2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 144 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,141miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, 3% of the 144 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,141 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 fine and can go. Happened when coming from ramp and in middle of road with semi truck coming down by us.”
NHTSA complaint #11407052, filed 2021-04, 161,000 miles“When merging into traffic on the freeway, the truck went into 4 wheel drive low by itself, nearly causing me to have an accident. I was traveling at about 55 MPH. I had to immediately pull off the side of the road because the truck would not shift out of 4wd. The vehicle manual states that the truck cannot be shifted into 4wd unless it is in neutral and rolling at less than 3 MPH or major damage will occur. It also states that there are safety features that prevent the 4wd from engaging at any other time. Obviously there was a problem with the 4wd on my vehicle and the safety feature failed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10208105, filed 2007-11, 38,000 miles“While driving on highway truck transmission started not shifting and at 55mph was running 4500 RPM, truck system then warned of a hot transmission. Brough to dealer told transmission is no good, under extended warranty can only get a rebuilt transmission if approved by GM.”
NHTSA complaint #10200842, filed 2007-08, 45,400 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10222770Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
- 10224273Sep 1, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
- 10220319Sep 1, 2022This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the…
- 10143757Jul 9, 2018This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician thatLight Duty Trucks equipped with automatic transmissions and 4 wheel drive may exhibit a condition of…
- 10113325Jan 12, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 3 | 11% |
| 2009 | 3 | 15% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 10 | 9% |
| 2006 | 12 | 31% |
| 2005 | 17 | 13% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
53 complaintsBrakes
39 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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