2004 Chevrolet Avalanche Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 7%of 165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche, 7% of the 165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,500 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.
“I started to notice a strong gas smell whenever I fully filled the gas tank. The odor would disappear after the needle moved off the full mark. Later investigation showed gas droplets coming down from the top of the fuel tank when it was full or near full. Subsequent examination by GM dealership revealed rusted out fuel module (pump/sender unit) locking ring and rust hole in top of fuel module. Examination required gas tank to be removed. Labor and fuel module replacement cost = $1000.00. …”
NHTSA complaint #10520347, filed 2013-06, 48,000 miles“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“Started smelling a strong odor of gas after filling up. I checked under the truck and saw gas that seem to be coming from the top of the gas tank and dripping off the bottom of the gas tank.”
NHTSA complaint #10607413, filed 2014-07, 171,914 miles“Rear hydraulic brake lines rotted and leaked fluid causing loss of braking. Last year I had to have the rear brake calipers replaced due to excessive rust and rot. The mechanic performing current repairs stats that the front hydraulic lines are rusting and will have to be replaced soon. The front calipers have rotted out bleeder valves. The front calipers will have to be replaced as a result when the front hydraulic lines are replaced. Check engine light was diagnosed to an evaporative emissions system leak. …”
NHTSA complaint #10482113, filed 2012-10, 52,500 miles“Dt: the contact stated vehicle would take very little fuel at a time and shut the pump off. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they replaced the fuel filter line. However, problem recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they replaced the fuel tank. The vehicle would not take fuel at all , it leaked fuel on the ground. The vehicle is currently at the dealership again . When driving in excess of 55 MPH the hood vibrated. The dealership has not been able to diagnose the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10142304, filed 2005-11, 9,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10113662May 27, 2015This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.
- 10026704Aug 1, 2008Gmc: fuel gauge fluctuation in park or neutral, causing the low fuel light to illuminate.
- 10015762Jan 1, 2005Fuel filter replacement. Gm tech link.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 9% |
| 2005 | 9 | 13% |
| 2004 | 11 | 7% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 15 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche
60 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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