2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Avalanche 2500 years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Avalanche 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (6 complaints, 60%), typically at around 15,800 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 60% | 15,800 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 10% | 30,842 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 10% | 49,870 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 10% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 10% | 240,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500.
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.
Brake line failure. I was approaching a stop sign and applied the brakes. The pedal went to the floor and the abs activated and i was not slowing. There was no cross traffic so i luckily avoided an accident. The brake line failed due to rust. Braking ability with only the rear brakes active was…
While driving down the road with the a/c on suddenly the drivers side starts blowing hot air while the passenger side is still blowing cold air. If i put the avalanche into neutral turn off the engine and re start the engine it will suddenly start blowing cold air again - it is happening quite a…
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) brake failure chevrolet avalanche 2500 vin [xxx] , model year 2004 due to corrosion as described by grossman chevrolet service manager brent turchi ( rotted and leaking brake line ) - owner [xxx] brake pedal…
I filed a complaint last week, and read what was written today. The info that was put in your system is incorrect, the odi number is 10305220 the vechice does not stop short, it takes alot longer to stop, as the brakes fail during anti lock failures also, the vehicle was involved in an accident do…
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet avalanche 2500. The contact stated the anti lock brakes goes off when the surface is dry. Vehicle is stopping short before it should stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and stated there is a problem with the brakes but it is not covered under any recalls…
Other Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 years
← 2003 Avalanche 2500 · 2005 Avalanche 2500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Avalanche 2500 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 Avalanche 2500 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 Avalanche 2500 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003 Avalanche 2500 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 Avalanche 2500 | 60 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Avalanche 2500 model years, the 2004 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.