2004 CHEVROLET Avalanche Problems & Complaints
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
94 complaints
WHILE DRIVING ALL MY CLUSTER GAUGES FROZE...I WAS PARKED AND IT STILL SAID I WAS GOING 40MPH...HOW IS THIS NOT A RECALL? NO CLUE HOW FAST I WAS GOING,NOR HOW MUCH FUEL I HAD...WE SHOULD BE REIMBURSED SOMETHING. *TR
Mar 26, 2015
MY TRUCKS SPEEDOMETER CLUSTER DOES NOT WORK AND WONT WORK. ITS STAYS AT 0 MPH. *TR
Aug 26, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER AND RPM GAUGES DID NOT DISPLAY THE CORRECT INFORMATION. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. UPDATED 12/01/14*LJ UPDATED 5/7/2015 *JS
Jul 28, 2014
FIRST INCIDENT OF SPEEDOMETER INTERMITTENTLY WORKING OCCURRED IN SEPTEMBER 2005. WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, AND QUOTED TO FIX BUT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. OTHER CLUSTER GAUGES BEGAN FAILING COMPLETELY OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS. FINALLY THE VOLTMETER GAUGE COMPLETELY FAILS THIS YEAR. ENTIRE CLUSTER IS COMPLETELY INOPERATIVE NOW. *TR
Jun 16, 2014
I DID AN INTERNET SEARCH TO SEE WHAT CAUSES A SPEEDOMETER TO GO OUT AND TO MY SURPRISE THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEEDOMETER TO GO OUT ON THIS MODEL VEHICLE. MOST PEOPLE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM AROUND 30,000 MILES. IT WOULD BENEFIT CONSUMERS IF THIS PROBLEM WERE ADDRESSED BY THE MANUFACTURER. *TR
Jan 14, 2013
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SERVICE BRAKES
49 complaints
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 INOPERATIVE BEFORE ANY INDICATION ON DASH BOARD. PUMPING THE PEDAL DID NOTHING- THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. WAS TOLD MANUFACTURER NO LONGER SUPPLIES BRAKE LINES FOR THIS VEHICLE.
Dec 21, 2020
THE ABS SYSTEM ENGAGES AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN STOPPING ON DRY PAVEMENT. GENERALLY THE CONDITION IS LIMITED TO SPEEDS UNDER 10 MPH WHEN PARKING OR STOPPING AT STOP SIGNS. THIS CONDITION DISENGAGED THE BREAKS AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO MOVE BEYOND THE TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL AT A FOUR WAY INTERSECTION, NEARLY RESULTING IN A SERIOUS SIDE IMPACT COLLISION.
Jan 30, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE DEALER WAS LATER CONTACTED (GORDON CHEVROLET IN PHILADELPHIA, PA) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AND TOWED TO AN AUTO BODY SHOP. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 92,000.
Aug 07, 2017
ABS BRAKE WENT OUT ABOUT 8 YEARS AGO BEING TOLD BY SOME MECHANICS NO POINT IN REPAIRING IT SAME THING WILL HAPPEN AGAIN SEEMS THAT IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS VECHILE WHEN IT WENT OUT I HAD 50 000 MILES AND THE 36000 MILE AND 3 YEAR WARRANITY HAS ALREADY PASSED I HEARD A FEW WEEKS AGO THAT YOU ALL HAD A RECALL BUT I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED THE VECHILE HAD BEEN PARKED AT A MALL WHEN I STARTED TO LEAVE THEIR THE LIGHT AND WARNING ALARM CAME ON
Aug 03, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO IMMEDIATELY STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT A BRAKE LINE WAS SEVERELY CORRODED, WHICH CAUSED A FRACTURE IN THE BRAKE LINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SEVERAL BRAKE LINES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 141,000.
Jun 22, 2016
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
23 complaints
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear brakes needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired however, the failure reoccurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who replaced the parking brakes and the brake fluid; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the brake pedal would hesitate to respond when depressed, causing a 100-feet in stopping distance delay. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V045000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) since the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 178,000.
Nov 23, 2021
REAR METAL BRAKE LINE BURST WHILE MANEUVERING IN PARKING LOT, LOSING REAR SERVICE BRAKES. BRAKE FLUID WAS GUSHING FROM BURST LINE ONTO GROUND. A QUICK EXAMINATION REVEALED BURST BRAKE LINE IS COMPLETELY RUSTED. VEHICLE PASSED STATE INSPECTION AND 27 POINT SAFETY INSPECTION PERFORMED BY GM DEALER THIS PAST JULY. DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF AUGUST, I TOWED MY SON'S DISABLED VEHICLE BACK FROM CENTRAL PA.(140 MILES). WITH THE TOW DOLLY AND HIS CAR - I WAS PULLING CLOSE TO 4000 POUNDS. CAN YOU IMAGINE IF THIS LINE BURST ON INTERSTATE 80 AT 55 MPH? WHEN DOES THIS HORROR END? THIS VEHICLE HAS PREVIOUSLY ENCOUNTERED SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO METAL BRAKE LINES RUSTING TO THE POINT OF SUDDEN FAILURE. SEE NHTSA ODI NUMBER: 10268917. ADDITIONAL DETAIL AND PICTURES REGARDING RUSTING BRAKE LINES ON MY VEHICLES CAN BE SEEN AT: HTTP://SITES.GOOGLE.COM/SITE/GMBADBRAKES/. *TR
Sep 05, 2011
ANTI LOCK BRAKES INTERMITTENTLY BUT SUDDENLY ENGAGING AT LOW SPEED STOPS, ON DRY PAVEMENT, SUCH AS WHEN SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOP LIGHT. *TR
Mar 30, 2011
I OWN A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. THE ABS ACTIVATES ALMOST AT EVERY STOP, EVEN ON DRY PAVEMENT. IN RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM I HAVE FOUND THAT THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ON-LINE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. I ALSO FOUND THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM FOR EARLIER MODEL YEARS BUT NOT FOR 2004. IT SEEMS APPARENT THAT THE 2004 MODEL YEAR SHOULD BE INCLUDED. I HAVE ALREADY PAID A GREAT DEAL OF MONEY TO HAVE THE BRAKES, WHEEL BEARINGS AND SPEED SENSORS REPLACED. AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. I HAVE TO EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION EVERY TIME I STOP FOR FEAR OF REAR ENDING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. ANY HELP YOU CAN PROVIDE WILL CERTAINLY BE APPRECIATED BY MYSELF AND ALL THOSE AFFECTED. *TR
Mar 15, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE BRAKES AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE BRAKE LINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,500.
Jan 27, 2011
+ 18 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
16 complaints
I HAD JUMPED MY DEAD BATTERY AND LEFT THE TRUCK RUNNING. ABOUT 10 MINUTES AFTER BEING JUMPED, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE NEVER MOVED AND WAS SITTING IDLY IN PARK AND NOTHING TOUCHED THE VEHICLE. *TR
May 28, 2020
SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. RESEARCH ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE RECALLED FOR SAFETY REASONS.
Aug 06, 2016
I GOT IN MY VEHICLE TO COME HOME. PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION TO START THE CAR AND AS I DID, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG EXPLODED IN MY FACE. I HAD NOT EVEN PUT THE CAR IN GEAR YET.
Apr 06, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 167,000.
Jun 04, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, AN ELK JUMPED IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO AVOID A CRASH. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A DIRT MOUNTAIN. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED HEAD TRAUMA AND UPPER BODY INJURIES. THE CONTACT AND THE FRONT PASSENGER REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Nov 13, 2014
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STEERING
13 complaints
VEHICLE DEVELOPED A CLUNKING , WHILE DRIVING, THAT CAN BE FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. IT DOES NOT MATTER THE TYPE OF ROAD. MECHANIC ADVISED THAT IT WAS THE STEERING SHAFT.
Feb 02, 2016
LOUD POPPING SOUND FROM CROSSMEMBER AND, DEFECTIVE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ON STEERING. 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE. *TR
Jun 03, 2009
THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL SOUNDS LIKE IT IS BOUNCING, RATTLING AND LOOSE. THIS HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED AS AN INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT NEEDING TO BE REPACKED AND THE STEERING GEAR BOX NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS PROBLEM HAS EXISTED SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE UNDER WARRANTY. NOW THAT THE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED, GM REFUSES TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. GM CLAIMS THIS IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. HOWEVER, I AM CONCERNED THAT IT WILL BECOME ONE SINCE THIS IS A STEERING PROBLEM. IT IS CLEARLY A DESIGN DEFECT SINCE MANY OTHER AVALANCHE OWNERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUES. *TR
Apr 28, 2009
THE STEERING GEAR BOXES ON MOST GM TRUCKS. THEY HAVE TO BE TAKEN TO DEALER FOR SERVICE EVERY 30,000 MI 150 DOLLAR CHARGE. IT MAKES YOU THINK THERE IS SOMETHING LOOSE IN THE FRONT END. HAD MINE REPLACES BUT AFTER 30,000 MI. IT'S BACK. *TR
Mar 03, 2009
THERE WAS A LOOSE SOUNDING NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. UPON MY INVESTIGATION I FOUND OUT THAT MANY GM'S ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. ALSO BECAUSE OF THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BEING LOSE I COULD NOT TELL THAT THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING WAS BAD TO THE POINT THE HUB HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS COULD HAVE HAD CATASTROPHIC RESULTS (FATALITY). UPON TALKING TO VARIOUS EMPLOYEES I WAS TOLD THAT GM HAS HAD A DESIGN PROBLEM AND THAT THEY NOW HAVE CHANGED TO A DIFFERENT SHAFT. MY VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND EVEN THE REPAIR ORDER STATES "REPLACE UPPER INT SHAFT WITH NEW STYLE REROAD TEST OK" I THINK IN PUBLIC SAFETY THAT THE NTSB SHOULD LOOK INTO HOW MANY OF THESE HAVE HAD A PROBLEM (GM) AND THE AVERAGE MILEAGE OF NOT ONLY MY MODEL VEHICLE BUT ALL GM'S THAT HAVE THIS TYPE OF STEERING. IT IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Mar 19, 2008
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POWER TRAIN
13 complaints
4X4 TRANSMISSION BEGAN LOCKING AND SLIPPING. DEVELOPED A DISTINCTIVE "CLUNKING" SOUND WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN GEARS. NOW MOST NOTICEABLE BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD. ADDITIONAL GRINDING SOUND OCCURS WHEN DRIVING. NOTICEABLE AT ALL SPEEDS. *DT
Dec 20, 2014
DROVE OFF A PARKING LOT AT ABOUT 20MPH AND THE TRANSMISSION QUIT. REVERSE WORKS AND ALL THE LOW GEARS WORK OUT NOT ON AUTOMATIC MODE. *TR
Dec 31, 2012
SECOND CHEVY 04 THAT TRANSMISSION WENT IN MY FIRST WAS A TAHOE NOW MY AVALANCHE! ALL THIS MONEY INTO VEHICLES AND THEY DON'T LAST 50,000 MILES OR WITH MY TRUCK 75,000 WHAT IS WRONG WITH CHEVY TRANSMISSIONS? WE TRADED TAHOE IN FOR A SUBARU AND MY NEXT TRUCK WILL NOT BE A CHEVY EVEN THOUGH I HAVE ALOT OF MONEY ON MY GM CREDIT CARD TOWARDS A NEW VEHICLE! *TR
Dec 22, 2011
VEHICLE TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 73,500 MILES. VEHICLE JUST STOPPED IN MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROX 45 MILES PER HOUR. SUBSEQUENT REBUILD BY MECHANIC REVEALED THAT GM HAD INSTALLED INCORRECT VALVE BODY GASKETS IN THE TRANSMISSION, LIKELY CONTRIBUTING TO THE PREMATURE FAILURE. *TR
Oct 05, 2011
WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY VEHICLE WAS REVVING UP, IMMEDIATELY EXITED FREEWAY AND FOUND TRANSMISSION WAS GONE, VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO IN REVERSE, DID DRIVE IN NEUTRAL. VEHICLE HAS ONLY 30K MILES. TOOK VEHICLE TO TRANSMISSION MECHANIC STATED THE CHEVY AVALANCHE AND DENALI ARE KNOWN FOR THIS, AND FEELS THIS IS A FACTORY DEFECT. HIS VEHICLE TOO WENT OUT AT 20K MILES. MY COUSIN TRANSMISSION TOO WENT OUT AT 50K MILES, WOULD LIKE TO HAVE DEALER REPAIR MY VEHICLE. HOW MANY MORE VEHICLES DOES THE NHTSA NEED TO COMPLAIN ABOUT SO THE MATTER CAN BE CORRECTED BY THE DEALER(S) OR MANUFACTURE. *TR
May 26, 2009
+ 8 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
9 complaints
I WAS DRIVING HOME AFTER PICKING MY GRANDAUGHTER UP FROM SCHOOL I WAS DOING APPROXOMITALLY 55 MPH AND MY TRUCK CAME TO ALMOST A COMPLETE STOP MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND PANEL STATED THROTTLE REDUCTION OR SOMETHING TO THAT AFFECT I CHECKED FLUIDS AND BELTS AND RESTARTED TRUCK BECAUSE I WAS HALFWAY IN ROAD AT BUSY TIME OF DAY I THEN ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE TO SAFE SPOT AND CALLED FOR HELP THE TRUCK THEN RAN GREAT THAT EVE TRUCK DID SAME THING WENT TO SHOP AND AND HAD CHECKED OUT IT WAS THE FUEL ACTUATER CONTROL MOTOR CIRCUIT AT THIS TIME I HAVE NOT HAD IT REPAIRED THIS IS A DAGEROUS MALFUNCTION IM AM VERY LUCKY THAT I WAS NOT HIT BY OTHER TRAFFIC DUE TO NO WARNING OF ALMOST COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP IN BUSY TRAFFIC I RECEIVED A FEW FINGERS WAVED AT ME AND I DONT THINK IT MEANT WAS NUM 1 LOL
Nov 24, 2016
I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN I NOTICED THAT MY SPEED WOULD NOT GO OVER 35MPH. I DID NOT NOTICE THIS BEFOREHAND BECAUSE THE SPEED LIMIT WAS 35MPH UP UNTIL I NEEDED TO ACCELERATE TO HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I NOTICED THAT NO MATTER WHAT I DID, OR HOW FAST I WAS GOING, THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD NOT READ ABOVE 35MPH. NEEDLESS TO SAY THAT THIS MADE MY TRIP TO THE AIRPORT RATHER STRESSFUL AS I HAD NO IDEA HOW FAST I WAS GOING. I COULD ONLY PACE WITH OTHER CARS AND HOPED THEY WEREN'T GOING TOO FAST. I HAVE READ THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE AVALANCHE WITH NOT JUST THE SPEEDOMETER BUT ALSO THE REST OF THE GAUGES ON THE CLUSTER. IT WOULD BE REALLY NICE IF GM/CHEVROLET WOULD ADDRESS THIS ISSUE AND MAKE A RECALL FOR IT. EVER SINCE THIS INCIDENT, IT'S BEEN RANDOMLY BREAKING. IF I STOP AND RESTART THE VEHICLE, SOMETIMES IT WORKS AS NORMAL. HOWEVER SOMETIMES I'M JUST NOT SURE AND THIS LACK OF TRUST WITH THE GAUGES COULD END UP BEING A SERIOUS PROBLEM. *TR
Nov 25, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND WOULD NOT READ ANY SPEEDS OVER 20 MPH. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TO BE INSPECTED AND REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
May 12, 2014
THE CLUSTER ON A 2004 AVALANCHE CHEV IS BROKEN. THE SPEEDOMETER IS MALFUNCTIONING ON A DAILY BASIS. I'M DOING 30MPH IN THE CITY, THE SPEEDOMETER READS 65MPH; I'M DOING 65MPH ON I-75, THE SPEEDOMETER READS OVER 100MPH. *TR
Nov 16, 2007
THIS IS TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE FAILING SPEEDOMETERS IN GM TRUCKS AND SUVS. MINE IS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE AND THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO SHOW THE ACCURATE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE. THIS LEADS TO DANGEROUS SPEEDS WITHOUT THE DRIVER'S KNOWLEDGE.*AK
May 17, 2007
+ 4 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
7 complaints
WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEMS THAT WILL NOT TURN OFF/ (MOISTURE SENSITIVE WIPER SYSTEM), BECAUSE THE PRESENCE OF WATER WITHIN THE WIPER MODULES CAN EITHER CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT OR CAN LEAD TO THE CORROSION OF COMPONENTS WITHIN THE MODULE. DEFECT CONSEQUENCE: DEPENDING ON THE OCCURRENCE AND WEATHER SITUATION, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. SAME CONDITION AS RECALL ID FROM NHTSA: 04V046000. *TR
Oct 13, 2011
RECEIVED A NOTICE THAT MY VEHICLE POSSIBLY HAD A RECALLED SUNROOF MANUFACTURED BY HOLLANDIA AT WEBASTO PRODUCT NORTH AMERICA, INC. PER THE PROVIDED INSTRUCTIONS, I WAS ABLE TO CONFIRM THAT MY CAR DOES HAVE AN AFTERMARKET SUNROOF AFFECTED BY THE RECALL. SINCE THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN OVERSEES IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO SEND IT TO A SERVICE REPAIR SHOP. PLEASE INDICATE WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE IN THIS CASE.
Apr 12, 2011
MY HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM DOES NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY. IT HAS A MIND OF ITS OWN. IT ADJUSTS ITSELF FROM HOT TO COLD, COLD TO HOT. IT ADJUSTS ITSELF FROM LOW TO HIGH, HIGH TO LOW. OCCASIONALLY WHEN I SHUT OF THE TRUCK AND TAKE THE KEY OUT THE HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM WILL REMAIN ON. I CAN'T DRIVE IN COLD WEATHER PARTICULARLY IN THE MORNING OR WHEN ITS RAINING AFRAID THAT MY DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER WONT WORK BECAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *TR
Dec 24, 2007
POWER PASSENGER WINDOW FAILED. CABLE FRAYS AND JAMS IN MECHANISM, WINDOW WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN REQUIRING COSTLY REPLACEMENT OF THE MECHANISM. THIS SAME FAILURE OCCURRED ON MY PREVIOUS 2002 AVALANCHE AND MY SONS 2000 SILVERADO PICKUP. THE WINDOW WAS USED VERY INFREQUENTLY ON ALL THREE VEHICLES. *NM
Dec 26, 2006
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL IN THE ON POSITION AND WILL RUN CONSTANTLY REGARDLESS OF THE SWITCH POSITION AND WILL NOT SHUT OFF UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE MUST BE OFF FOR A WHILE BEFORE THE WIPERS WILL STAY OFF. *NM
Dec 26, 2006
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TIRES
6 complaints
Tire brand and size is cooper Discoverer stt 33×12.50R20LT. 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 spare on and the vibration stopped.
Nov 27, 2021
THE SPARE TIRE SECONDARY LATCH WAS STUCK IN THE HOIST BODY NOT ALLOWING THE SPARE TIRE TO BE RELEASED. THE DEALER, SIERRA CHEVROLET, MONROVIA, CA STATED THAT THE HOIST MECHANISM WAS STRIPPED, NOT ALLOWING THE TIRE TO BE LOWERED. I HAD SEEN THE CABLE LET DOWN BUT THE TIRE NOT COME DOWN AT COSTCO, AZUSA, CA WHERE THEY WERE REPLACING MY TIRES, SO I KNOW THE MECHANISM WAS NOT STRIPPED. MY COMPLAIN IS BOTH AGAINST THE DEALER FOR FALSELY REPRESENTING A PROBLEM AND CAUSING ME A COST OF OVER $250 AND FOR THE DESIGN OF THE HOIST WHICH WAS FLAWED. *TR
Apr 23, 2014
SUDDEN TIRE BLOW-OUT ON HIGHWAY. PRESSURES OK, TIRES MAINTAINED. APPROX 75% SERVICE LIFE OF TIRE LEFT. TIRE WAS GENERAL GRABBER AW P265/70R16. MERCHANTS TIRE DID NOT HONOR ANY WARRANTY. CURIOUS IF OTHER TIRES MAY BLOW OR IS THIS AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. TIRES WERE PURCHASED AT 52K MILES, CURRENTLY 74K MILES ON VEHICLE. *TR
Jan 21, 2010
I PURCHASED A VEHICLE,04 CHEVY AVALANCHE ,WHICH HAS A NEW SET OF API,SPECTOR ADVANTA SUV TIRES ON IT FROM AUCTION DIRECT IN RALEIGH,NC THIS AUG. THE TIRE SIZE IS 265/70R 17. DOT 3EEF MANF. DATE OF 10 08, I BELIEVE. THEY WILL NOT RUN SMOOTH AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS FROM 50 MPH TO 65-70 MPH WITH SOME VIBRATION AT LOWER SPEEDS,AFTER EXTENSIVE BALANCING INCLUDING ROAD FORCE BALANCE, THEY STILL SHAKE THE VEHICLE VERY BAD AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ,MAKING DRIVING AWFUL,THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED OUT AT ACTION DIRECT'S SERVICE CENTER,AND AT SIR WALTER CHEVROLET IN RALEIGH, NC,THE PROBLEM WAS ISOLATED TO THE TIRES. AUCTION DIRECT WILL NOT REPLACE THEM. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP,JAMES ARTHUR JONES *TR
Aug 29, 2008
2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE. *KB *JB
Sep 06, 2006
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
6 complaints
I STARTED TO NOTICE A STRONG GAS SMELL WHENEVER I FULLY FILLED THE GAS TANK. THE ODOR WOULD DISAPPEAR AFTER THE NEEDLE MOVED OFF THE FULL MARK. LATER INVESTIGATION SHOWED GAS DROPLETS COMING DOWN FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK WHEN IT WAS FULL OR NEAR FULL. SUBSEQUENT EXAMINATION BY GM DEALERSHIP REVEALED RUSTED OUT FUEL MODULE (PUMP/SENDER UNIT) LOCKING RING AND RUST HOLE IN TOP OF FUEL MODULE. EXAMINATION REQUIRED GAS TANK TO BE REMOVED. LABOR AND FUEL MODULE REPLACEMENT COST = $1000.00. OF MORE IMPORTANCE, THE ABOVE ALLOWED BOTH FUEL AND GAS FUMES TO EXIT THE GAS TANK, CREATING A DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR VEHICLES PARKED IN AN ENCLOSED AREA. *TR
Jun 18, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WAS PROVIDING INACCURATE READINGS. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR CONSTANTLY AND THE READINGS WOULD FLUCTUATE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE ACCURATE AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
May 02, 2011
FUEL TANK VENT VALVE HAS FAILED MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO FILL THE TANK WITH GASOLINE. WHEN TRYING TO FILL THE TANK, THE PUMP WILL CONTINUOUSLY SHUT OFF. OPENING THE GAS TANK CAP ALSO RELEASES QUITE A BIT OF "AIR". APPROXIMATE COST TO REPLACE THE VENT VALVE/SOLENOID WILL BE $210.00 WHICH INCLUDES 2 HOURS OF LABOR. REPAIR FACILITY STATED THEY WERE CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING MANY REQUESTS TO REPAIR THIS SAME ISSUE ON GM VEHICLES. *TR
Mar 18, 2008
I HAVE A 2500 AVALANCHE. MAIN FUEL TANK OR LINES ARE LEAKING. THIS IS A 2004. *TR
Jan 15, 2008
2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE DESIGNED WITHOUT INLINE FUEL FILTER, ONLY A FILTER MADE INTO THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY INSIDE THE TANK. ACCORDING TO GM AND ALL DATA REPAIR MANUALS, THIS FILTER IS A NON-SERVICEABLE ITEM INTENDED TO LAST THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. AT APPROXIMATELY 60,000 MILES, VEHICLE MIL INDICATOR CAME ON, DIAGNOSED AS MISFIRE CONDITION. VEHICLE STUTTERED UNDER BOTH IDLE AND ACCELERATION. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT SEDIMENT FROM THE FUEL TANK HAD CONTAMINATED THE FUEL INJECTORS AND ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE CLEANED. CLAIM FOR REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY WAS DENIED, EVEN THOUGH NON-SERVICEABLE LIFETIME PART ALLOWED CONTAMINATION INTO THE SYSTEM. VERY POORLY DESIGNED FUEL FILTRATION SYSTEM WITH THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE STALLING UNDER ALL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *JB
Feb 24, 2006
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STRUCTURE
5 complaints
CLEAR COAT PEELING ON ALL HORIZONTAL SURFACES, UPPER DASH PANEL DEVELOPED MULTIPLE CRACKS CREATING A SAFETY HAZARD IF AIRBAG DEPLOYS.
Nov 20, 2018
DRIVER AND PASSENGER EXTERIOR DOOR LATCH DID NOT LATCH WHEN DOOR WAS CLOSED. WHILE THE DRIVER WAS TURNING RIGHT ON A VILLAGE STREET, BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS OPENED UNEXPECTEDLY. WHILE IN MOTION AROUND THE TURN THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THE DOOR TO AVOID ONCOMING TRAFFIC. DURING THE ATTEMPT TO CLOSE THE DOOR, THE CAR HIT A TREE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. I SUSPECT THE STUCK LATCH WAS DUE TO WATER AND/OR DIRT GETTING IN THE LATCH HINGE.
Oct 24, 2017
DT: DENTS IN THE HOOD KEEP REAPPEARING. THIS HAPPENED 4 TIMES AND DEALERSHIP FIXED VEHICLE 3 TIMES. THESE DENTS WERE ON THE HOOD NEAR THE GLASS ON DRIVER'S SIDE OVER TOP OF THE HINGE AREA. CONSUMER HAS BEEN IN CONTACT WITH GM AND HIS DEALERSHIP. CONSUMER WAS SUING GM UNDER THE LEMON LAW. THE OHIO STATE ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE GAVE THE CONSUMER THIS PHONE NUMBER. THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU HAS SEEN THE VIDEO OF THE VEHICLE AND HAS ALREADY BEEN INVOLVED. CONSUMER THOUGHT THAT THE METAL THAT WAS MADE OUT OF THE HOOD HAD A FLAW IN IT. TECHNICIANS FELT THAT THE WEATHER MAY HAVE BEEN AN ISSUE. CONSUMER HAD THIS VEHICLE LOOKED AT BY NUMEROUS SPECIALISTS. CONSUMER WAS LEAVING THE HOOD AS IT WAS UNTIL THE LAWSUIT WAS SETTLED. CONSUMER STATED THAT GM REFUSED TO FIX THE VEHICLE. *AK
Jun 28, 2005
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, MY TAILGATE WOULD SLAM OPEN ON THE REAR BUMPER AFTER ACCELERATING. BECAUSE OF THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER MANUFACTURER WARRANTY, I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED. WITHOUT EVEN LOOKING AT IT, I WAS TOLD THAT THE TAILGATE MUST BE SLAMMED SHUT (HARD) BECAUSE OF THE WEATHER STRIPPING. I TRIED THIS FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS BUT STILL NO DIFFERENCE. I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER DEALER AND IN A MATTER OF MINUTES, THEY READJUSTED THE LATCHES AND I HAVEN'T HAD THAT PROBLEM SINCE.
Jun 03, 2005
AT 500 MILES, MY NEW AVALANCHE REQUIRED THE CROSSMEMBER TO BE CHANGED DUE TO CLUNKS IN THE COLUMN AND FLOORBOARD DURING TURNS, AT SLOW OR FAST SPEEDS. AGAIN AT 9527 MILES IT REQUIRED CHANGING AGAIN FOR THE SAME REASONS. I HAD A 2002 AVALANCHE THAT GM HAD TO BUY BACK FROM ME DUE TO THE SAME PROBLEM BUT WERE UNABLE TO REPAIR. *JB
Jun 26, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
5 complaints
ENGINE IS USING OIL BAD. IT SMOKES WHEN STARTED.
Mar 30, 2010
ADDING COOLING AND SEEING BLUE SMOKE COMING OUT WHEN STARTING VEHICLE I FIND OUT THAT I HAVE TWO CRACKED HEADS. *TR
Feb 12, 2009
MY 2004 AVALANCHE IS SMOKING COMING FROM THE TAIL PIPE WHEN I START IT. *TR
Jan 08, 2009
WHEN SETTING AT IDLE, THERE'S VIBRATION, ROUGH IDLE, AND SLIGHT ENGINE SURGE. VIBRATION CAN BE FELT IN STEERING WHEEL, BRAKE PEDAL, AND IN SEAT. DEALER RESPONSE: ENGINE NOT MISFIRING AND FUEL MIXTURE IS CORRECT. NO CLUES FOUND. ENGINE IS RUNNING NORMAL AT THIS TIME. CONCERN NOT VERIFIED. NO REPAIR ATTEMPTED. *NM
Dec 22, 2005
CONSUMER 2004 AVALANCHE SOMETIMES WILL NOT START AND STALLS WHILE DRIVING. ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *TS THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM BUT FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONSUMER'S WIFE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEEDS, LOSING THE POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING. ON ANOTHER INCIDENT, THE CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS TURNING INTO AN INTERSECTION WITH A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF TIME AND THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN, NEARLY CAUSING A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *SC
Nov 03, 2005
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4 complaints
IT TAKES HALF AN HOUR TO FILL MY TANK IT KEEPS KICKING OFF LIKE IT'S FULL WHEN IT'S NOT
Oct 20, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED TO START AND THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS EMPTY. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED A STRONG FUEL ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WENT TO THE FUEL STATION AND THE FUEL ODOR BECAME STRONGER WHILE ADDING FUEL TO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SUBFRAME UNDER THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
Nov 16, 2018
MODULE KIT,F/TNK F/PMP,LVL S/FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLY IS LEAKING FUEL, BECASE OF POOR GRADE PLASTIC AND METAL CONSTRUCTION, THIS ALSO HAPPENED ON MY 2002 TRAILBLAZER BUT WAS COVERED BY A RECALL,NO SUCH RECALL COVERS MY 2004 AVALACHE EVEN THOUGH IT IS THE SAME PROBLEM, COST TO FIX 870.89 ESTIMATE, TO REMOVE GAS TANK AND REPLACE FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLY, CANT SEND PICS HAVE DROP GAS TANK AND THAT COST IS 250.00, VEHILE STARS SLOWLY THEN WHEN PARKED EMPTIES FUEL LINES ON TOP OF TANK THEN ON TO GROUND VERY DANGEROUS, SERVICE MANAGER BIG JIM 319 261 0999 , SAYS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM, HE KNEW WHAT IT WAS BEFORE INSPECTING ON HOUSTE, IF 2002 IS COVERED WHY IS 2004 NOT COVERED? WANT MY 1000.00 BACK FROM GM
Dec 08, 2015
STARTED SMELLING A STRONG ODOR OF GAS AFTER FILLING UP. I CHECKED UNDER THE TRUCK AND SAW GAS THAT SEEM TO BE COMING FROM THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK AND DRIPPING OFF THE BOTTOM OF THE GAS TANK. *TR
Jul 01, 2014
ENGINE
4 complaints
THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS BOLTS ARE SNAPPING OFF WHICH IS CAUSING LEAKING AND NOISES (TICKING SOUNDS NEAR DRIVERS SIDE) WHICH CAN BE SMELLED IN THE CABIN AND HEARD IN THE CABIN OF VEHICLE. I BEEN TOLD BY OTHER MECHANICS THAT THIS IS A SEVERE PROBLEM WITH 5.3 LITER AND 6.0 LITER ENGINES MADE BY GM.. THIS REPAIR WILL BE IN THE THOUSANDS TO FIX. *TR
Mar 10, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE LOW COOLANT AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CYLINDER HEAD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000.
Feb 27, 2015
VEHICLE STARTED EXPERIENCING A GRADUAL COOLANT LOSS, FOUND OUT VEHICLE HAS A MANUFACTURED FAULTY CYLINDER HEAD(S) FROM CASTECH. WILL COST $$$$ TO REPAIR. GM WILL NOT ADDRESS THE PROBLEM EXCEPT WITH GM #06-06-01-019B INFORMATION ON GRADUAL COOLANT LOSS OVER TIME WITH NO EVIDENCE OF LEAK FOUND, (JUNE 12, 2007). *TR
Oct 12, 2014
THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS FASTNERS ARE SNAPPING OFF WHICH IS CAUSING CARBON MONOXIDE TO FILL THE CABIN AREA OF THE VEHICLE. THIS HAZARD JEPORDIZES THE HEALTH OF EVERY PERSON DRIVING OR RIDING AS A PASSENGER IN THE V8 POWERED VEHICLES. THIS IS HAPPENING TO NEWER MODELS AS WELL. GM IS WANTING TO CHARGE THE CONSUMER $1,500-$3,000 TO DUE REPAIRS FOR DEFECTIVE PARTS.
Mar 11, 2014
SUSPENSION
4 complaints
2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE FRONT HUBS WENT OUT AND HAD TO REPLACE BOTH SIDES. *TR
Aug 04, 2007
FRONT END SUSPENSION HAS MADE POPPING AND CREAKING NOISE SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED. I HAVE ASKED THE DEALER TO FIX THE PROBLEM ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THEY HAVE MADE A VARIETY OF EXCUSES AND ATTEMPTED REPAIRS BUT THE PROBLEM IS STILL RE-OCCURRING. *NM
Jul 29, 2005
CONSUMER LETTER REGARDING EXPLORER PRO COMP SUSPENSION KITS CONTACT ON NEW 2500 SERIES CHEVROLET AVALANCHES.*MR THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT FEDERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS PROHIBIT CONTACT AND/OR ANY BENDING TO OCCUR OF SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT OVER TIME THESE COMPONENTS COULD FAIL PREMATURELY AND RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THE CONSUMER REQUESTS FULL INVESTIGATION INTO THE MATTER. *NM *AK
Jun 02, 2005
WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL A CLICKING SOUND WAS HEARD. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVEN TIMES, AND DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM.*AK 8NM
Oct 27, 2004
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 complaints
MY VEHICLE HAS A KELSEY HAYES ABS MODULE THAT HAS ALREADY FAILED TWICE. FIRST AT ABOUT 75.000 MILES AND NOW AT 130.000 MILES, ALWAYS WHILE DRIVING. THE MODULE WAS RECALLED IN 2002 AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS GIVEN A CHANCE TO REDESIGN IT, BUT IT IS STILL A BAD PART. THE BLOGS ARE FULL OF OWNERS CONSTANTLY COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS. I HAD TO TAKE GM TO THE MAT TO REPLACE THE FIRST ONE SINCE THE TRUCK WAS MANUFACTURED AFTER THE FIRST RECALL. THIS TIME AROUND I DIDN'T HAVE THE TIME OR PATIENCE TO DO SO AN WENT AHEAD AN REPLACED IT OUT OF MY OWN POCKET. IA M ALSO STUCK WITH THIS PART AS IT IS NOT REPLACEABLE WITH ANY OTHER BRAND. THIS IS A DANGEROUS GLITCH THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS BADLY HURT. IN ADDITION TO THIS PROBLEM, THE LOCATION OF THE UNIT (OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE AND EXPOSED TO ALL SORT OF INCLEMENT ENVIRONMENTS) IS RIDICULOUS! NO CLEVER DESIGNER WOULD HAVE CHOSEN THIS PLACEMENT.
Feb 29, 2016
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 BIT MORE FREQUENTLY AND I HAVE READ ON SOME AVALANCHE FORUMS OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE AS WELL. WHEN ITS 100+ DEGREES OUTSIDE THE AIR NEEDS TO WORK THE HEATER I CAN DO WITHOUT DURING THIS TIME.
Sep 24, 2015
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SPARE TIRE RELEASE SYSTEM WAS DANGEROUS TO OPERATE, AS THE USERS BODY WAS PLACED INTO A POSITION THAT MAY CAUSE INJURY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. UPDATED 12/5/2006 - *NM
Nov 06, 2006
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
3 complaints
I WAS ISSUED A RECALL A FEW YEARS BACK SPECIFIC TO MY VEHICLE ABOUT A BLOWER MOTOR OPERATION MALFUNCTION. IT STATED THAT SETTINGS ON THE BLOWER MOTOR MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. FOR EXAMPLE, WHEN I TURN ON THE AIR OR HEAT I HAVE SETTINGS FOR 5 BLOWER MOTOR OPTIONS. ALL THE SETTINGS 1-4 WORK JUST FINE, SETTING 5 DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. WHEN I SET HVAC TO SETTING 5 NO AIR BLOWS OUT. I HAVE SINCE THEN MISPLACED THAT RECALL NOTICE. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON THIS RECALL CAN YOU PLEASE GET IN CONTACT WITH ME THANK YOU *TR
Aug 28, 2014
SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING AT ALL READS OVER 120 MPH EVEN WHEN TURNED OFF. ALL WINDOWS GET STUCK WHEN TRYING TO CLOSE THEM. *TR
Oct 15, 2011
WINDSHIELD WIPER WILL NOT CUT OFF. LEFT SIDE OF DASH BLOWS HOT AIR WHILE THE RIGHT SIDE BLOWS COLD AIR WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS ON. *TR
Jun 30, 2010
SEAT BELTS
3 complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED ANYTIME THE REAR SEAT WAS FOLDED DOWN, THE BUCKLES TO THE REAR SEAT BELTS FELL UNDER THE SEAT AND WERE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO RETRIEVE, THUS PREVENTING PASSENGERS FROM BUCKLING THE SAFETY BELTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, WHO OFFERED NO ADVICE.
Oct 12, 2006
NO INJURIES, THE PASSENGER SHOULDER SEAT BELT OF THE 2004 AVALANCHE CATCHES AND STAYS TIGHT UNTIL YOU COMPLETELY RELEASE THE SEAT BELT. HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES AND CONTINUES TO DO SO. WANT TO KNOW IF THERE IS A RECALL. *NM
Mar 07, 2006
REAR SEAT (MIDDLE SEAT) BELT RESTRAINT- FAILED TO RETRACT. DEALER REPLACE RESTRAINT. *JB
Feb 01, 2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
THE VEHICLE'S ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR AND A STATE INSPECTION. THE PART TO REPAIR THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ARE ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER WITH NO DEFINITE AVAILABILITY DATE. THE TRUCK IS NOT USABLE BECAUSE OF THE FAILED STATE INSPECTION. *TR
Apr 22, 2015
UPON START UP OF THE TRUCK, THE ABS LIGHT STAYED ILLUMINATED AND STARTED CHIMING AT ME. EVERYTIME I START THE TRUCK THIS HAPPENS. I HAD MY BRAKES INSPECTED AND THEY WERE FINE. I CURRENTLY DO NOT HAVE ABS. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO A MECHANIC THIS LAST WEEK AND HAD IT LOOKED INTO. IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE CHEVY AVALANCHE AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THERE IS A PART FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT IT IS ON INDEFINITE BACKORDER. WHAT AND HOW DOES THAT HAPPEN? THE ABS SYSTEM IS THROWING FAULT CODES STOPPING IT FROM WORKING PROPERLY BUT THERE IS NOT A PART TO REPLACE IT. PER CHEVY! *TR
Mar 06, 2015
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TAIL LIGHT FAILED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BULB AND FUSES BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THIS DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 245,783.
May 13, 2014
THE HEADLAMPS, PARKING LAMPS, FOG LAMPS, AND DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS HAVE CONDENSATION FORM ON THE INSIDE OF THE LENSES DURING COLD WEATHER AFTER THE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN TURNED ON. THIS REDUCES THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE LIGHTS AND CAN LEAD TO UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE THE LAMPS UNDER WARRANTY EVEN THOUGH NJ DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES SAYS THEY WILL FAIL THE VEHICLE WHEN I TAKE IT FOR THE STATE MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION. *LA
Jan 12, 2004
EQUIPMENT,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
FAILURE HAS OCCURRED TWICE ON MY 2004 AVALANCHE SURROUNDING THE INEFFICIENCIES WITHIN MY DASH BOARD. THE SPEEDOMETER WAS READING INCORRECTLY. IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS AS THE ACCURATE SPEED WAS NOT REPORTING. I WAS ABLE TO GET THIS REPLACED AT ABOUT 40,000 MILES. RECENTLY, THE GAS GAUGE IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. AFTER FILLING UP THE TANK AND TAKING A ROAD TRIP THE GAS GAUGE IMMEDIATELY REPORTED AN EMPTY GAS READING. THE GAS GAUGE CONTINUES TO READ INCORRECTLY AND FLUCTUATES. I HAVE CONTACTED THE COMPANY TO FIND OUT THAT THERE IS A SERVICE WARRANTY ON THE VEHICLE UP TO ABOUT 70,000 MILES. CURRENTLY MY TRUCK IS AT 86000 MILES ALL DUE TO HIGHWAY TRAFFIC TO WORK (30 MILES EACH WAY). I DO NOT FEEL THAT I SHOULD EXPENSE THIS COST SINCE THIS IS CLEARLY A FACTORY ISSUE. REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF MILES ON THE VEHICLE IF IT IS A KNOWN DEFECT IT SHOULD BE COVERED. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS I COULD RUN OUT OF GAS ON THE ROAD. THIS IS ALSO VERY DISAPPOINTING AS THIS DEPICTS THE QUALITY OF THE VEHICLE. MY FATHER HAS BOUGHT NOTHING BUT CHEVROLET'S OVER THE YEARS AND STATES HOW EFFICIENT THE VEHICLES ARE. IN ADDITION I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THE ENTIRE DASH BOARD ONCE FROM THE FIRST INCIDENT SURROUNDING THE SPEEDOMETER TO HAVE RECEIVED ANOTHER DEFECTIVE DASH BOARD SURROUNDING THE GAS GAUGE. *TR
Jan 14, 2009
2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE 5.3 LITER, 4X4, SPEEDOMETER FIRST STARTED WITH INCORRECT MPH, THEN BEGAN TO STICK ON VARIES SPEEDS, AND FINAL IT WENT TO 120 MPH AND STAYED. *TR
Sep 28, 2007
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2 complaints
WHILE HAVING ALL SUPPLIES FOR POLICE FIREARMS TRAINING LOCK IN THE BACK OF MY 2004 AVALANCHE THE TAILGATE WOULD NOT UNLOCK, DEALER NEED TO REPLACE UNIT, SAME THING HAPPENED THE VERY NEXT DAY AT THE RANGE. RETURNED TO DEALER AND THIS TIME I WAS TOLD THEY WERE USING BAD SPRINGS. *TR
Aug 27, 2007
I HAVE EXPERIENCED TWO SEPARATE INCIDENCES WHERE UPON ACCELERATION THE TAILGATE HAS DROPPED CAUSING IT TO FALL EXTREMELY HARD ON THE REAR BUMPER. ONE OF THE TIMES WE WERE ON THE FREEWAY WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC CAUSING US TO IMMEDIATELY PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD SO OUR LUGGAGE DID NOT FALL OUT ONTO THE ROAD WHICH WOULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.*AK
Feb 22, 2005
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
The brake pressure modulator valve leaks the transmission has problems and service airbags is on
Apr 17, 2024
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
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. HAPPENED WHEN COMING FROM RAMP AND IN MIDDLE OF ROAD WITH SEMI TRUCK COMING DOWN BY US.
Apr 08, 2021
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
NEW BATTERY NEW ALTERNATOR HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IS NOT COMMUNICATING CORRECTLY TO HAVE THE ALTERNATOR CHARGE THE BATTERY. RESULT IS "BATTERY NOT CHARGING." THIS DURING ANY OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. BATTERY WILL DIE.
Mar 01, 2018
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V043000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 250,000.
Feb 26, 2018
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TAKATA INFLATORS AIRBAGS AND GAGES ON DASH. IN AN ACCIDENT AIRBAGS DIDN'T RELEASED.
Oct 28, 2017
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
ALL THE FRAME IS RUSTED AND ALL BRAKE LINES AND FUEL LINES, AND FRONT END PARTS RUSTED
Mar 15, 2017
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,WHEELS
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON HIGHWAY 144 GOING ABOUT 30 MILES ON OCTOBER 5TH AROUND 1130 AM. WHEN MY FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WITH AXLE INSIDE IT STILL CAME OFF AND ROLLED AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. MY VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY BOTTOMED OUT AFTERWARDS. I WAS INFORMED BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER AFTER THE ACCIDENT THAT IT HAPPENED TO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AS WELL. THIS HAS LEFT ME
Nov 10, 2016
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE REDUCE ENGINE SPEED MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE LOST SPEED AND THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER. THE ENGINE WAS IDLE AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT ENGAGED IN GEAR AND STARTED DRIVING, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE HOUSE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,000.
Oct 05, 2016
STEERING,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
4"TAKATA RECALL" THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE WITH A SET OF CAPITOL PRECISION TRAC LL TIRES ON IT. WHILE PULLING OFF IN THE VEHICLE AND DRIVING AROUND 35 MPH YOU COULD FEEL THE BACK END SHAKING AND WOBBLING LIKE THE LUG NUTS WERE LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OFF THE ROAD TO INVESTIGATE THE SHAKING ISSUE WHERE WAS FOUND THAT THE TIRES TREAD WAS SEPARATING MAKING HUMPS AND WAVES IN THE TREAD. THIS HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY AT 92,207 MILES ON VEHICLE AND 7, 319 MILES ON 265/70R17 CAPITOL PRECISION TRAC LL TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR A FEW DAYS UNTIL GETTING TIRES TO REPLACE THE CAPITOL TIRES BUT ONCE THE VEHICLE STARTED MOVING TO TAKE IT TO THE SHOP TO REPLACE THE TIRES THE FRONT HAD STARTED TO SHAKE JUST LIKE THE BACK AT 92,221 MILES ON THE VEHICLE BUT NOT AS MUCH. WALMART CHANGED THE TIRES AND THE TECHNICIAN REPORTED THE TIRES WERE REALLY BAD WITH TREAD SEPARATING FROM THE TIRE AND ALSO THAT THIS BRAND TIRE WERE RECALLED. I HAVE TAKEN THESE TIRES BACK TO TIRE PROS WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED AND NOW IS AWAITING THEM TO SEND THESE TIRES BACK TO THE TIRE COMPANY FOR AN INVESTIGATION OF THE TIRE. THE RECALL # IS 14T013-8570 IF I'M NOT MISTAKEN.
Apr 09, 2016
SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, FUEL LEAKED FROM THE FUEL LINES AND A FUEL ODOR EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS AS THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO SECURE AND RETRACT PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP MODULAR ASSEMBLY, MODULE KIT AND FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 06E043000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE), 05V163000 (SEAT BELTS), 05V043000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,000.
Dec 08, 2015
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES EMITTED INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LAMP FLASHED RANDOMLY AND THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY TO SECURE AND RETRACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE FUEL LINES WERE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CABLES ASSOCIATED WITH THE TAILGATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 06E043000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE), 05V163000 (SEAT BELTS), 05V043000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND 04V129000 (STRUCTURE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. UPDATED 8/17/15*CN
Jun 09, 2015
STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
MY HUSBAND, 3 YEAR OLD, ANY MYSELF WERE DRIVING BACK FROM A DOCTOR APPOINTMENT WHEN WE HAD TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP BECAUSE OF A DRIVER 2 CARS AHEAD OF US THAT QUICKLY APPLIED BRAKES TO MAKE A QUICK RIGHT HAND TURN. THE DRIVER IN FRONT OF US IN TURN HAD TO APPLY HIS BREAKS ON AND WHEN MY HUSBAND APPLIED THE BRAKES ON OUR 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE THERE WERE NO BRAKES!! OUR 3 YEAR OLD WAS ASLEEP IN THE BACKSEAT!! WE HIT HIM OF COURSE BECAUSE WE COULD NOT STOP (GOING DOWNHILL ON A BUSY HIGHWAY) WE ENDED UP HAVING TO COAST UP THE HILL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE LANE BECAUSE THERE WAS NOWHERE SAFE FOR US TO PULL OFF . THERE WERE ALMOST SEVERAL OTHER ACCIDENTS DUE TO IT BEING A BLIND SPOT FOR DRIVERS COMING OVER THE HILL BOTH WAYS AND WE WERE STUCK THERE BECAUSE WE HAD NO WAY TO STOP OURSELVES AGAIN. SO AFTER ALL THAT WE ENDED UP NEEDING OUR TRUCK TOWED AND THE BRAKE LINES ARE CORRODED AND HAD BUSTED!! SO NOT ONLY DO WE HAVE A TOW BILL NOW WE ARE RESPONSBILE FOR REPLACING THEM! THE ESTIMATE IS $800!!! THANKS GM! WE WILL BE SELLING THIS ONE SOON! GM WON'T DO A RECALL ON THESE AFTER ALL THE COMPLAINTS AND ACCIDENTS ABOUT THE BRAKE LINES ON HERE? SERIOUSLY? WE HAD NO CLUE ABOUT ANY OF THIS UNTIL TODAY! THE MECHANIC THAT IS FIXING OURS TODAY TOLD US HE HAS 2 MORE THAT HAVE THE EXACT SAME ISSUE AND HAVE TO BE REPLACED ON THEIRS TOO! I GUESS IT TAKES PEOPLE DYING OR GETTING SERIOUSLY INJURED BEFORE THE CAR MANUFACTURES HAVE TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. AND WHAT MAKES IT EVEN WORSE IS THAT THE WHOLE BRAKE LINE REPLACEMENT IS AVAILABLE (FOR US TO PURCHASE) AND IT'S ONLY ABOUT $160!! NICE TO KNOW THE SAFETY OF OUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND OTHER MOTORISTS AREN'T WORTH IT TO THEM. JUST 2 MILES EARLIER WE DROVE THOUGH A SCHOOL ZONE!!!!! AS THE KIDS WERE LEAVING FOR THE DAY! THANK GOD THEY LASTED THAT 2 EXTRA MILES AND NO ONE WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED.
May 14, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING OR IN PARK THE TACHOMETER STICKS AS DOES THE SPEEDOMETER. THIS HAS LASTED FROM MINUTES TO DAYS. THE VEHICLE APPEARS TO RUN PROPERLY, HOWEVER, I AM VERY LEERY OF MY SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF MY CHILDREN WHEN THEY ARE IN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
May 13, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WAS DRIVING AT A RATE I THOUGHT WAS AROUND 65-70 MPH BUT GOT PULLED OVER FOR GOING 84 MPH. I EXPLAINED TO THE OFFICER I WAS ONLY GOING ABOUT 68 MPH. HE THEN SHOWED ME THE RADAR GUN AND IT SAID 84MPH. WHEN I WENT BACK TO MY TRUCK I NOTICED MY GAUGE WAS STUCK ON 18MPH I SHOWED THE OFFICER AND LUCKILY HE TOLD ME HA HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH HIS CHEVY TRUCK AND LET ME OFF WITH JUST A WARNING. TO MAKE THINGS WORSE ALL GAUGES DON'T WORK NOW. I'VE READ SOME MESSAGES ONLINE AND SOME PEOPLE SAID THEY GOT LETTERS TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM. I'VE BEEN THE ONLY OWNER OF THIS TRUCK SINCE MAY 2004 AND NEVER RECEIVED ANYTHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. I BELIEVE GM SHOULD REPAIR THE PROBLEM BECAUSE IT'S A BIG SAFETY ISSUE. PLEASE HELP. THANK YOU *TR
Mar 29, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1 complaint
I HAD ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING THAT MY BRAKES WERE FAILING. ON A DOWNWARD SLOPE OF ROAD, (OLD ROUTE 23S) IN CEDAR GROVE, AS I WAS APPROACHING A LIGHT WITH VEHICLES AT A STOP. MY BRAKES WERE GIVING WAY AND WERE NOT ALLOWING ME TO STOP COMPLETELY. I KEPT ON PUMPING THEM IN HOPES THAT THE HYDRAULICS WOULD KICK IN; THEY DID NOT. AS I APPROACHED THE STOPPED VEHICLES, I WAS READY TO USE MY EMERGENCY BREAK BUT THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, I WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE WITH THE TRAVEL & VEERED INTO THE INTERSECTION'S TURN TO PULL OVER ONTO THE SHOULDER WHERE I USED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP AND CALLED AAA TO BE TOWED. MY MECHANIC CALLED ME WITH THE 'EXTENSIVE AMOUNT OF PROBLEMS' THAT MY BRAKE LINES ARE ENDURING. ONE IS BUSTED COMPLETED; THE OTHERS ARE COMPLETELY RUSTED AND ALL NEED REPLACEMENT. I HAVE BEEN WITHOUT A VEHICLE FOR 4 DAYS SO FAR AND AM WAITING TO SEE WHAT THE TRUE 'DAMAGES' ARE GOING TO BE AS FAR AS EXPENSE. I AM HAPPY THAT I DIDN'T HIT ANY OTHER VEHICLES OR INJURY ANYONE. I AM DISAPPOINTED THAT I HAD NO WARNING AND AM NOW LIVING WITHOUT MY TRUCK AND A HUGE REPAIR BILL ON MY WALLET. *TT
Aug 28, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
REAR HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES ROTTED AND LEAKED FLUID CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING. LAST YEAR I HAD TO HAVE THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST AND ROT. THE MECHANIC PERFORMING CURRENT REPAIRS STATS THAT THE FRONT HYDRAULIC LINES ARE RUSTING AND WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED SOON. THE FRONT CALIPERS HAVE ROTTED OUT BLEEDER VALVES. THE FRONT CALIPERS WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED AS A RESULT WHEN THE FRONT HYDRAULIC LINES ARE REPLACED. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS DIAGNOSED TO AN EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM LEAK. THE LEAK WAS TRACED TO A DAMAGED PLASTIC FITTING CONNECTED TO THE FUEL PUMP AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. THE FUEL PUMP METAL WAS ROTTED CAUSING THE JOINT TO EXPAND DAMAGING THE FITTING AND CAUSING THE LEAK. I DO NOT TRAILER A BOAT AND THE TRUCK HAS NEVER BEEN IMMERSED IN SALT WATER. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR OVER 40 YEARS AND HAVE NEVER HAD THIS AMOUNT OF UNDERCARRIAGE RUST AND METAL DAMAGE ON ANY VEHICLE I HAVE OWNED WITH MANY MORE MILES AND YEARS OF SERVICE. *TR
Oct 24, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
GAS GAUGE NOT WORKING ALWAYS SHOWING EMTY SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING CORRECTLY SENSOR LIGHT KEEPS COMMING ON AND OFF. *TR
Jan 21, 2012
AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
2004 AVALANCHE SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON IN 2005 DEALERSHIP REPLACE AIRBAG UNIT SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON IN 2007 DEALERSHIP CLAIMED WIRE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON IN 2009 VEHICLE OUT OF WARRANTY AND LIGHT NOW STAYS ON WITH NO APPARENT FIX AVAILABLE STARTED RESEARCHING FORUMS ON THE INTERNET AND REALIZED THE MAGNITUDE OF THE PROBLEM AND THAT THOUSANDS OF OTHER GM VEHICLES ARE RUNNING INTO THE SAME ISSUE NO DEATHS FROM LACK OF DEPLOYMENT IN MY TRUCK TO REPORT. *TR
Jun 18, 2011
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
MY 2004 MODEL AT 70 MPH THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ACT LIKE A BASKETBALL AFTER HITTING A HOLE, I CROSS THE LANE INTO THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC, OR THE LEFT LANE ON AN INTERSTATE ETC. THERE IS NO CONTROL UNTIL I SLOW DOWN. THE DEALER SHIP HERE SAYS THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF IT BEFORE. SO I ASK - WHAT DID THEY DO TO MY 2000 MODEL WHEN IT DID THE SAME THING 4 YEARS AGO ? *TR
May 22, 2011
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE WHICH I BOUGHT NEW THAT WAS INVOLVED IN A T-BONE COLLISION AT APPROX. 35 MPH ACROSS THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE . THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY NOR DID THE SHOULDER HARNESS LATCH EVEN THOUGH I HAD MY SEAT BELT ON. I FEEL THIS MAY BE A SAFETY CONCERN SO I AM MAKING YOU AWARE OF THIS.PROBLEM SINCE I WAS INJURED . THE CAR I HIT HAD PULLED OUT OF A SHOPPING CENTER ACOSS IN FRONT OF ME IT WAS A CHEVY CAVALIER , WHICH I HIT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR WHEELS. *TR
Aug 31, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE THE FUEL GAUGE WAS NOT DISPLAYING THE PROPER AMOUNT OF FUEL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE SERVICE LIGHTS WHICH TELL HIM IF THE VEHICLE WAS A 2 WHEEL DRIVE, 4 WHEEL DRIVE OR ALL WHEEL DRIVE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 103,000.
Jul 07, 2010
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
RETAINING HOOK ATTACHED TO UNDERSIDE OF HOOD IS RUSTING APART FROM THE HOOD PANEL. CHUNKS OF RUSTED METAL ARE FALLING OFF OF THE AREA AROUND THE HOOD RETAINING HOOK. VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER RUST WARRANTY BUT GENERAL MOTORS WILL NOT HONOR RUST THROUGH WARRANTY. SEVERE RUST BEGAN WHEN VEHICLE WAS APPROX 2 YEARS OLD. PARTIAL OR COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THIS RETAINING HOOK COULD CAUSE HOOD TO FLY OPEN AT SPEED. MANY MEMBERS OF THE CHEVY AVALANCHE FAN CLUB HAVE THE SAME ISSUE, BUT IT IS MORE NOTICEABLE ON A VEHICLE WITH WHITE PAINT. *TR
Mar 08, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN THE RPMS INCREASED. THE CONTACT HAD DIFFICULTY SWITCHING GEARS AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT SHUT OFF UNLESS THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE TRANSMISSION AND THE WATER PUMP FAILED COMPLETELY. THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKE AND THE CONTACT CANNOT GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE UNLESS SHE CLIMBS OVER THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE SPEEDOMETER ONLY DISPLAYED 10 AND 20 MPH WHENEVER IT WAS COLD OUTSIDE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,965 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 97,323.
Mar 02, 2010
STRUCTURE,TIRES
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE AND HAVE HAD SEVERAL FLAT TIRES, WAS NEVER STUCK ON THE HIGHWAY SO NEVER REMOVED THE SPARE TIRE. TODAY AND YESTERDAY 02-13-10 / 02-14-10 HAVE BEEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SPARE TIRE AND FEEL GRATEFUL THE FAILURE OCCURRED IN MY DRIVEWAY. IF NOT I WOULD BE STUCK, AS IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE TIRE FROM UNDER THE TRUCK. I DID REVIEW THE INSTRUCTIONS, SOAK THE TIRE RELEASE IN PENETRATING OIL AND MADE A DOZEN ATTEMPTS TO REMOVE THE TIRE. THE RESULT WAS A SORE BACK, THE FIRST PART OF THE JACK HANDLE EXTENSION STUCK IN THE BACK OF THE TRUCK. THE SECTION THAT IS STUCK WILL NOT ALLOW FOR PROPER USE OF THE JACK. I HAVE TO CRAWL UNDER THE TRUCK AND TURN IT SLOWLY, JUST GAVE UP AND WILL CALL THE DEALER ON MONDAY MORNING. MY COMPLAINT IS THE SPARE TIRE RELEASE IS STUCK AND THE TIRE CANNOT BE REMOVED. ALSO WHEN SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET ON HOW TO REMOVE THE TIRE WAS SHOCKED TO LEARN MY EXPERIENCE IS NOT RARE BUT AVERAGE. THE COMMENTS REPORT MINE AND OTHER CHEVROLET MODELS WITH THIS TYPE OF TIRE STORAGE DO NOT WORK. ALSO THEY ARE UNSAFE AND CAN DROP THE TIRE FROM UNDER THE TRUCK ON THE ROAD, RESULTING IN DAMAGE AND ENDANGERING THE PUBLIC. ALSO MY OTHER COMPLAINT IS THE REAR DOOR WILL NOT SHUT ON THE REAR TAILGATE DOOR OF THE TRUCK, ANOTHER COMMON PROBLEM. I THINK BOTH ARE DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE FIXED BY CHEVROLET AT NO COST. THEY POSE A DANGER TO THE PUBLIC AND COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. I DID READ ONE REPORT ONLINE OF A DRIVER OF AN S-10 TRUCK WHERE THE TIRE FELL AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THAT HE RECEIVED A CITATION FROM THE POLICE AND HIS INSURANCE RATES WERE INCREASED BASED ON THE ACCIDENT. *TR
Feb 14, 2010
SEATS
1 complaint
I PULLED INTO A GAS STATION, DRIVING A 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE. I HAD DROPPED SOMETHING BETWEEN THE SEAT AND THE DOOR. I TURNED OFF THE TRUCK AS I WAS REACHING DOWN TO FIND WHAT I HAD DROPPED. WHEN I PULLED THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, THE AUTOMATIC SEAT WENT BACKWARDS (WHICH IS A PERSONAL SETTING OPTION). MY TOP 1/3 OF MY MIDDLE FINGER GOT CAUGHT IN A HOLE WHERE THE UNDERCARRIAGE FOR THE SEAT ATTACHES TO THE FLOOR. BUT WHEN THE SEAT WENT BACK, MY FINGER WAS NOT ONLY SMASHED, BUT ALSO STUCK. I TRIED TO PUT THE KEY BACK IN THE IGNITION TO MOVE THE SEAT UP, WHICH DIDN'T HELP. I WAS CRYING TO MY HUSBAND TO HELP, BUT HE DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS WRONG! I FINALLY REACHED OVER WITH MY RIGHT HAND TO THE SEAT CONTROLS AND WAS ABLE TO GET THE SEAT BACK ENOUGH TO RELEASE MY FINGER. I HAD FOUR LACERATIONS--TWO RADIATING FROM THE CORNERS OF MY NAIL BED. THE OTHER TWO WERE ON THE BACK SIDE OF MY FINGER. THIS HAPPENED IN THE MIDDLE OF WEST VIRGINIA (FAR FROM HOME OR WHERE WE WERE GOING), SO MY HUSBAND WENT INTO THE STORE AT THE GAS STATION, BOUGHT FIRST AID SUPPLIES, WRAPPED UP MY FINGER, AND I PUT IT IN A CUP OF ICE. THE FINGER WAS PRETTY HORRIBLE AND WAS INCREDIBLY PAINFUL. I KEPT THINKING THAT A CHILD WOULD HAVE LOST A FINGER. IT SEEMS THAT THERE SHOULD BE SOME MECHANISM TO STOP THE SEAT IF AN OBSTRUCTION IS PRESENT. I DID END UP SEEING A DOCTOR. IT IS NOW 3 MONTHS LATER AND MY FINGER STILL LOOKS PRETTY GNARLY. I NEVER THOUGHT TO REPORT THIS UNTIL A FRIEND SAW MY FINGER YESTERDAY (12/06/2009) AND SUGGESTED THAT I DO SO. *TR
Dec 07, 2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
MY 2004 AVALANCHE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER READ COMPLETELY INACCURATE. EXAMPLE=SHOWS ME GOING 120MPH AND 3000M RPM WITH MOTOR OFF. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED FROM A CHEVY DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT HAD WARRANTY REMAINING. WHEN THE PROBLEM BEGAN LAST YEAR I WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT WARRANTED. I LACKED THE MONEY FOR THE REPLACEMENT AND HAVE BEEN DRIVING IT BROKEN. NOW I AM FINDING OUT THROUGH OTHER AVALANCHE OWNERS THAT IT HAS BEEN BEING FIXED BY DEALERS AT NO CHARGE AS THERE HAVE BEEN SO MANY PROBLEMS. I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL. I KNOW MY VEHICLE NOW HAS 110,000 MILES, BUT I CAN DOCUMENT BY LAW ENFORCEMENT NOTES ON A TICKET I RECEIVED LAST YEAR THAT I HAD THE PROBLEM ABOUT 30,000 MILES AGO. I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE REPAIRED AT NO EXPENSE TO ME. THEY TOLD ME WHEN I CALLED THAT THEIR PARTS DEPT HAD A LONG WAITING LIST FOR THE REPLACEMENT PANEL SO YOU KNOW ?CHEVROLET KNEW THEY HAD A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM. THANK YOU. I HOPE TO HEAR BACK FROM YOU. ALSO AT ABOUT THE SAME TIME MY ABS/BRAKE LIGHT STARTED COMING ON AFTER I DRIVE A FEW MILES. I DON'T KNOW IF IT IS AS COMMON OF A PROBLEM OR RELATED TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PROBLEM OR NOT. *TR
Mar 31, 2009
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TAILGATE STRAPS WERE RUSTY AND BEGINNING TO FAIL. IN ADDITION, THE ABS SPEED SENSOR WAS SLOW AT STOPPING THE VEHICLE. THE ABS WOULD PULSE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD TAKE LONGER TO STOP. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE AND VIBRATED WHEN DRIVING OVER A BUMP. THE SHAFT BUSHING IS ALSO FAILING IN THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURES; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000. UPDATED 3/5/09 *CN UPDATED 03/10/09. *JB
Feb 06, 2009
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I AM UNABLE TO DRIVE MY 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE DUE TO THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM GOING OUT WHICH MAKES THE POWER STEERING GO OUT AS WELL. PRIOR TO THE SYSTEM GOING COMPLETELY OUT IT OCCASIONALLY IT WOULD BE HARD TO TURN THE STEERI NG WHEEL UPON STARTING UP THE VEHICLE I CONTACTED THE RECALL DEPARTMENT IN REFERENCED TO THIS BUT THEY STATED THAT EVEN THOUGH MY VEHICLE IS THE YEAR AND MODEL FITTING THE RECALL MY VIN DOES NOT FALL IN THE BATCH. WHY IS THIS WHEN I AM HAVING THE PROBLEM WHICH ALMOST CAUSED ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE BRAKES GOING OUT. CAN THIS BE RECTIFIED. I HAD THE PROBLEM REPAIRED BUT IT STARTED AGAIN. *TR
Oct 24, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,WHEELS
1 complaint
WHEN I SLOW DOWN AT LOW RATES OF SPEED, OCCASIONALLY THE BRAKES BEGAN TO PULSATE AS IF IN THE ABS MODE. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS BECAUSE OF THE CORROSION ON THE ABS SPEED SENSORS, LOCATED WITHIN THE WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY, FORMED BY ROAD SALT. THIS PROBLEM JUST APPEARED WITHOUT WARNING OR PROVOCATION. WHEN OPERATING THE VEHICLE AND LOW SPEEDS, STOPPING DISTANCES ARE LENGTHEN BY 10 TO 30 PERCENT. THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE FOR SEVERAL YEARS IN OTHER STATES. FOR SOME INEXPLICABLE REASON, IT DOES NOT PERTAIN TO WISCONSIN. EVEN AFTER ALL OF THESE YEARS, THE PART TO REPAIR MY TRUCK REMAINS ON BACKORDER. THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER CAN ONLY PROVIDE THEM IF I PURCHASED THE WHOLE BEARING ASSEMBLY WHICH IS QUADRUPLE THE PRICE OF THE PART THAT I NEED. OF COURSE, I FEEL THAT THIS IS UNFAIR AND WHILE I WAIT FOR THE APPROPRIATE PART TO REPAIR MY TRUCK, I AM PUTTING MY SAFETY, AS WELL AS OTHERS, IN JEOPARDY (THIS IS SAD TO SAY BUT I AM NOT USING PRUDENT DECISION-MAKING SKILLS). I BELIEVE THAT IT IS FAIR TO SAY THAT IF THERE WERE NOT OTHERS IN THE AREA HAVING THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM, THE PART WOULD NOT BE ON BACKORDER THROUGHOUT THE DEALERSHIPS IN WISCONSIN. I BELIEVE THAT THIS MATTER SHOULD BE LOOK INTO AND ADDRESSED AND REFUNDS GIVEN TO THOSE WHO HAVE PAID THE ENORMOUS PRICE OF THIS REPAIR SIMPLY BECAUSE IT IS A KNOWN DEFECT AND BECAUSE THIS DEFECT IS A SAFETY HAZARDS. *TR
Oct 09, 2008
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
I HAVE PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM, AND THE TRANSMISSION FLUID CAME OUT FROM THE FROM FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. I TOOK IT TO THE CHEVY DEALER, BUT I WAS TOLD THAT THE TRANSMISSION CLUTCH WAS BURNED OUT, MAYBE IT AN DEFECTED TRANSMISSION OR RECALL, IM NOT SURE, BUT I DO KNOW THAT THE TRANSMISSION AND THE BRAKE SYSTEM ARE NOT IN SAFE CONDITIONS, NOR WORKABLE. NOT TO MENTION THE CRACKING NOISE IN THE FRONT OF THE SUSPENSION, WHILE TURNING. *TR
Sep 09, 2008
EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
ONSTAR SYSTEM DOES NOT HAVE BACKUP BATTERY RENDERING STOLEN VEHICLE RECOVERY INOPERATIVE IF THE VEHICLE BATTERY IS DISCONNECTED. ACCIDENT ASSISTANCE IS ALSO UNAVAILABLE IF THE BATTERY IS DESTROYED/DISCONNECTED IN A COLLISION BECAUSE THERE IS NO BATTERY BACKUP. THIS IS MADE EVEN MORE LIKELY BY THE VEHICLE BATTERY BEING SITUATED AT THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE THROUGH ONSTAR WOULD ALSO NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THE CASE OF A BATTERY FAILURE BECAUSE THERE IS NO BATTERY BACKUP TO POWER THE ONSTAR SYSTEM. *TR
Dec 22, 2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
HERE'S ABOUT MY DISAPPOINTMENT WITH MY 2004 AVALANCHE WHICH I PURCHASED ON JULY 28, 2004 WITH 137 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. I PURCHASED THE VALUE GUARD GM PROTECTION PLAN. OF COURSE, THE VEHICLE WAS GREAT FOR THE FIRST 37,990 MILES. MY FIRST PROBLEM CAME ON 10/31/06, ONLY 2 YEARS 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE DATE. MY TAILGATE HANDLE BROKE WHILE OPENING IT HANDLE REPLACEMENT WAS $568. TO MY SURPRISE AND APPARENTLY ALSO TO THE REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE DEALERSHIP THE EXISTING SPOILER HAD TO BE TORN OFF AND REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE TO ACCESS THE HANDLE. THAT WAS AN ADDITIONAL $186 PLUS LABOR. I QUESTION THE DESIGNERS OF THE TAILGATE ASSEMBLY. WHY WOULD ANYONE DESIGN PARTS THAT WOULD HAVE TO BE DESTROYED IN ORDER TO SERVICE ANOTHER PART? IN FACT, WHY WOULD ANY PART THAT WOULD NORMALLY BE USED FREQUENTLY BY A REGULAR TRUCKER BREAK SO EASILY? OF COURSE, NEITHER THE WARRANTY NOR THE GM PROTECTION PLAN COVERED THIS. THE NEXT PROBLEM OCCURRED ON 12/27/06 AT 41,901 MILES, MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULDN'T SHUTOFF. INTO THE DEALERSHIP WE WENT AND $334 LATER A WIPER BOARD WAS REPLACED. NO WARRANTY AGAIN COVERED THIS PROBLEM. I NO SOONER GOT HOME AND HAD TO RETURN ON 12/28/06 AT 41,944 MILES. NOW MY DASHBOARD LIGHT SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE WAS ON. THIS TIME I WAS TOLD THE TRANSFER CASE ENCODER SHORTED OUT AND $779 LATER IT WAS FIXED. I MIGHT HAVE USED THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE 8-10 TIMES AT THE MOST. AT THAT TIME, I'D OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR 29 MONTHS, THAT'S PRETTY SAD!! TODAY WITH THE LATEST EPISODE, I TRIED TO LOWER MY FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW AND IT WOULDN'T WORK. THE OTHER 3 WINDOWS WORK FINE. I WAITED AND TRIED AGAIN LATER STILL NO LUCK. I HEAR A CLICKING SOUND BUT NO ACTION.THIS PROBABLY MEANS ANOTHER VISIT TO THE DEALER. *NM
Feb 27, 2007
VISIBILITY,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
1) I HAVEN'T REPLACED ANYTHING, OR DONE ANYTHING THAT WOULD CAUSE THIS TO HAPPEN. 2) A-PROBLEM THAT IM EXPERIENCING IS THAT WHEN MY AVALANCHE IS SITTING STILL IN THE DRIVEWAY THE SPEEDOMETER SHOWS THAT I AM DOING 30 TO 40 MILES PER HOUR. WHEN I DRIVE ON THE FREEWAY IT COMPLETELY STOPS WORKING AND GOES TO OVER 120 MPH. B-MY DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW DOESN'T WORK EITHER, THE MOTOR SLOWLY STARTED GIVING OUT ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO. NOW IT DOESN'T WORK AT ALL. IT SEEMS LIKE MANY MORE CHEVY AVALANCHE OWNERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE; HTTP://WWW.TOPIX.NET/FORUM/AUTOS/CHEVROLET-AVALANCHE/TJI11LGM9554MERNA 3)THE ONLY THING I DID FOR THE WINDOW NOT WORKING WAS CHECK SOME FUSES THAT WERE GOOD. *NM
Jan 25, 2007
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
MY 2004 AVALANCHE STARTED MAKING KNOCKING SOUNDS WHEN TURNING CORNERS - TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND $700 LATER AND A NEW STEERING YOKE THE KNOCK WAS SQUELCHED (NOT GONE) AND THE SPEEDOMETER COINCIDENTALLY STARTED MOVING LIKE A SECOND-HAND ON A WATCH (JERKY) - TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY WANT $525 FOR A NEW CLUSTER THAT THEY SAY IS NOT COMMON - LOOKING ON THE WEB, I FOUND THIS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH AVALANCHES AND THE WAITING LIST CAN BE IN THE HUNDREDS BEFORE ME - IF THIS IS SO COMMON, WHY ISN'T THERE A RECALL AND WHY DOES THE DEALER DENY THE NUMBER OF OCCURRENCES? *NM
Oct 17, 2006
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
2004 AVALANCHE SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONING WITH 36000 MILES. I HAVE DONE A SEARCH ON LINE AND HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *JB
Sep 30, 2006
STEERING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20-35 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY VIBRATED. TOTAL CONTROL WAS LOST OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VEER INTO THE OTHER LANE RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE HITTING THE SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, POPPING NOISES WERE HEARD WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT GOING FORWARD AND IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE PASSENGER SIDE TIE ROD WAS BROKEN. THERE WAS DAMAGE DONE TO THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NOT A POLICE REPORT FILED.
Jul 10, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
DT: THE CONTACT STATED VEHICLE WOULD TAKE VERY LITTLE FUEL AT A TIME AND SHUT THE PUMP OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER LINE. HOWEVER, PROBLEM RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY REPLACED THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT TAKE FUEL AT ALL , IT LEAKED FUEL ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN . WHEN DRIVING IN EXCESS OF 55 MPH THE HOOD VIBRATED. THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM.*AK
Nov 09, 2005
STEERING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
DT: THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT RACK AND PINION STEERING PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE CLANGED WHILE CHANGING GEARS. WHEN PUTTING PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND DRIVING BETWEEN 60 - 70 MPH HE COULD HEAR A WHINING SOUND. WHEN HE RELEASED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE NOISE STOPPED. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE DRIVESHAFT BUT, THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK
Oct 26, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
DT: VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED 1 YEAR AGO AND CONTINUES TO STALL. IT STALLS AT HIGH SPEEDS. HAS TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER, HE SAYS IT IS A FUEL PUMP ISSUE, THEY HAVE REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, AND THE PROBLEM IS STILL THERE. CHEVROLET SAYS THIS EFFECTS VEHICLES ABOVE 5000 FEET. AND ON HOT DAYS. CONSUMER LIVES AT 6000 FEET AND VEHICLE DOES STALL AT HIGH SPEEDS. *AK
Jun 07, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,WHEELS
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 CHEV, AVALANCHE DOWN A DIRT ROAD I EXPERIENCED A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AS I SLOWED DOWN THE SOUND GOT LOUDER AND GAVE A SNAP SOUND. I WAS ALBLE TO KEEP THE VEHICLE ON THE ROAD, BUT LATER LEARNED I WAS EXPERIENCING A CRACKED ALINIUM RIM. WE HAVE CALLED THE DEALER SHIP AS THE TRUCK HAS 17,500 MILES ON THE RIM. THEY NEED TO INSPECT THE OLD RIM TO MAKE SURE WE DID NOT DAMAGE IT IN ANY WAY. WHY WOULD I ? IT IS SO HARD TO CHANGE A TIRE ON THE AVALANCE, NOT TO MENTION I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. IF THE TIRE PASSES INSPECTION THEN WE MIGHT HAVE A NEW RIM. *AK
Apr 07, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
NEW 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE PURCHASED 08/14/04. ON 09/24/04, VEHICLE STOPPED ON FREEWAY. TOWED TO DEALERSHIP PURCHASED FROM, WINTER CHEVROLET IN PITTSBURGH, CA. KEPT FOR 11 DAYS WITHOUT INFORMATION GIVEN VERBALLY OR IN THE MAIL. CONTINUE TO HAVE PROBLEMS. TRUCK AGAIN STOPPED ON FREEWAY ON 12/27/04. RE-STARTED AFTER TURNING OFF AND WAITING A COUPLE MINUTES. TAKING BACK IN TOMORROW. SALES DEPARTMENT WILL NOT RETURN CALL REGARDING TRADE OR RETURN OF DOWN. SIMPLY PATCH UP THE NEW VEHICLE AND SEND ME OUT AGAIN AWAITING NEXT PROBLEM. *JB
Dec 28, 2004
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE HESITATED INTERMITTENTLY. *AK THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW ALTERNATOR, RADIO SYSTEM (CD WOULD OVER HEAT). *SC *JB
May 20, 2004
SUSPENSION,TIRES
1 complaint
A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF TIRE SIDEWALL FLEX AND UNDER SPRUNG SUSPENSION HAS CAUSED BACK KICK OUT ON CORNERS WITH BUMPS OR EXPANSION JOINTS.*AK
Feb 10, 2004
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The 2004 CHEVROLET Avalanche currently has 318 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2004 CHEVROLET Avalanche?
The most common problems reported for the 2004 CHEVROLET Avalanche are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2004 CHEVROLET Avalanche problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2004 CHEVROLET Avalanche comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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