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3GNEK12T94G••••••2004 Chevrolet AVALANCHE 1500
This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2004 Chevrolet AVALANCHE 1500 build (13 vs 5).
13on this build
110on the model
24builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedService Brakes 7Electrical System 4Hydraulic 2Engine And Engine Cooling 1
What owners of this build wrote
StructurecrashMay 2015
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…
Power TrainApr 2021
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…
SteeringFeb 2018
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…
EngineDec 2014
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.…
Electrical SystemAug 2013
My trucks speedometer cluster does not work and wont work. Its stays at 0 mph
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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 3GNEK12T94G340396 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.