2004 Tahoe 36WTB: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
11 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
87,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 model year. Data updated: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 11 complaints (36.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 9.1% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 9.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 9.1% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 9.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Tires:Sidewall | 1 |
Electrical System: 4; Tires: 3; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel: 2; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1; Structure: 1; Tires:Sidewall: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 0
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 4 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
2003: 1; 2004: 1; 2005: 1; 2008: 1; 2009: 5; 2010: 1; 2012: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10040875 · 2003-09-29 (September 29, 2003)
I JUST PURCHASED A GMC 2004 YUKON XL 4 BY 4 SUV MADE BY GENERAL MOTORS. MSRP $48,485. IT WAS EQUIPED WITH STABILITRAK REAR DIFFERENTIAL, HEAVY DUTY TRAILERING EQUIPMENT, 17 INCH POLISHED CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS, P265/70R17 ALS WOL BRIDGESTONE TIRES. THE GVW RATING IS 7,200 LBS AND A REAR AXLE RATIO OF 3.73. THE MAX TRAILER WEIGHT IS 7200 LBS.STABILTRAK USES SENSORS TO READ SPEED, BRAKE PRESSURE,ACCELERATION, STEERING WHEEL POSITION, TURNING RATE, AND HAS THE COMPUTER ADJUST ENGINE SPEED AND BRAKE PRESSURE TO ANY INIVIDUAL WHEEL. MY PROBLEM IS THIS…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10040875 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10073025 · 2004-05-27 (May 27, 2004)
THE TIRES ON 2004 TAHOE FIFTH WHEEL MADE CONTACT WITH THE FRAME STRUCTURE. ON THE FIRST TRIP, WE SMELLED BURNING RUBBER AND DISCOVERED THE DECKING WAS 2 INCHES LOWER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE 5TH WHEEL. TOOK RV TO DEALER WHO CALLED THOR CALIFORNIA. WE HAVE CONTACTED A JERRY PALLARUS AND SENT DIGITAL PICTURES TO THOR. THEY HAVE SAID AN ENGINEER MUST BE CONSULTED AND WILL BE IN CONTACT WITH US WHEN THE ENGINEER RETURNS FROM VACATION. WE HAVE PARKED OUR RV IN STORAGE AND WILL NOT HAUL IT DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS AND POSSIBLE LIABILITY. WE PURCH…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10073025 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10126947 · 2005-06-28 (June 28, 2005)
WE SUFFERED THREE SIDEWALL BLOWOUTS ON OUR FIFTH-WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER IN ONE TRIP. THE TRAILER WAS WEIGHT WITH ONLY CLOTHES FOR A FOUR-DAY TRIP AND 50 GALLONS OF FRESHWATER. THE WEATHER WAS IN THE 80'S AND WE WERE TRAVELING ON THE PROPER TIRE PRESSURE AT ONLY 55 MPH AND HAD BEEN ON THE ROAD FOR ONLY 2 HOURS WHEN THE RIGHT REAR TRAILER TIRE BLEW W/O WARNING. THE TIRE QUICKLY BEGAN TO SHREAD ITS SELF AND DID OVER $800 DOLLARS IN DAMAGER TO THE SIDE AND UNDERNEATH OF THE TRAILER. FOUR DAYS LATER ON OUR RETURN TRIP HOME, WE SUFFERED TWO MORE BLO…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10126947 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10244334 · 2008-10-03 (October 3, 2008)
FAULTY TRACTION ACTIVE SYSTEM DUE TO CORROSION OF SENSORS ON 2004 CHEVY TAHOE. I HAD VEHICLE IN DEALERSHIP AND COMPUTER SCAN READS NO ERROR CODES HOWEVER TRACTION ACTIVE SYSTEM KICKS IN AT LOW SPEEDS ESPECIALLY WHEN MAKING TURNS. IF YOU CHECK WITH DEALERSHIPS OR LOOK AT THE COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE TRACTION ACTIVE SYSTEM PROBLEM YOU WILL SEE NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS ON TAHOE'S SUBURBAN'S AND OTHER GM VEHICLES HOWEVER NO RECALLS..IT IS A FAULTY DEFECTIVE SYSTEM PRODUCED BY GM AND THEY WILL NOT OWN UP TO IT..WHEN SOME…
Owner-reported narrative. 37,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10244334 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10261849 · 2009-03-15 (March 15, 2009)
SPEEDOMETER PROBLEM - ERRATIC. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 83,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10261849 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10261870 · 2009-03-15 (March 15, 2009)
OIL PRESSURE GAUGE WAS NOT READING CORRECTLY. DASH BOARD GAUGE CLUSTER STOPPED WORKING. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 87,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10261870 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10266754 · 2009-04-26 (April 26, 2009)
IT STARTED WITH THE RPM HAND JUMPING AROUND. THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN ONE DAY THE SPEEDOMETER STARTED READING THE WRONG MILEAGE. I RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL AND IT SAID I COULD GET IT FIX IF I WAS AT A CERTAIN MILEAGE, BUT I WAS OVER IT. I GUESS MY REAL COMPLAINT IS IF IT IS DEFECTIVE (AND IT IS) WHY DOES IT HAVE A MILEAGE STIPULATION ON IT. IT IS UNSAFE FOR MY FAMILY AND I AND THE PUBLIC. THIS IS SOMETHING THAT IS NOT THE CONSUMERS FAULT AND THE COMPANY SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10266754 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10275941 · 2009-07-07 (July 7, 2009)
SPEEDOMETER SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. WE REPLACED THE SPEEDOMETER SENSOR AND DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY TO RESET. SPEEDOMETER BEGAN TO WORK AGAIN. HOWEVER, AIR CONDITIONER BEGAN WORKING IMPROPERLY BY ONLY BLOWING OUT DEFROST. A FEW DAYS LATER STARTED BLOWING OUT OF FRONT VENTS, BUT WILL NOT BLOW OUT OF 2ND OR 3RD ROW VENTS. A WEEK LATER SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING AGAIN. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 78,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10275941 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
03V320000 · Power Train:Axle Assembly
Reported: 2003-08-22 (August 22, 2003)
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, DEPENDING UPON THE MANNER IN WHICH ITEMS ARE STORED IN THE TRAILER DURING TRANSIT AND THE CORRESPONDING WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION, THE TRAILER COULD BEGIN TO SWAY WHILE BEING TOWED.
Consequence: THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH INVOLVING BOTH THE TRAILER AND THE TOW VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Remedy: THOR WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS TO ARRANGE TO HAVE THE TRAILERS TRANSPORTED TO THOR CALIFORNIA'S FACTORY FOR REPAIR. OWNER NOTIFICATION AUGUST 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THOR CALIFORNIA AT 1-888-697-8467.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
11 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 436.4%ODI 10261870 · 87,000 miOIL PRESSURE GAUGE WAS NOT READING CORRECTLY. DASH BOARD GAUGE CLUSTER STOPPED WORKING. *TR |
| Tires | 327.3%ODI 10040875I JUST PURCHASED A GMC 2004 YUKON XL 4 BY 4 SUV MADE BY GENERAL MOTORS. MSRP $48,485. IT WAS EQUIPED WITH STABILITRAK REAR DIFFERENTIAL, HEAVY DUTY TRAILERING EQUIPMENT, 17 INCH POLISHED CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS, P265/70R17 ALS WOL BRIDGESTONE TIRES. THE GVW RATING IS 7,200 LBS AND A REAR AXLE RATIO OF 3.73. THE MAX TRAILER WEIGHT IS 7200 LBS.STABILTRAK USES SENSORS TO READ SPEED, BRAKE PRESSURE,ACCELERATION, STEERING WHEEL POSITION, TURNING RATE, AND HAS THE COMPUTER ADJUST ENGINE SPEED AND BRAKE PRESSURE TO ANY INIVIDUAL WHEEL. MY PROBLEM IS THIS… |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 218.2% |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 19.1%ODI 10244334 · 37,000 miFAULTY TRACTION ACTIVE SYSTEM DUE TO CORROSION OF SENSORS ON 2004 CHEVY TAHOE. I HAD VEHICLE IN DEALERSHIP AND COMPUTER SCAN READS NO ERROR CODES HOWEVER TRACTION ACTIVE SYSTEM KICKS IN AT LOW SPEEDS ESPECIALLY WHEN MAKING TURNS. IF YOU CHECK WITH DEALERSHIPS OR LOOK AT THE COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE TRACTION ACTIVE SYSTEM PROBLEM YOU WILL SEE NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS ON TAHOE'S SUBURBAN'S AND OTHER GM VEHICLES HOWEVER NO RECALLS..IT IS A FAULTY DEFECTIVE SYSTEM PRODUCED BY GM AND THEY WILL NOT OWN UP TO IT..WHEN SOME… |
| Structure | 19.1%ODI 10073025THE TIRES ON 2004 TAHOE FIFTH WHEEL MADE CONTACT WITH THE FRAME STRUCTURE. ON THE FIRST TRIP, WE SMELLED BURNING RUBBER AND DISCOVERED THE DECKING WAS 2 INCHES LOWER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE 5TH WHEEL. TOOK RV TO DEALER WHO CALLED THOR CALIFORNIA. WE HAVE CONTACTED A JERRY PALLARUS AND SENT DIGITAL PICTURES TO THOR. THEY HAVE SAID AN ENGINEER MUST BE CONSULTED AND WILL BE IN CONTACT WITH US WHEN THE ENGINEER RETURNS FROM VACATION. WE HAVE PARKED OUR RV IN STORAGE AND WILL NOT HAUL IT DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS AND POSSIBLE LIABILITY. WE PURCH… |
| Tires:Sidewall | 19.1%ODI 10126947WE SUFFERED THREE SIDEWALL BLOWOUTS ON OUR FIFTH-WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER IN ONE TRIP. THE TRAILER WAS WEIGHT WITH ONLY CLOTHES FOR A FOUR-DAY TRIP AND 50 GALLONS OF FRESHWATER. THE WEATHER WAS IN THE 80'S AND WE WERE TRAVELING ON THE PROPER TIRE PRESSURE AT ONLY 55 MPH AND HAD BEEN ON THE ROAD FOR ONLY 2 HOURS WHEN THE RIGHT REAR TRAILER TIRE BLEW W/O WARNING. THE TIRE QUICKLY BEGAN TO SHREAD ITS SELF AND DID OVER $800 DOLLARS IN DAMAGER TO THE SIDE AND UNDERNEATH OF THE TRAILER. FOUR DAYS LATER ON OUR RETURN TRIP HOME, WE SUFFERED TWO MORE BLO… |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | Too few reports for a range | 97,838 mi | 4 (sparse) | ODI 10261870 · 87,000 miOIL PRESSURE GAUGE WAS NOT READING CORRECTLY. DASH BOARD GAUGE CLUSTER STOPPED WORKING. *TR ODI 10275941 · 78,000 miSPEEDOMETER SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. WE REPLACED THE SPEEDOMETER SENSOR AND DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY TO RESET. SPEEDOMETER BEGAN TO WORK AGAIN. HOWEVER, AIR CONDITIONER BEGAN WORKING IMPROPERLY BY ONLY BLOWING OUT DEFROST. A FEW DAYS LATER STARTED BLOWING OUT OF FRONT VENTS, BUT WILL NOT BLOW OUT OF 2ND OR 3RD ROW VENTS. A WEEK LATER SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING AGAIN. *TR ODI 10290193 · 128,830 miTACHOMETER WORKS SOMETIMES, AND JUST TODAY THE SPEEDOMETER QUIT WORKING. IT SHOWS 30 MPH AT STOP SIGN OR PARKED, EVEN WHEN ENGINE IS OFF. WHILE DRIVING SLOW, IT READS UPWARDS OF 120 MPH. *TR |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | Too few reports for a range | 91,500 mi | 2 (sparse) | ODI 10266754 · 100,000 miIT STARTED WITH THE RPM HAND JUMPING AROUND. THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN ONE DAY THE SPEEDOMETER STARTED READING THE WRONG MILEAGE. I RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL AND IT SAID I COULD GET IT FIX IF I WAS AT A CERTAIN MILEAGE, BUT I WAS OVER IT. I GUESS MY REAL COMPLAINT IS IF IT IS DEFECTIVE (AND IT IS) WHY DOES IT HAVE A MILEAGE STIPULATION ON IT. IT IS UNSAFE FOR MY FAMILY AND I AND THE PUBLIC. THIS IS SOMETHING THAT IS NOT THE CONSUMERS FAULT AND THE COMPANY SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE. *TR |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | Too few reports for a range | 37,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10244334 · 37,000 miFAULTY TRACTION ACTIVE SYSTEM DUE TO CORROSION OF SENSORS ON 2004 CHEVY TAHOE. I HAD VEHICLE IN DEALERSHIP AND COMPUTER SCAN READS NO ERROR CODES HOWEVER TRACTION ACTIVE SYSTEM KICKS IN AT LOW SPEEDS ESPECIALLY WHEN MAKING TURNS. IF YOU CHECK WITH DEALERSHIPS OR LOOK AT THE COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE TRACTION ACTIVE SYSTEM PROBLEM YOU WILL SEE NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS ON TAHOE'S SUBURBAN'S AND OTHER GM VEHICLES HOWEVER NO RECALLS..IT IS A FAULTY DEFECTIVE SYSTEM PRODUCED BY GM AND THEY WILL NOT OWN UP TO IT..WHEN SOME… |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2004: 2 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Electrical System | Tires | Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | Structure | Tires:Sidewall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1ODI 10073025THE TIRES ON 2004 TAHOE FIFTH WHEEL MADE CONTACT WITH THE FRAME STRUCTURE. ON THE FIRST TRIP, WE SMELLED BURNING RUBBER AND DISCOVERED THE DECKING WAS 2 INCHES LOWER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE 5TH WHEEL. TOOK RV TO DEALER WHO CALLED THOR CALIFORNIA. WE HAVE CONTACTED A JERRY PALLARUS AND SENT DIGITAL PICTURES TO THOR. THEY HAVE SAID AN ENGINEER MUST BE CONSULTED AND WILL BE IN CONTACT WITH US WHEN THE ENGINEER RETURNS FROM VACATION. WE HAVE PARKED OUR RV IN STORAGE AND WILL NOT HAUL IT DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS AND POSSIBLE LIABILITY. WE PURCH… | 0 |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 0 | 1ODI 10073025THE TIRES ON 2004 TAHOE FIFTH WHEEL MADE CONTACT WITH THE FRAME STRUCTURE. ON THE FIRST TRIP, WE SMELLED BURNING RUBBER AND DISCOVERED THE DECKING WAS 2 INCHES LOWER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE 5TH WHEEL. TOOK RV TO DEALER WHO CALLED THOR CALIFORNIA. WE HAVE CONTACTED A JERRY PALLARUS AND SENT DIGITAL PICTURES TO THOR. THEY HAVE SAID AN ENGINEER MUST BE CONSULTED AND WILL BE IN CONTACT WITH US WHEN THE ENGINEER RETURNS FROM VACATION. WE HAVE PARKED OUR RV IN STORAGE AND WILL NOT HAUL IT DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS AND POSSIBLE LIABILITY. WE PURCH… | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Tires:Sidewall | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.