2004 Chevrolet Tahoe engine and engine cooling problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that coolant was slowly leaking into the cylinder head, causing the engine to overheat. The dealer was notified of the failure who advised that the cylinder head be replaced. There were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer was…”
filed Sep 8, 2011
“Coolant loss without signs of leak. Loss of oil with no signs of leak. Lifters chattering on cold start. Puff of white smoke on start-up. Loss of oil pressure. Defective cylinder heads made by castech. *tr”
filed Feb 20, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Tahoe years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tahoe | 2 | 11% |
| 2025 Tahoe | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 Tahoe | 9 | 15% |
| 2023 Tahoe | 17 | 8% |
| 2022 Tahoe | 8 | 5% |
| 2021 Tahoe | 17 | 4% |
| 2019 Tahoe | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Tahoe | 3 | 3% |
| 2017 Tahoe | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Tahoe | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 Tahoe | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 Tahoe | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.