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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3GNEC12T94G••••••2004 Chevrolet AVALANCHE 1500
That is about average for the 2004 Chevrolet AVALANCHE 1500 — 5 complaints per build across 24 builds.
5on this build
110on the model
24builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 3Structure 1Service Brakes 1Hydraulic 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemJan 2011
Speedometer began working erratically and then not at all. Dealership replaced "stepper motor clutch". Charged for labor only
VisibilityNov 2006
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…
StructureApr 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…
Service BrakesOct 2004
Dt: the consumer bought this vehicle brand new, the brakes will come on by themselves. Took the vehicle to the dealer, they said the brake fluid was contaminated. Then, took vehicle to gmc, they gave the consumer a run around and thought that consumer did something to it. The…
Electrical SystemOct 2007
1 speedometer became erratic and now there is no movement of the speedometer at all. Unable to determine speed. Dealer informed me this has occurred often on 2003-2004 gm trucks and SUV's
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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 3GNEC12T94G256950 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.