Complaints
202
Crashes
9
Fires
1
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#131 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Avg mileage:55,818 mi
#229 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:63,451 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#325 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES
Avg mileage:103,226 mi
Crash-related:2
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 31 | — | — | 55,818 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 29 | 1 | 1 | 63,451 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 25 | 2 | — | 103,226 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 10 | — | — | 77,140 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 7 | 3 | — | 64,790 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 | 1 | — | 33,015 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | — | — | 62,770 mi | |
| STEERING | 5 | — | — | 46,547 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | 34,269 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | — | — | 49,750 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 3,015 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 3 | — | — | 21,103 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 123,138 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 | — | — | 30,892 mi | |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 3 | — | — | 86,222 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | 98,484 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 3 | — | — | 21,482 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | — | — | 24,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 | — | — | 122,972 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE | 2 | — | — | 13,985 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 | — | — | 34,562 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 85,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2 | — | — | 79,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 92,207 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | — | 42,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 136,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 23,965 mi |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
31
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,818
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
29
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
63,451
SERVICE BRAKES
25
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,226
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,140
AIR BAGS
7
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,790
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,015
POWER TRAIN
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,770
STEERING
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,547
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,269
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,750
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
3,015
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,103
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,138
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,892
STEERING:COLUMN
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,222
SUSPENSION
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,484
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,482
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,500
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
122,972
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
13,985
SUSPENSION:FRONT
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,562
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,500
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,000
WHEELS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,207
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,000
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,000
ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
136,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,965
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