2004 Chevy Tahoe Review
Price Estimate: $1,212 - $1,985





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
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.
For sale near Paterson, NJ
66 listings
- 107,472 miles
- Frame damage reported, 2 owners, personal use only
- 8cyl automatic
- All Cars (105 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Alarm
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Located in Buena, NJ
2004 CHEV TAHOE LT, NICE CONDITION, LOW MILES, RUNS OUT GREAT, YES WE HAVE IT, PLEASE CALL OFFICE 8** 6** 6***, THANK YOU
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: Yes
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
15 Combined MPG (13 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GNEK13Z04J295060
Stock: 48
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-02-2025- 158,000 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 8cyl automatic
- Lances Automotive (226 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Alarm
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Located in Ontario, NY
2 Owners, Clean Car Fax, California SUV , Totally Rust Free, Must See, 6 Months 6000 Miles Warranty included!!! Call me for more details!!
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:
15 Combined MPG (13 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GNEK13Z74R153225
Stock: 153225
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-15-2025
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 $2.97 per gallon for regular unleaded in New Jersey.
Monthly estimates based on costs in New Jersey
$235/mo for Tahoe LS
Tahoe LS
vs
$221/mo
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Now at 308k miles and still strong
5 out of 5 starss.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 15 years, I can say it is the best, most comfortable vehicle I have ever owned. It now has over 308k miles and has the original engine and transmission. Changed oil every 3k miles. It has only had a few minor issues (1) 2 water pumps at 140k miles and 220k, (2) fuel pump at 235k, … (3) driveshaft seal at transmission around 250k, (4) developed pin hole in transfer case at 275k, patched with JB Weld, (5) oil drip from main seal - apparently common with high mileage GMs - uses 1/2 quart between oil changes. It's a 5.3l Z71 model.
Transmission Needed Replacement at 81,000
3 out of 5 starslarryillinois, 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.
233K Miles and Still Running Like a Champ!
5 out of 5 starsDJwazlo, 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. :)
Best SUV on the Planet!!
4.88 out of 5 starsrichohaa, 10/26/2003
2004 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4WD 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
I traded in my 1997 Tahoe for a 2003
model. What a truck!! The LT model
has every amenity on the planet! It is
the most comfortable, best handling,
and sleekest looking SUV anywhere.
Don't even bother looking at another
SUV...The Tahoe is simply the best.
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2004 Tahoe Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $34,750 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 15 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $235/month |
Seating | 6 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 63.6 cu.ft. |
rear wheel drive | |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Tahoe include:
- Alarm
- Tire Pressure Warning
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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