Major Problems with 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500

2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 AIR BAGS Victims: 3 Mileage: 59000 miles

2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 SEAT BELTS Victims: 2 Mileage: 64680 miles

2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 AIR BAGS Victims: 1

Browse 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 complaints by category

Problems with INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL, SERVICE BRAKES and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2004 avalanche speedometer malfunctioning with 36000 miles. i have done a search on line and have found numerous complaints with	38 ~ 61566 miles
SERVICE BRAKES leaving the yankee stadium parking lot in the bronx . traffic was heavy! the traffic was stop and go ....	29 ~ 105701 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM speedometer failure dealer will not replace part even though is clearly a factory problem issue as well as a safety	15 ~ 78438 miles
STEERING at idol or low speeds like pulling into a parking space it was as if my 2004 avalanche had no...	8 ~ 96752 miles
AIR BAGS we were involved in an accident where we hit another vehicle and then rolled. the air bags never deployed at	7 ~ 105758 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2004 avalanche speedometer malfunctioning with 36000 miles. i have done a search on line and have found numerous complaints with	7 ~ 57184 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2004 chevrolet avalanche 2wd had not been driven in 10 days no prior problems noted. drove vehicle noticed abs light...	6 ~ 50987 miles
ENGINE the exhaust manifolds fastners are snapping off which is causing carbon monoxide to fill the cabin area of the vehicle....	4 ~ 114989 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE retaining hook attached to underside of hood is rusting apart from the hood panel. chunks of rusted metal are falling...	4 ~ 71000 miles
SEAT BELTS dt*: the contact stated anytime the rear seat was folded down the buckles to the rear seat belts fell under...	4 ~ 73920 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER dt*: the contact stated the spare tire release system was dangerous to operate as the users body was placed into	3 ~ 63333 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet avalanche 1500. the contact stated that when the vehicle was turned off fuel...	2 ~ 157000 miles
VISIBILITY windshield wiper will not cut off. left side of dash blows hot air while the right side blows cold air	2 ~ 83000 miles
STRUCTURE i have a 2004 chevrolet avalanche and have had several flat tires was never stuck on the highway so never...	2 ~ 44000 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES i have a 2004 chevrolet avalanche and have had several flat tires was never stuck on the highway so never...	2 ~ 71000 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS i have a 2004 chevy avalanche which i bought new that was involved in a t-bone collision at approx. 35...	2 ~ 42340 miles
TIRES i purchased a vehicle 04 chevy avalanche which has a new set of api spector advanta suv tires on it...	2 ~ 37134 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel tank vent valve has failed making it difficult to fill the tank with gasoline. when trying to fill the...	2 ~ 57135 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES dt*: the contact stated that while driving at 70 mph there was a loud vibration coming from the left front...	2 ~ 37134 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN popping binding noise and vibration in drivetrain. *nm...	2 ~ 48141 miles
EQUIPMENT onstar system does not have backup battery rendering stolen vehicle recovery inoperative if the vehicle battery is disconnected. accident assistance...	2 ~ 40000 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL new battery new alternator however the vehicle is not communicating correctly to have the alternator charge the battery. result is	1 ~ 138000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING takata inflators airbags and gages on dash. in an accident airbags didn't released....	1
SUSPENSION i was driving to work on highway 144 going about 30 miles on october 5th around 1130 am. when my...	1
WHEELS i was driving to work on highway 144 going about 30 miles on october 5th around 1130 am. when my...	1
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY windshield wiper systems that will not turn off/ (moisture sensitive wiper system) because the presence of water within the wiper...	1 ~ 86000 miles
SEATS i pulled into a gas station driving a 2004 chevy avalanche. i had dropped something between the seat and the...	1 ~ 35000 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING adding cooling and seeing blue smoke coming out when starting vehicle i find out that i have two cracked heads.	1 ~ 75000 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet avalanche 1500. the contact stated that the tailgate straps were rusty and beginning to...	1 ~ 86000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet avalanche 1500. the contact stated that the tailgate straps were rusty and beginning to...	1 ~ 86000 miles
COLUMN > STEERING there is popping and twisting motions in the steering column of my 04 avalanche it came from the factory like...	1 ~ 56000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine is using oil bad. it smokes when started....	1 ~ 74395 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN when merging into traffic on the freeway the truck went into 4 wheel drive low by itself nearly causing me...	1 ~ 38000 miles
LOCK > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES while having all supplies for police firearms training lock in the back of my 2004 avalanche the tailgate would not...	1 ~ 41016 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING in the morning - below say about 55 degrees when i first get in and drive i have to turn...	1 ~ 61500 miles
SHAFT SECTOR > GEAR BOX > STEERING in the morning - below say about 55 degrees when i first get in and drive i have to turn...	1 ~ 61500 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES retaining hook attached to underside of hood is rusting apart from the hood panel. chunks of rusted metal are falling...	1 ~ 50000 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY power passenger window failed. cable frays and jams in mechanism window will not go up or down requiring costly replacement...	1 ~ 70000 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES dt*: the contact stated that while driving at 70 mph there was a loud vibration coming from the left front...	1
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS vehicle had multiple occurrences of air bag warning light being displayed. the first episode required three visits to replace driver's...	1 ~ 20400 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT 2004 avalanche service airbag light came on in 2005 dealership replace airbag unit service airbag light came on in 2007...	1 ~ 20000 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY windshield wipers fail in the on position and will run constantly regardless of the switch position and will not shut...	1 ~ 62500 miles

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