Chevrolet Express 3500 2004
Model Express 3500 made in 2004 by Chevrolet got 16 consumer complains as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electronic stability control and fuel/propulsion system. Technical service bulletines regarding steering and structure.
Model 2004
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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STEERING | |||||
05-02-32-008D | 06/01/2012 | 10044941 | General motors: diagnosing power steering concerns. in rare cases, customers may comment on a lack of steering assist when stopped or during parking lot type of maneuvers. *js | 08/06/2012 | |
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
TIRES | |||||
05-02-32-008D | 06/01/2012 | 10044941 | General motors: diagnosing power steering concerns. in rare cases, customers may comment on a lack of steering assist when stopped or during parking lot type of maneuvers. *js | 08/06/2012 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | |||
06/21/2009 | 50000 | 1 | |
The brakes on my 2004 chevy express 3500 activate without warning, stopping the vehicle in traffic. a warning light indicated a failure of the stability control system. fault code c0196 was recorded. my dealer replaced the electronic brake control module, but the problem continues to occur. i was almost rear-ended when the vehicle stopped without warning in traffic. *tr | |||
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
07/24/2011 | 170000 | ||
Gasoline and gasoline vapor was escaping from the fuel filler pipe leading to the fuel tank on a 2004 chevy express van 3500 series. the filer pipe was rusted through. there was a seam on the pipe where the rust through occurred. gasoline was dripping from this hole during gasoline fill up and vapors were entering the passenger compartment. we had it replaced by a certified mechanic because it was a potentially explosive situation, accoding to the mechanic. this was reported to gm. there was no recall on this part, so gm refused to pay for the cost of the replacement part and labor. the replacement part is now plastic. so gm must have recognized the problem (but failed to recall) and changed the pipe to a rust-proof material. | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
07/12/2011 | 104000 | ||
Dangerous as gas tank rusted through on top and left side after only rougly 100,000 miles. | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
08/16/2009 | 66445 | ||
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet cargo express van 3500. while driving 45 mph he had attempted to brake and noticed that the brake pedal extended to the floor and the vehicle could only be stopped by manually down shifting the gears. the dealer informed the contact that the coolant line rubbed through to the brake line. there was a burning smell prior to the failure in the front axle area of the vehicle. the current and failure mileages were 66445. | |||
06/21/2009 | 50000 | 1 | |
The brakes on my 2004 chevy express 3500 activate without warning, stopping the vehicle in traffic. a warning light indicated a failure of the stability control system. fault code c0196 was recorded. my dealer replaced the electronic brake control module, but the problem continues to occur. i was almost rear-ended when the vehicle stopped without warning in traffic. *tr | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
08/03/2006 | 9800 | 1 | 09/17/2005 |
Dt*: the contact stated while driving on the highway at various speeds for an extended period of time with brakes depressed, the steering wheel violently shook. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who turned the brake rotors. afterwards, the problem persisted. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who as unable to duplicate the problem. the manufacturer was contacted. | |||
STEERING | |||
11/25/2008 | 60000 | ||
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet express 3500. while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost power steering and braking ability. she lost control of the vehicle. she shifted into a lower gear and was able to completely stop the vehicle. the contact was able to turn off and restart the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to numerous dealers and shops, but they all confirmed that the hydro boost failed. there was a recall, in which the vehicle was not included. no recall could be found for the chevrolet express 3500 on the nhtsa website. the contact believed that if the failure was common, a recall should be issued. the current and failure mileages were 60,000. | |||
02/01/2007 | 39000 | 100 | 04/01/2003 |
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet express 3500. while driving 5-10 mph, the contact heard a clunking noise and the steering became difficult. the dealer stated that the steering idler arm was cracked. the manufacturer denied the repair as part of recall number 07103 because the crack on the idler arm was not located in the correct spot. the failure mileage was 39,000 and current mileage was 46,000. updated 10/09/07. *jb | |||
STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | |||
01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
2004 chevy express with broken steering idler. consumer is pleased because the dealer fixed the problem. *kb **nar** | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
10/10/2007 | 1 | 03/11/2005 | |
Faulty hinge pins on side doors of 2004 chevy 3500 express van cause severe binding of hinges. this could cause exit difficulty for child or elderly trying to exit in case of accident or emergency. it is a problem with multiple years and pins have been redesigned. chevy will only repair at customers expense. this is not from damage or neglect. i have tried to lubricate with no success. *jb |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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CT | PUTNAM | 06260 | CARGILL CHEVROLET COMPANY | 880-928-6591 |
GA | SAVANNAH | BILL WAITS RV | UNKNOWN |