MYRModel Year Report

2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500

● Typical for this model
2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:27:39.779Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 2002: 154 complaints 2002 2003: 182 complaints 2004: 144 complaints 2004 2005: 129 complaints 2006: 39 complaints 2006 2007: 113 complaints 2008: 37 complaints 2008 2009: 20 complaints 2010: 6 complaints 2010 2011: 28 complaints 2012: 16 complaints 2012 2013: 29 complaints 2013
2004: 144 complaints
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YearComplaints
2002154
2003182
2004144
2005129
200639
2007113
200837
200920
20106
201128
201216
201329

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26%

26% of complaints: electrical system — 38 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 22%

22% of complaints: service brakes — 32 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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The brake pressure modulator valve leaks the transmission has problems and service airbags is on

NHTSA ODI report, 20240417

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180130

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 16 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 6%

6% of complaints: air bags — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TAKATA INFLATORS AIRBAGS AND GAGES ON DASH. IN AN ACCIDENT AIRBAGS DIDN'T RELEASED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171028

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160406

I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON 02/22/2010. A VERY LARGE ICE CHEST FLEW OUT OF A VEHICLE SEVERAL CARS AHEAD OF ME ON THE HIGHWAY. TRAFFIC WAS GOING AROUND 55 - 60 MPH. THE FIRST CAR SLAMMED ON THEIR BRAKES, TRYING TO AVOID THE ICE CHEST.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100331

STEERING 6%

6% of complaints: steering — 8 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080207 — wheels

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND

Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.

Campaign 07E106000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (38 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (32 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E106000 (wheels) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?

The most-reported component is electrical system: instrument cluster/panel, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.