2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Avalanche 1500 years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 144 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. That ranks 3rd out of 12 Avalanche 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (53 complaints, 37%), typically at around 72,000 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 9 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 144owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 53 | 37% | 72,000 | “speedometer chevy” (17%) | — |
| Service Brakes | 32 | 22% | 100,559 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 12 | 8% | 95,927 | — | — |
| Steering | 10 | 7% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 5% | 46,003 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 5% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 5% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 6 | 4% | 66,134 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 3% | 48,141 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 3% | 114,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 3% | 60,840 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 3% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 3% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 2% | 157,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 1% | 74,698 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | 57,135 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | 45,508 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 138,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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The brake pressure modulator valve leaks the transmission has problems and service airbags is on
Tire brand and size is cooper Discoverer stt 33Ã12.50R20LT. I was coming home on my lunch break and it blew out I didnt hit anything in the road or anything I have another tire the same brand and it started to separate on sidewall also but I felt a vibration so I took the tire off and put my other…
Vehicle looses power and brakes go out then dies,doesn't matter speed. If slowing down and press the brakes, the locks, lights, and security goes crazy. This is dangerous as it is in intersections and caution for collision. The vehicle has to be off for a time frame and restarts fine and can go…
Third brake line failure due to corrosion. Areas of failure are hidden from view above other components. Upon brake line failure, backup braking was inoperative in all cases. Vehicle was on a city street in motion attempting to stop. Brakes failed suddenly in all cases. Brakes were very noticibly…
Other Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 years
← 2003 Avalanche 1500 · 2005 Avalanche 1500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Avalanche 1500 | 29 | 1 |
| 2012 Avalanche 1500 | 16 | 0 |
| 2011 Avalanche 1500 | 28 | 2 |
| 2010 Avalanche 1500 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 Avalanche 1500 | 20 | 0 |
| 2008 Avalanche 1500 | 37 | 0 |
| 2007 Avalanche 1500 | 113 | 1 |
| 2006 Avalanche 1500 | 39 | 1 |
| 2005 Avalanche 1500 | 129 | 1 |
| 2004 | 144 | 0 |
| 2003 Avalanche 1500 | 182 | 0 |
| 2002 Avalanche 1500 | 154 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 53 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Avalanche 1500 model years, the 2004 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.