRESS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND DEPRE... |
| Jan 9, 2010 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I OWN A 2004 SILVERADO 2500 HD WITH 26,500 MILES ON IT. I HAD MY TRUCK SERVICED FOR SPEEDOMETER THA... |
| Oct 25, 2009 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A STEEP GRADE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, A SEVERE SHAKING OF THE STEERING WHEEL... |
| Aug 16, 2009 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CARGO EXPRESS VAN 3500. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH HE HAD ATTEMPTED T... |
| Jun 21, 2009 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | THE BRAKES ON MY 2004 CHEVY EXPRESS 3500 ACTIVATE WITHOUT WARNING, STOPPING THE VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC. ... |
| Mar 28, 2009 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ABS ENGAGES AT SLOW SPEED, AT TAIL END OF BRAKING, EVEN ON DRY SURFACES. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR... |
| Oct 15, 2008 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | MY ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE AT LOW SPEEDS. WE FIRST NOTICED IT AROUND 37,000 MILES, BUT NOW IT OCC... |
| Jun 20, 2008 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE | ON JUNE 20TH, 2008 WE BROUGHT OUR VAN IN FOR A ROUTINE BRAKE INSPECTION AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT AT 36,11... |
| Nov 5, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2004 CHEVY EXPRESS 1500. *TR |
| Aug 3, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT VARIOUS SPEEDS FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TI... |
| Jan 23, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2004 CHEVROLET EXPRESS G-VAN ENGINE OVERHEATED CAUSING SMOKE TO COME FROM DRIVER CABINET AND ENGINE ... |
| Jan 1, 1901 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | DURING A SUDDEN STOP CHEVY 2500 EXPRESS ABS BRAKES PULLED TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT. *TS THE CONSUMER S... |