2004 Chevy Suburban Review
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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Choice of powerful V8 engines, Quadrasteer four-wheel steering system, cavernous cargo space, room for nine.
Cons
- Massive size can be tough in tight confines, vague steering feel, cheap interior plastics.
What’s new
Half-ton models now feature standard Hydroboost brakes, a tire-pressure monitoring system and newly styled 16- and 17-inch aluminum wheels. Two-wheel-drive models with traction control now feature a locking rear differential, and the trailering package includes a 7-to-4 pin brake wiring adapter. For added safety, there is now a front passenger seatbelt reminder. Lastly, Chevrolet has lowered the output figures for the Vortec 8100 -- the engine is now rated at 320 hp and 440 lb-ft of torque.
Edmunds says
With its capable suspension, excellent powertrain and standard room for nine, the Suburban remains one of the best family-haulers available anywhere. Add Quadrasteer and the Suburban becomes an excellent tow vehicle as well.
For sale nearby
58 listings
- $9,991fair price$279 below market
- 172,393 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 7 Seats, 13 City / 17 Hwy MPG
- Olympic Chevrolet Buick GMC (121 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
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Located in Huron, SD
2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT 4WD 4-Speed Automatic with Overdrive Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI Flex FuelVerified Clean CarfaxGas Saver!14/18 MPG#1 truck sell...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
14 Combined MPG (13 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GNFK16ZX4J151113
Stock: OGM5077C
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-11-2025 - $4,999good price$2,644 below market
- 219,455 miles
- 8 Seats, 13 City / 17 Hwy MPG
- Pre-Auction Wholesale (166 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
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Located in Saint Cloud, MN
***JUST IN, new inventory currently under reconditioning and offered FOR SALE at Minnesota Truck Headquarters 1805 Highway 23 East, St. Cloud, MN, 563...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary Unavailable.
Features and Specs:
14 Combined MPG (13 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 3GNFK16Z24G273482
Stock: PD10011
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-23-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota
$266/mo for Suburban 1500 LS
Suburban 1500 LS
vs
$231/mo
Avg. Large SUV
Chevrolet Suburban Owner Reviews
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Love my "Burban"
5 out of 5 starsGordy Toomey, 08/03/2016
2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS 4WD 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
Handles and rides like any good luxury car. Heated seats are great in the winter. Very comfortable and roomy . I wouldnt drive anything but an SUV or a four door pickup.
Update; I sold the Burban a few months ago, to a nice family and it's still going strong.@263000 miles.
The Best in it's Class Fuel Economy
4.75 out of 5 starsarmsdealer, 11/16/2009
2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS 4WD 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
First off, Why are all of you marking this vehicle down for Fuel Economy? For what this thing tows and hauls, including people, you would need 2 Toyota camarys to haul 8 people. Some interior parts are cheap and come loose from time to time, but the space is better than any of the full size imports. This Vehicle is bullet proof Mechanically, and except for the steering shaft problem … ($74 at Autozone) This is the toughest, most economical, Extra-Large SUV on the market, and gets the best fuel economy of all of them (non-Hybrid) We moved from a mini van to this and our fuel expenses only increased about $400 a year, that's only $33 per month. Go Drive one, you will be impressed.
Not so great!
4.25 out of 5 starsjessa508, 05/02/2010
2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS 4WD 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
My Suburban runs great it is the little thing that cost a great deal that annoy me and Chevy hasn't done anything about it. The power windows going out the heated seats stop working the paint on the dash peeling the cheap plastic in the back. And the biggest problem of all is the Back glass disengaging from the vehicle if this glass falls on a small child it could be very dangerous there … have been several complaints about this particular problem including myself, but Chevy has done nothing to correct the problem. Oh yeah you can't just replace the glass the whole unit has to be replaced so you are looking at about $1,200 part and installed. To bad for me and several others.....
What a great truck!
4.88 out of 5 starsGreg Vojnovic, 09/28/2010
2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS 4WD 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
This has just been one of the best vehicles I have ever owned! Super reliable, still looks good, never a problem. It drives great, almost like a car and yet it can haul big trailers with horses in it. Just a great, great truck. I LOVE our Suburban. We're buying a new one now and will miss it.
2004 Suburban Highlights
1500 LS
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $37,600 |
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Engine Type | Flex-fuel (ffv) |
Combined MPG | 14 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $266/month |
Seating | 9 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 45.7 cu.ft. |
rear wheel drive | |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Suburban include:
- Alarm
- Tire Pressure Warning
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger3 / 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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