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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2004 Chevrolet Avalanche Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
5%of 165 total for the year
Median mileage
50,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche, 5% of the 165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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 was issued a recall a few years back specific to my vehicle about a blower motor operation malfunction. It stated that settings on the blower motor may not function properly. For example, when I turn on the air or heat I have settings for 5 blower motor options. All the settings 1-4 work just fine, setting 5 does not work at all. When I set HVAC to setting 5 no air blows out. I have since then misplaced that recall notice. If you have any information on this recall can you please get in contact with me thank you”

NHTSA complaint #10629010, filed 2014-08, 102,000 miles

“My heating and air conditioning system does not function correctly. It has a mind of its own. It adjusts itself from hot to cold, cold to hot. It adjusts itself from low to high, high to low. Occasionally when I shut of the truck and take the key out the heating/cooling system will remain on. I can't drive in cold weather particularly in the morning or when its raining afraid that my defroster/defogger wont work because of the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10212648, filed 2007-12, 69,000 miles

“1) I haven't replaced anything, or done anything that would cause this to happen. 2) a-problem that im experiencing is that when my Avalanche is sitting still in the driveway the speedometer shows that I am doing 30 to 40 miles per hour. When I drive on the freeway it completely stops working and goes to over 120 MPH. B-my drivers side window doesn't work either, the motor slowly started giving out about two months ago. Now it doesn't work at all. …”

NHTSA complaint #10180704, filed 2007-01, 50,000 miles

“1)windshield wipers will not turn off, and only work on 2 speeds. No variable. 2) I am unable to use wipers. From reading I need to take out fuse, and 3) have the circuit board replaced. Seems to occur frequently enough to be posted on several forums.”

NHTSA complaint #10155894, filed 2006-04, 38,420 miles

“Nuts retaining wiper arms to shaft loosened on both driver and passenger side causing wipers to not move. I tightened the nuts as a temporary fix and will replace with lock nuts.”

NHTSA complaint #10100834, filed 2004-12, 19,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201311%
201111%
201011%
200842%
200731%
200534%
200495%
2003105%
2002225%

Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche

Electrical system
60 complaints
Brakes
42 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
14 complaints
Fuel system
11 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Air bags
9 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology