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2004 Chevrolet Avalanche repairs by problem area
Engine (24%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 94 repairs.
2004 Chevrolet Avalanche repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (16%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (25%)
Chart based on 80 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Louisiana, United States Dec 2008 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Dec 200959000 mi | The oil gauge has been reading erratically. It was fixed for a short time then the problem recurred, and now the speedometer is showing wrong speed intermittently. | ||
| Apr 201060000 mi | Instrument cluster replaced for third time. Finally problem was corrected 4-30-2010. OEM radio had to be reinstalled for computer to program properly. | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Tennessee, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 2013175000 miUS $200 | The truck had transmission fluid replaced however the shop messed something up now it gives trouble to shift into park | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Oct 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Oct 2014152520 mi | Steering column | ||
| Oct 2017188353 miC $100 | U joints was showing wear so I replaced 4 of them | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in North Carolina, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Oct 2015164200 miUS $100 | Caliper bolt came out causing caliper to expand into rim, eventually destroying rim. | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Nevada, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Sep 200968000 miUS $160 | Mass air flow sensor replaced by owner. | ||
| Apr 201079000 miUS $200 | Intermittent dashboard cluster. Cluster would turn over and cut off to replicate starting and shutting off ignition. Changed battery and eliminated problem. Let's see if that helps. Same problem happened 3 years ago. Might be the extreme heat in NV. | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Texas, United States Apr 2011 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Aug 201178000 miUS $340 | Making popping noise when reversing and making sharp turns. The installed washer on the cross member. Also got transmission fluid replaced. Replaced water pump it was leaking and the v-belt it was minor cracks, replaced fan clutch was getting weak but replaced it to avoid future problems, and replace engine filter, with a k&n filter. | ||
| Dec 2014126000 miUS $500 | Engine light came up, Knock Sensor were failing. Replaced with OEM, and changed knock sensor wiring, as well with spark plugs. Cleaned throttle body, changed anti-freezer. | ||
| Feb 2015127000 miUS $400 | Muffler heat sink making noise, Repair the muffler by welding the heat sink back to the muffler. | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Texas, United States Dec 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 200864000 mi | Pinkish colored fluid leaking under the vehicle - inspection found loose engine oil drain plub | ||
2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Alberta, Canada Feb 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| May 2014118860 miC $3400 | Vehicle required a total transmission replacement. | ||
| Jun 2014122760 miC $150 | Changed mass air flow sensor and two emissions vacuum solenoids. | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Illinois, United States May 2008 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Oct 200960000 miUS $1200 | water pump leaking coolant lock actuator on driver side | ||
| Dec 201071000 miUS $400 | Driver Seat heater failed, required replacement | ||
| Jul 2013100000 miUS $800 | transmission fluid leak from coolant system , and a front differential leak | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Aug 201357700 miUS $175 | went fo an inspection: needed: breaks, rotors, rear dust shield, ball joints lower, driveshaft u joint, swaybar links, parking brake cable fuel pump replaces... only 45k on the old one? | ||
| Dec 201589000 miUS $419 | Wheel bearings | ||
| Jun 201692000 miUS $982 | Ball joints and tires replaced | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Oklahoma, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Sep 2012132000 miUS $2200 | Transmission failure Water pump | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Minnesota, United States Oct 2012 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Sep 201491000 miUS $130 | replaced alternator | ||
| Apr 2016162000 miUS $200 | brake caliper stuck | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Ontario, Canada Feb 2015 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Apr 2015147560 miC $600 | left front wheel bearing and hub | ||
| Feb 2017167400 miC $1200 | brake lines rusted and leaking | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Oct 2017155000 miUS $1200 | Brake lines rusted out. Replaced all brake lines. | ||
| Feb 2018157000 miUS $300 | Water pump went bad Steering gear seals went bad unit was replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Ontario, Canada Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2017140120 miC $3000 | replaced transfer case Rear Differential | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in California, United States Dec 2015 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jul 2017150000 miUS $1500 | Hot in Phoenix. Complete replacement of compressor, condenser and all associated parts | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in New Jersey, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 2017130000 miUS $1250 | New a/c compressor, belts | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Illinois, United States Apr 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jul 201595700 miUS $875 | 1) Replace door automatic latch and unlatch relays 2) Replace AC low pressure recycling switch 3) Repair steering intermediate shaft | ||
| Sep 201599000 miUS $879 | Replace transfer case motor Replace vent vapor cannister, valve & solenoid, replace AC pressure transducer switch | ||
| Dec 2015103000 miUS $10 | Reset Check Engine Light. "Evaporative System" | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in California, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201398000 miUS $50 | rear passenger window regulator replacement | ||
| Jan 2015100000 miUS $60 | replaced blend door on heater rebuilt overhead light switches with epoxy replaced driver window regulator and motor. $60 parts online | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Pennsylvania, United States May 2012 - May 2012 | |||
| May 2012105000 miUS $1100 | Replace instrument cluster for broken speedometer. Known defect out of warranty. Replace oxygen sensor. | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in New Hampshire, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 200924000 miUS $160 | tail gate does not latch clunking sound in drive line clunking noise in driveline | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Michigan, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Apr 2011135000 miUS $1300 | U-Joints, Wheel Bearings, Brakes, Rotors | ||
| Nov 2011145000 miUS $3600 | Transmission replaced | ||
| Nov 2014169000 miUS $1300 | Pads/Rotors/Calipers | ||
| Jan 2015169800 miUS $300 | Replace drivers side front wheel bearing | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Alberta, Canada Aug 2007 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 200751460 miC $150 | Replacement O2 sensor in exhaust system. | ||
| Jun 200856730 miC $200 | Replacement universal joint between rear differential and drive shaft, due to major looseness | ||
| May 200968200 miC $1100 | New Catalytic converter by dealership to get the check engine light to keep from coming on repeatedly. | ||
| Jul 201188660 miC $150 | Replacement fuel injector needed | ||
| Sep 201290520 mi | Not yet fixed, speedometer is reading erratically, from nothing, to various part speeds to sometimes correct speed. Not yet resolved/repaired. In interim am using GPS for correct speed readout. | ||
| Nov 201395360 mi | Speedometer is now working only intemittently, sometimes with no reading, sometimes reading low in speed vs actual speed. Not predictable or repeatable as to when this seems to occur. | ||
| Sep 2015105400 miC $10 | Left rear brake light wire broken from terminalblock which is located behind right rear tire on inside surface of fender | ||
| Apr 2017108500 miC $1200 | Replaced shock absorbers. They weren't visibly leaking but were not providing proper control. | ||
| Sep 2021124000 miC $200 | Drivers side front wheel bearing was destroyed, so was replaced. replaced front brake calipers. | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Iowa, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 2009100000 miUS $900 | Poor starting due to faulty fuel pump. Fuel pump replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in New York, United States Aug 2008 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Nov 201033100 miUS $600 | Noise coming from left front over bumps, tie rod end replaced. Window regulator driver's side quit. Window regulator replaced. Second time over life of truck on window-design defect allows water to seep in and rust cables). | ||
| Dec 201141000 miUS $800 | Tie rod end rusted, other suspension problems as a result of the vehicle sitting outside too long without being driven | ||
| Jun 201243000 miUS $20 | Latch for tailgate would not catch. Disassembly, cleaning and lubrication of the handle fixed the problem. | ||
| Dec 201244000 mi | Wheel bearing worn/rusted. Was covered by after-market warranty. | ||
| Feb 201344600 miUS $250 | Windows on both doors will not go all the way up. Could only fix the driver's side due to financial reasons this trip. | ||
| Oct 201450000 miUS $100 | Gas tank rusted & leaking | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Illinois, United States Nov 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jan 200971352 miUS $350 | speedometer stopped working | ||
| Feb 201095000 miUS $800 | Had a leak in the water pump. Had water pump and hoses replaced. Also replaced serpentine belt, tensioner, pulleys, and bearings at that time. | ||
| Mar 2011111649 miUS $609 | Left Front Hub Bearing replaced Left Front Hub Bearing replaced Break Pads and Rotors on rear. Break Fluid flush and fill. | ||
| Jul 2012132500 miUS $90 | Alternator failed and was replaced | ||
| Sep 2012135000 miUS $758 | Shocks where rusted through and needed to be replaced | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Kuwait Aug 2011 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Aug 2011 | blown transmission | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Alberta, Canada Feb 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Jun 2011120900 miC $300 | engine light went on. Found out that the throttle sensor is indicating the throttle is at 20% even before truck ignition is turned. | ||
| Apr 2012126480 mi | Never replaced throttle sensor. CEL would go off after three cycles, then come back on as soon as hit 80 kmh. | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Illinois, United States Sep 2008 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Feb 200925000 mi | Speedometer held inaccurate speed reading. Speedometer replaced | ||
| Mar 201238000 mi | Warning about servicing 4wd when sold. Looked on internet, seems other people had this error when nothing was really wrong. | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Wyoming, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 200884000 miUS $54 | Slight leak in front diff, looked and decided not to fix at this time. | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Wyoming, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Nov 201162100 miUS $300 | driver's side saddle box would not stay latched. had mechanic order new lock mechanisaim and replace it. driver electric side window quit rolling up | ||
2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Chevrolet Avalanche in North Carolina, United States Jan 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Oct 2012117000 miUS $1000 | Evaporator leak | ||
| Oct 2015123000 miUS $300 | Console replaced | ||
| Dec 2015124000 miUS $200 | Alternator went bad | ||
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