2004 Chevrolet Avalanche Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche, 4% of the 165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Dt: vehicle was purchased 1 year ago and continues to stall. It stalls at high speeds. Has taken it to the dealer, he says it is a fuel pump issue, they have replaced the fuel pump, and the problem is still there. Chevrolet says this effects vehicles above 5000 feet. And on hot days. Consumer lives at 6000 feet and vehicle does stall at high speeds.”
NHTSA complaint #10124423, filed 2005-06, 1,000 miles“When setting at idle, there's vibration, rough idle, and slight engine surge. Vibration can be felt in steering wheel, brake pedal, and in seat. Dealer response: engine not misfiring and fuel mixture is correct. No clues found. Engine is running normal at this time. Concern not verified. No repair attempted.”
NHTSA complaint #10145897, filed 2005-12, 8,000 miles“New 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche purchased 08/14/04. On 09/24/04, vehicle stopped on freeway. Towed to dealership purchased from, winter Chevrolet in pittsburgh, ca. Kept for 11 days without information given verbally or in the mail. Continue to have problems. Truck again stopped on freeway on 12/27/04. Re-started after turning off and waiting a couple minutes. Taking back in tomorrow. Sales department will not return call regarding trade or return of down. Simply patch up the new vehicle and send me out again awaiting next problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10104654, filed 2004-12, 45 miles“The contact owns 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact was driving 55 MPH when the rpms increased. The contact had difficulty switching gears and the vehicle lost power. The windshield wipers would not shut off unless the contact restarted the vehicle. The transmission and the water pump failed completely. The driver side door handle broke and the contact cannot get out of the vehicle unless she climbs over the passenger seat. The speedometer only displayed 10 and 20 MPH whenever it was cold outside. The failure mileage was 23,965 and the current mileage was 97,323.”
NHTSA complaint #10315737, filed 2010-03, 23,965 miles“Consumer 2004 Avalanche sometimes will not start and stalls while driving. ***no answer required*** the dealer attempted to solve the problem but failed several times. The consumer's wife experienced this problem while traveling at high speeds, losing the power brakes and power steering. On another incident, the consumer's wife was turning into an intersection with a sufficient amount of time and the vehicle stalled again, nearly causing a serious accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10142173, filed 2005-11Related recalls
- 06V289000Aug 3, 2006On certain trucks equipped with an 8.1l v8 (rpo l8-vin g) engine have a condition in which the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture…Covers: Chevrolet Avalanche 2004, Silverado 2004–2006, GMC Sierra 2004–2006 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 10115143Nov 30, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with…
- 10112116Jul 17, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10112069May 14, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction…
- 10113494Aug 19, 2013This informational bulletin provides information on close-coupled converter and engine replacement.
- 10113059Jun 24, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction…
- 10036464May 1, 2011Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. Upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the…
- 10037933Jan 1, 2011Gm: the service engine soon light is on, there is also a misfire or engine noise. There are multiple possible causes.
- 10024344Feb 1, 2008Possible engine oil leak due to pcv freeze-up, equipped with the 4.8, 5.3, 6.0, and 6.2 v-8 engines.
- 10021021Feb 22, 2007Service vme. Supplement to 00-02-35-003l. Update on new I-shaft.
- 10014870May 11, 20051999 - 2005 gen ii cold engine misfire at idle with possible p0171 and/or p0174.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche
60 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSuspension
7 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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