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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3GNEC12T44G280461 · Checked Oct 26, 2026
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3GNEC12T44G•••••• 2004 Chevrolet AVALANCHE 1500

This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2004 Chevrolet AVALANCHE 1500 build (11 vs 5).

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110on the model
24builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Electrical System 6 Air Bags 2 Steering 1 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1

What owners of this build wrote

Exterior Lighting crash Jul 2017
Takata inflators airbags and gages on dash. In an accident airbags didn't released
Fuel/propulsion System Mar 2020
It takes half an hour to fill my tank it keeps kicking off like it's full when it's not
Engine Jul 2014
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…
Electrical System May 2011
First the speedometer stopped working, then the tachometer stopped working and the latest is the fuel gauge
Steering Mar 2008
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…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3GNEC12T44G280461 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.