2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 70%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500, 70% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,800 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“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. Braking ability with only the rear brakes active was virtually nonexistent and there was no warnings on the display. I do not understand how the previous investigation into GM brake lines was dismissed.”
NHTSA complaint #10807079, filed 2015-11, 68,000 miles“Poor breaking at 8500 miles. Dealer turned front rotors. Poor breaking again at 9500 miles, dealer replaced rear pads and rotors. Breaking almost caused serious accident, as stopping distance was about 3 times normal. Gm would not cover 2nd repair. Front pads were still good, and truck driven gently about 200 miles per month. I believe inferior steel used in manufacture, and all should be recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #10229742, filed 2008-06, 8,000 miles“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. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and stated there is a problem with the brakes but it is not covered under any recalls and contact has to pay for the expense. The failure mileage was 15,800. Updated 03/04/10 the consumer stated he experienced extended stopping distance which resulted in a crash. Updated 06/14/10.”
NHTSA complaint #10305220, filed 2010-02, 15,800 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10242252Aug 18, 2023This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns.
- 10168960Nov 12, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10113364Jan 31, 2017This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
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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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