2004 Chevrolet Avalanche electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 61 complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche, 30% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 61 30% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 51,000 miles 51 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 10 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 15 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 51 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 51,000 miles, and 55% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
When the consumer attempted to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle hesitated intermittently. The vehicle needed a new alternator, radio system (CD would over heat).
Instrument gauge cluster on 2004 chevrolet avalanche. The speed odometer does not work correctly it goes wherever it wants while driving, the voltage gauge stays on 9. The tachometer does not work right.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche
- Brakes 44 complaints