Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 165 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #06V289000 FUEL RAIL DAMPER RETAINER CLIP/WORKHORSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E043000 AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS/FUEL LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V163000 SEAT BELT ROUTING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V043000 HYDRO-BOOST/HYDRAULIC BRAKE/BOSCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V129000 GM/TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V045000 GM/FMVSS 135/BRAKE VALVE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 60 complaints
- Service Brakes 25 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15 complaints
- Power Train 14 complaints
- Steering 10 complaints
- Air Bags 9 complaints
Of the 165 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 165 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche has a below-average reliability with 165 complaints and 6 recalls, primarily involving the electrical system, brakes, and the fuel system. However, these issues should be evaluated with caution due to limited complaint data for certain components.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| Braking system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $150–$500 | occasional |
| Fuel system | 90,000–130,000 miles | $300–$700 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system service
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Flickering cabin lights
- Unresponsive brakes
- Fuel leaks
- Steering vibration
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.