2004 Chevrolet Avalanche Chevrolet Avalanche 2004

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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%)

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2004 Chevrolet Avalanche electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (42%)

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Chart based on 24 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

79000 mi

US $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.  
59000 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. 
60000 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. 

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2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

95700 mi

US $875
1) Replace door automatic latch and unlatch relays 2) Replace AC low pressure recycling switch 
99000 mi

US $879
replace AC pressure transducer switch 
91000 mi

US $130
replaced alternator 
130000 mi

US $1250
New a/c compressor, belts 
150000 mi

US $1500
Hot in Phoenix. Complete replacement of compressor, condenser and all associated parts 
98000 mi

US $50
rear passenger window regulator replacement 
100000 mi

US $60
replaced blend door on heater rebuilt overhead light switches with epoxy replaced driver window regulator and motor. $60 parts online 
71352 mi

US $350
speedometer stopped working 
132500 mi

US $90
Alternator failed and was replaced 
25000 mi Speedometer held inaccurate speed reading. Speedometer replaced 
33100 mi

US $600
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). 
90520 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. 
95360 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. 
105400 mi

C $10
Left rear brake light wire broken from terminalblock which is located behind right rear tire on inside surface of fender 
60000 mi

US $1200
lock actuator on driver side 
71000 mi

US $400
Driver Seat heater failed, required replacement 
62100 mi

US $300
driver electric side window quit rolling up 

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2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

117000 mi

US $1000
Evaporator leak 
123000 mi

US $300
Console replaced 
124000 mi

US $200
Alternator went bad 

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2004 Chevrolet Avalanche Electrical Problems

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