MYRModel Year Report

2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500

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2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:27:48.625Z

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 2002: 60 complaints 2002 2003: 9 complaints 2003 2004: 10 complaints 2004 2005: 6 complaints 2005 2006: 3 complaints 2006 2007: 3 complaints 2007
2004: 10 complaints
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YearComplaints
200260
20039
200410
20056
20063
20073

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

5 of 10 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH
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I FILED A COMPLAINT LAST WEEK, AND READ WHAT WAS WRITTEN TODAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100208

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 10 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES GOES OFF WHEN THE SURFACE IS DRY. VEHICLE IS STOPPING SHORT BEFORE IT SHOULD STOP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100204

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 10 total reports mentions: service brakes.

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BRAKE LINE FAILURE. I WAS APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AND APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE ABS ACTIVATED AND I WAS NOT SLOWING. THERE WAS NO CROSS TRAFFIC SO I LUCKILY AVOIDED AN ACCIDENT. THE BRAKE LINE FAILED DUE TO RUST.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151126

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 10 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 10 total reports mentions: electrical system.

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SPEEDO AT 60 MILES PER HOUR WHEN STOPPED. INCREASES FROM THERE WHEN MOVING. CAN NOT TELL CORRECT SPEED. APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 03 TO 06 CHEVY VEHICLES. WARRANTY UP ON VEHICLE DUE TO AGE NOT MILES. DEALER SAYS COST IS OVER $500. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20070710

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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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