2004 Chevrolet Avalanche Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the air bags of the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche, 5% of the 165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,500 miles. 3 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.
“No injuries. Airbag system flashing on and off on dashboard display intermittently. No particular pattern in driving conditions. Took to dealer and paid to have it fixed however after about 5 months it started again. Brought it in a second time and again after about 5 months started again. Dealer claimed it was bad wire and replaced but was also told airbags would not work if in a collision.”
NHTSA complaint #10265689, filed 2009-04, 45,000 miles“2004 chevy Avalanche sir light (service airbag) remains on constantly after several attempts to repair at chevy dealer. When the service airbag light is on, the airbag system will not deploy airbags if involved in an accident. No death or injury yet and hopefully will not be in an accident while driving back and forth to the dealer over and over again. But how much money and time should you spend on something that is out of your control but could cost you your life if an event occurs that you need the airbag to deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #10303079, filed 2010-01, 47,000 miles“Dt: vehicle has had air bag problems, and it has been in and out of the shop since 12/29/2004. They have not been able to fix it. The light comes on that says to service the air bags.”
NHTSA complaint #10121080, filed 2005-05, 11,160 miles“Dt: contact complained about air bag system problem. Since vehicle was newly purchased the air bag dash light intermittently went on and off. At allan green Chevrolet sales dealer they tried to correct the defect three times without success. Contact took the vehicle to camino real Chevrolet, and they could not correct the problem either in two attempts. Contact decided to take the vehicle to a third dealer, osama Chevrolet, this one tried four times, and the air bags light continues to come on and off. The road conditions at every incident have been normal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10146585, filed 2005-12, 4,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator flashed and remained illuminated. The dealer stated that the driver side air bag module needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 167,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10723497, filed 2015-06, 167,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10013456Feb 1, 2006Supplemental inflatable restraint (sir) light on, diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) b0026 and/or b004. To include 2003-2006 chevrolet/gmc full size pickup and utility models.
- 10013523Apr 21, 2005Sir light on steady after bulb test and no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
- 10012542Jun 1, 2004Proper use of labor operation code when diagnosis leads to sir passenger presence system replacement.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 22 | 27% |
| 2012 | 6 | 17% |
| 2011 | 55 | 43% |
| 2010 | 53 | 48% |
| 2009 | 41 | 54% |
| 2008 | 132 | 51% |
| 2007 | 225 | 60% |
| 2006 | 1 | 9% |
| 2005 | 11 | 15% |
| 2004 | 9 | 5% |
| 2003 | 14 | 7% |
| 2002 | 22 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche
60 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche
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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