2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500: problems, recalls and reliability

“Third brake line failure due to corrosion. Areas of failure are hidden from view above other components. Upon brake line failure, backup braking was inoperative in all cases. Vehicle was on a city street in motion attempting to stop. Brakes failed suddenly in all cases. Brakes were very noticibly inoperative before any indication on dash board. Pumping the pedal did nothing- the pedal went to the floor. Was told manufacturer no longer supplies brake lines for this vehicle.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jun 2019

“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet avalanche 1500. The contact stated that the engine failed to start and the fuel gauge displayed that the fuel tank was empty. The contact also noticed a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact went to the fuel station and the fuel odor became stronger while adding fuel to the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that fuel was leaking in the middle of the subframe under the front driver's side. The contact drove the vehicle home. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. The VIN was unknown.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Nov 2018

“Clear coat peeling on all horizontal surfaces, upper dash panel developed multiple cracks creating a safety hazard if airbag deploys.”Owner report · Structure · May 2018

“New battery new alternator however the vehicle is not communicating correctly to have the alternator charge the battery. Result is "battery not charging." this during any operation of the vehicle. Battery will die.”Owner report · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · Feb 2018

“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet avalanche 1500. While driving approximately 45 mph and making a left turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the hydraulic brake pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 05v043000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 250,000.”Owner report · Steering · Feb 2018

“The ABS system engages at low speeds when stopping on dry pavement. Generally the condition is limited to speeds under 10 mph when parking or stopping at stop signs. This condition disengaged the breaks and caused the vehicle to move beyond the traffic control signal at a four way intersection, nearly resulting in a serious side impact collision.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jan 2018

“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet avalanche 1500. While driving approximately 30 mph, the brakes failed and the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The dealer was later contacted (gordon chevrolet in philadelphia, pa) and the contact was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was damaged and towed to an auto body shop. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jul 2017