2004 Chevrolet Avalanche Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche, 3% of the 165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,500 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.
“Was driving at a rate I thought was around 65-70 MPH but got pulled over for going 84 MPH. I explained to the officer I was only going about 68 MPH. He then showed me the radar gun and it said 84mph. When I went back to my truck I noticed my gauge was stuck on 18mph I showed the officer and luckily he told me ha had the same problem with his chevy truck and let me off with just a warning. To make things worse all gauges don't work now. I've read some messages online and some people said they got letters to repair this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10575542, filed 2014-03, 40,000 miles“I have a 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, the speedometer has quit working, and the tachometer works intermittently. Periodically the speedometer will move, but not show an accurate speed. Currently it is stuck at 0 MPH. There are many complaints on the internet about this same issue. Is anything being discussed with GM to rectify this situation, as their response so far is to tell consumers are on their own with y the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10186086, filed 2007-03, 51,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche. The speedometer would register abnormal miles per hour. The failure and current mileage was 68,000. The dealer was aware that the problem existed. The vehicle has not be repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10183554, filed 2007-02, 68,000 miles“Vehicle surges when going downhill at highway speed when using cruise control. Took to dealer - response: this is a normal condition. Never had this problem with another vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10145891, filed 2005-12Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 6% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 9% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 11 | 5% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
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 complaintsEngine cooling
6 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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