2004 Chevrolet Avalanche Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 60about this part
- Share
- 36%of 165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,800miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 60 complaints about the electrical system of the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche, 36% of the 165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,800 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I did an internet search to see what causes a speedometer to go out and to my surprise there are many people who have had their speedometer to go out on this model vehicle. Most people experienced this problem around 30,000 miles. It would benefit consumers if this problem were addressed by the manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #10492956, filed 2013-01, 103,000 miles“While driving or in park the tachometer sticks as does the speedometer. This has lasted from minutes to days. The vehicle appears to run properly, however, I am very leery of my safety and the safety of my children when they are in control of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10716262, filed 2015-05, 73,245 miles“Instrument cluster went out MPH kept fluctuating, and A/C and heating has a mind of its own goes on and off and in strength of blowing, all this which I hear is common in 04 to 05 Chevrolet trucks. Even a Chevrolet mechanic told me when fixing my truck said it was pretty common in these years 04- 05 . And he didn't know why it doesn't have a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10229841, filed 2008-06, 56,300 miles“While driving approximately 50 MPH my speedometer began to read 120 MPH. I consider it a driving hazard (safety) when driving on the highway and in traffic. Very distracting. When I investigated on-line I discovered that this is a well documented defect. The cost for repair is over $400 and should not be bourn by the consumer for a known defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10253351, filed 2008-12, 38,000 miles“While driving all my cluster gauges froze...I was parked and it still said I was going 40mph...how is this not a recall? No clue how fast I was going,nor how much fuel I had...we should be reimbursed something.”
NHTSA complaint #10701963, filed 2015-03, 67,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10113892Mar 1, 2016This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that if OnStar is unable to configure the vehicle after the OnStar 15-08-44-001 upgrade and Onstar receives a…
- 10114470Apr 17, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue…
- 10112009Jan 21, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the speedometer needle appears to be inaccurate. Dealer should advise the…
- 10112737Jan 23, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the speedometer needle appears to be inaccurate. Dealer should advise the…
- 10112523Oct 30, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have slip in forward ranges immediately after replacing the input housing…
- 10027804Nov 1, 2008General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09.
- 10023585Sep 1, 2008Cadillac chevrolet gmc service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Instrument panel cluster gauge needle function may cause inaccurate readings on some…
- 10026744Jun 1, 2008Gmc: sir mil dtc b0084 and/or b0085. This concern could be caused by broken seat position sensor circuits under the driver or passenger front seats. Over time, from repeated seat…
- 10022914Oct 4, 2007One of the following concerns when programming the mileage or the hours into an exchange instrument panel cluster that is received from an electronic service center (esc).
- 10022766Sep 26, 2007Blown mbec 1 or lbec 1 fuse.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 4 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 8 | 7% |
| 2009 | 4 | 5% |
| 2008 | 21 | 8% |
| 2007 | 24 | 6% |
| 2005 | 21 | 30% |
| 2004 | 60 | 36% |
| 2003 | 42 | 21% |
| 2002 | 17 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsAir bags
9 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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