2004 Chevrolet Express 2500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2004 Chevrolet Express 2500, and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2004 Chevrolet Express 2500
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
-
Exterior lighting
Certain conversion vans built on GMC/chevrolet chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment." the housing lens of the center high mounted stop lamp does not allow enough light to emit from the lamp.
Remedy: Quality coaches is working with audiovox to replace the center high-mounted brake lamp assembly. Owners may contact quality coaches at 1-800-373-6357 or asa at 1-800-274-1886.
8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Chevrolet Express 2500 have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 66,667 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet express 2500. The contact stated that when the brakes were applied, the vehicle shook violently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the brake”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 5, 2016 · Service brakes
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet express 2500. The contact stated whenever at an idle a loud metal to metal noise would emit continuously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on two”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 2, 2013 · Power train
Compare Chevrolet Express 2500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Express 2500 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Chevrolet Express 2500 | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Express 2500 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Express 2500 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Express 2500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Express 2500 | 0 | 12 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Express 2500 | 1 | 8 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Express 2500 | 0 | 9 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 | 0 | 13 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Express 2500 | 0 | 7 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Express 2500 | 0 | 7 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Express 2500 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Express 2500 | 0 | 7 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Express 2500 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Express 2500 | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2004 Chevrolet Express 2500
How do I know if my 2004 Chevrolet Express 2500 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2004 Chevrolet Express 2500; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V559000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.