2004 Chevy Tahoe Review
2004 Chevy Tahoe Review





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Pros
- Strong engines, roomy and versatile interior, numerous available amenities.
Cons
- Spotty build quality, interior materials could use improvement.
What’s new
Chevrolet offers revised 16- and 17-inch aluminum wheels, and 17-inch all-season tires are now optional on LT models. Other new features include a tire-pressure monitor and Hydroboost brakes that provide more reserve stopping power and decreased pedal effort, according to Chevrolet. A traction assist feature is available on two-wheel-drive Tahoes equipped with a locking rear differential. The trailering package includes a 7-to-4 pin brake wiring adapter. Finally, for added safety, there is now a front-passenger seatbelt reminder.
Edmunds says
With room for up to nine passengers, gutsy V8 engines and a long list of available options, it's no wonder the Tahoe is the best-selling full-size sport-ute on the market.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe LS Rwd 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.35 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$265/mo
Tahoe LS
vs
$256/mo
Avg. Large SUV
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Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe.
5 star(80%)
4 star(15%)
3 star(5%)
2 star(0%)
1 star(0%)
262 reviews
Most helpful consumer reviews
5 out of 5 stars
267k miles and going strong
s.amburgey@sbcglobal.net,10/04/2015
2004 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4WD 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
I bought a 2004 Z71 Tahoe 5.3l from the original owner in 2009. it had 94k miles. After owning the last 11 years, I can say it is the best, most comfortable vehicle I have ever owned. It has 267k miles and has the original engine and transmission. It has only had a few minor issues (1) 2 water pumps at 140k miles and 220k, (2) fuel pump at 235k (3) had the "Service Airbag" light come … on. I found out the most common problem is corrosion on the front impact sensors. Found a website that explained how to replace them, so I did. Solved the problem.
3 out of 5 stars
Transmission Needed Replacement at 81,000
larryillinois,08/09/2011
2004 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4WD 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
Transmission failed at 81,000.
Transmission fluid flushed and transfer case fluid serviced at 47,000 miles by Chevy dealer at a cost of $235.00.
Service representative told me that the seal between the transmission and (I believe he said) the transfer case failed and the transmission fluid went into the transfer case.
Caused transmission fluid to be three quarts low from the internal … leak.
Even though no fluid ever leaked out of the vehicle, the GM representative said it was my fault because the transmission fluid should have been checked at each oil change.
The transmission failed while I was driving down the highway.
Total cost of GM remanufactured transmission $3,922 installed.
5 out of 5 stars
233K Miles and Still Running Like a Champ!
DJwazlo,08/14/2015
2004 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4WD 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
I purchased our 04' Chevy Tahoe new from the Chevy dealer in 2004 as our daily driver family car and let me tell you, it gets driven every day. It is the base model with cloth interior. Sticker price at the time was $38K. It is now 2015 and we have put over 233,000 miles on this same vehicle and it is still running like a champ with no mechanical issues what so ever. Praise GOD! The … only issues we have had are the instrument cluster gauge went out at about 150K miles, which is typical with GM vehicles, and the A/C blower was replaced at around 180K miles. That is it. We have not had any engine or transmission problems of any kind. And to be quite honest we have never had the transmission service done ever on the vehicle like the dealer recommends, just routine oil changes about every 5K - 7K miles, sometimes we have even gone as far as 10K - 12K miles before the next oil change. Just check the fluid levels , (oil, Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid) from time to time and that is it. Needless to say I will be getting another Chevy Tahoe when the time comes, my goal is to get 500K miles out of this wonderful 04 Tahoe before that day comes. :)
3.63 out of 5 stars
Known defects
MattH,11/24/2010
2004 Chevrolet Tahoe LS Rwd 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
This GM vehicle has suffered from some of the "known defects" by GM. The instrument cluster has been replaced under warranty, fuel pump became weak and been replaced, the actuators that control the airflow into the cabin become flaky and will start blowing hot air out (you have turn off the car and restart-I've gotten good at doing this while going down the road). The final straw with … this vehicle - excessive porosity in the cylinder heads (again, a known issue with GM supplier's CasTech heads) allows steady leaks into the valve train and gets mixed in with the oil. It has gotten bad (1 gal/month) and now at 105,000 miles, this vehicle has to go unless GM steps up. TBD.
Features & Specs
- Base MSRP
- $34,750
- MPG & Fuel
- 14 City / 18 Hwy / 15 Combined
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 26 gal. capacity
- Seating
- 6 seats
- Drivetrain
- Type: rear wheel drive
- Transmission: 4-speed automatic
- Engine
- V8 cylinder
- Horsepower: 285 hp @ 5,600 rpm
- Torque: 295 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
- Basic Warranty
- 3 yr./ 36,000 mi.
- Dimensions
- Length: 198.8 in. / Height: 74.8 in.
- Overall Width without Mirrors: 78.8 in.
- Curb Weight: 5,037 lbs.
- Cargo Capacity, All Seats In Place: 63.6 cu.ft.
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover3 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
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Used 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe Overview
The Used 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe is offered in the following submodels: Tahoe SUV. Available styles include LS Rwd 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 4A), and LS 4WD 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 4A). The Used 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe comes with rear wheel drive, and four wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 4-speed automatic.
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Should I lease or buy a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Is it better to lease or buy a car? Ask most people and they'll probably tell you that car buying is the way to go. And from a financial perspective, it's true, provided you're willing to make higher monthly payments, pay off the loan in full and keep the car for a few years. Leasing, on the other hand, can be a less expensive option on a month-to-month basis. It's also good if you're someone who likes to drive a new car every three years or so.
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