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2004 Chevrolet Avalanche Problems and Repair Histories

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2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Chevrolet Avalanche in Nevada, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2008 59000   First odometer entry
Sep 2009 68000 160 Mass air flow sensor replaced by owner. 
Apr 2010 79000 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.  
Mar 2013 116000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Chevrolet Avalanche in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2011 75000   First odometer entry
Aug 2011 78000 1020 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. 
Jul 2012 93000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Chevrolet Avalanche in Louisiana, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2008 48000   First odometer entry
Dec 2009 59000 0 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 2010 60000 0 Instrument cluster replaced for third time. Finally problem was corrected 4-30-2010. OEM radio had to be reinstalled for computer to program properly. 
Jan 2012 73000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Chevrolet Avalanche in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2008 30000   First odometer entry
Oct 2009 60000 1200 water pump leaking coolant lock actuator on driver side 
Dec 2010 71000 400 Driver Seat heater failed, required replacement 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Chevrolet Avalanche in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2007 62000   First odometer entry
Mar 2008 64000 0 Pinkish colored fluid leaking under the vehicle - inspection found loose engine oil drain plub 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT

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

Chevrolet Avalanche in Wyoming, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2010 56000   First odometer entry
Nov 2011 61000 800 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 
Sep 2012 67000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Chevrolet Avalanche in Alberta, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 150 Replacement O2 sensor in exhaust system. 
Jun 2008 200 Replacement universal joint between rear differential and drive shaft, due to major looseness 
May 2009 1100 New Catalytic converter by dealership to get the check engine light to keep from coming on repeatedly. 
Jul 2011 88660 150 Replacement fuel injector needed 
Jul 2012 89900 0 replaced rear disc rotors and pads 
Sep 2012 90520 0 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. 
Dec 2012 90520   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Chevrolet Avalanche in Oklahoma, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2011 117000   First odometer entry
Sep 2012 132000 2200 Transmission failure Water pump 

 

Chevrolet Avalanche in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2012 96000   First odometer entry
Apr 2013 98000 50 rear passenger window regulator replacement 

 

Chevrolet Avalanche in Alberta, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2011 115940   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 120900 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 2012 126480 0 Never replaced throttle sensor. CEL would go off after three cycles, then come back on as soon as hit 80 kmh. 

 

Chevrolet Avalanche in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2012 105000   First odometer entry
May 2012 105000 1100 Replace instrument cluster for broken speedometer. Known defect out of warranty. Replace oxygen sensor. 

 

Chevrolet Avalanche in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2008 24000   First odometer entry
Nov 2010 33300 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 2011 41000 800 Tie rod end rusted, other suspension problems as a result of the vehicle sitting outside too long without being driven 
Jun 2012 43000 20 Latch for tailgate would not catch. Disassembly, cleaning and lubrication of the handle fixed the problem. 
Dec 2012 44000 0 Wheel bearing worn/rusted. Was covered by after-market warranty. 
Feb 2013 44700 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. 
Mar 2013 45000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Chevrolet Avalanche in New Hampshire, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2009 24000   First odometer entry
Oct 2009 24000 160 tail gate does not latch clunking sound in drive line clunking noise in driveline 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Chevrolet Avalanche in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2008 21000   First odometer entry
Feb 2009 25000 0 Speedometer held inaccurate speed reading. Speedometer replaced 
Mar 2012 38000 0 Warning about servicing 4wd when sold. Looked on internet, seems other people had this error when nothing was really wrong.  

 

Chevrolet Avalanche in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2010 112000   First odometer entry
Apr 2011 135000 1300 U-Joints,  Wheel Bearings, Brakes, Rotors 
Nov 2011 145000 3600 Transmission replaced 
Mar 2013 162000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Chevrolet Avalanche in Iowa, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2009 91000   First odometer entry
Dec 2009 100000 900 Poor starting due to faulty fuel pump. Fuel pump replaced. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Chevrolet Avalanche in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2009 350 speedometer stopped working 
Feb 2010 95700 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 2011 111800 609 Left Front Hub Bearing replaced Break Pads and Rotors on rear. Break Fluid flush and fill. 
Jul 2012 133000 90 Alternator failed and was replaced 
Sep 2012 135000 758 Shocks where rusted through and needed to be replaced 
Dec 2012 140000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Chevrolet Avalanche in Wyoming, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 42000   First odometer entry
Mar 2008 84000 54 Slight leak in front diff, looked and decided not to fix at this time. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

Chevrolet Avalanche in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2012 110000   First odometer entry
Oct 2012 122000 1000 Evaporator leak 
Dec 2012 123000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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