2004 Chevrolet Avalanche Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche, 4% of the 165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“My husband, 3 year old, any myself were driving back from a doctor appointment when we had to make a sudden stop because of a driver 2 cars ahead of us that quickly applied brakes to make a quick right hand turn. The driver in front of us in turn had to apply his breaks on and when my husband applied the brakes on our 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche there were no brakes!! Our 3 year old was asleep in the backseat!! …”
NHTSA complaint #10716593, filed 2015-05, 91,000 miles“At 500 miles, my new Avalanche required the crossmember to be changed due to clunks in the column and floorboard during turns, at slow or fast speeds. Again at 9527 miles it required changing again for the same reasons. I had a 2002 Avalanche that GM had to buy back from me due to the same problem but were unable to repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10078854, filed 2004-06, 500 miles“On several occasions, my tailgate would slam open on the rear bumper after accelerating. Because of the vehicle was still under manufacturer warranty, I brought it to the dealer to have it checked. Without even looking at it, I was told that the tailgate must be slammed shut (hard) because of the weather stripping. I tried this for a couple of weeks but still no difference. I took it to another dealer and in a matter of minutes, they readjusted the latches and I haven't had that problem since.”
NHTSA complaint #10124135, filed 2005-06, 13,985 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 miles“My 2004 model at 70 MPH the front right wheel act like a basketball after hitting a hole, I cross the lane into the oncoming traffic, or the left lane on an interstate etc. There is no control until I slow down. The dealer ship here says they have never heard of it before. So I ask - what did they do to my 2000 model when it did the same thing 4 years ago ?”
NHTSA complaint #10402351, filed 2011-05Related recalls
- 04V129000Mar 17, 2004On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the galvanized steel tailgate support cables that retain the tailgate in the full open (horizontal)…Covers: Chevrolet Avalanche 2002–2004, GMC Sierra 2000–2004, Chevrolet Silverado 2000–2004 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10112034Jan 28, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace…
- 10037570Apr 1, 2012Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm updated on 5/2/2012.
- 10011755Oct 4, 2006Tailgate cable slack. This includes 1998-2006 chevrolet and gmc full and mid size trucks. *eh updated.
- 10011756Jan 31, 2005Pop cluck click noise on right or left turns.
- 10011238Aug 1, 2004Rear door puddle lamp reflector replacement.
- 10011236Aug 1, 2004Running board cover is loose.
- 10012096Jul 1, 2004Stowage box lid strap breaking.
- 10011145Jul 1, 2004Cargo covers and/or body cladding discolored (chalky). *tt this bulletin replaced previous bulletin 04-08-111-001, dated 01/01/2004.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 19 | 23% |
| 2012 | 2 | 6% |
| 2011 | 23 | 18% |
| 2010 | 16 | 14% |
| 2009 | 8 | 11% |
| 2008 | 44 | 17% |
| 2007 | 75 | 20% |
| 2006 | 1 | 9% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 7 | 4% |
| 2003 | 9 | 4% |
| 2002 | 67 | 15% |
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 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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