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Apr 17, 2024 Service Brakes

The brake pressure modulator valve leaks the transmission has problems and service airbags is on

Apr 17, 2024 Power Train

The brake pressure modulator valve leaks the transmission has problems and service airbags is on

Apr 17, 2024 Air Bags

The brake pressure modulator valve leaks the transmission has problems and service airbags is on

Apr 17, 2024 Service Brakes

The brake pressure modulator valve leaks the transmission has problems and service airbags is on

Apr 17, 2024 Power Train

The brake pressure modulator valve leaks the transmission has problems and service airbags is on

Apr 17, 2024 Air Bags

The brake pressure modulator valve leaks the transmission has problems and service airbags is on

Nov 27, 2021 Tires

Tire brand and size is cooper Discoverer stt 33×12.50R20LT. I was coming home on my lunch break and it blew out I didnt hit anything in the road or anything I have another tire the same brand and it started to separate on sidewall also but I felt a vibration so I took the tire off and put my other ...

Nov 27, 2021 Tires

Tire brand and size is cooper Discoverer stt 33×12.50R20LT. I was coming home on my lunch break and it blew out I didnt hit anything in the road or anything I have another tire the same brand and it started to separate on sidewall also but I felt a vibration so I took the tire off and put my other ...

Apr 8, 2021 Service Brakes 161,000 mi

VEHICLE LOOSES POWER AND BRAKES GO OUT THEN DIES,DOESN'T MATTER SPEED. IF SLOWING DOWN AND PRESS THE BRAKES, THE LOCKS, LIGHTS, AND SECURITY GOES CRAZY. THIS IS DANGEROUS AS IT IS IN INTERSECTIONS AND CAUTION FOR COLLISION. THE VEHICLE HAS TO BE OFF FOR A TIME FRAME AND RESTARTS FINE AND CAN GO. HAP...

Apr 8, 2021 Electrical System 161,000 mi

VEHICLE LOOSES POWER AND BRAKES GO OUT THEN DIES,DOESN'T MATTER SPEED. IF SLOWING DOWN AND PRESS THE BRAKES, THE LOCKS, LIGHTS, AND SECURITY GOES CRAZY. THIS IS DANGEROUS AS IT IS IN INTERSECTIONS AND CAUTION FOR COLLISION. THE VEHICLE HAS TO BE OFF FOR A TIME FRAME AND RESTARTS FINE AND CAN GO. HAP...

Apr 8, 2021 Power Train 161,000 mi

VEHICLE LOOSES POWER AND BRAKES GO OUT THEN DIES,DOESN'T MATTER SPEED. IF SLOWING DOWN AND PRESS THE BRAKES, THE LOCKS, LIGHTS, AND SECURITY GOES CRAZY. THIS IS DANGEROUS AS IT IS IN INTERSECTIONS AND CAUTION FOR COLLISION. THE VEHICLE HAS TO BE OFF FOR A TIME FRAME AND RESTARTS FINE AND CAN GO. HAP...

Apr 8, 2021 Service Brakes 161,000 mi

VEHICLE LOOSES POWER AND BRAKES GO OUT THEN DIES,DOESN'T MATTER SPEED. IF SLOWING DOWN AND PRESS THE BRAKES, THE LOCKS, LIGHTS, AND SECURITY GOES CRAZY. THIS IS DANGEROUS AS IT IS IN INTERSECTIONS AND CAUTION FOR COLLISION. THE VEHICLE HAS TO BE OFF FOR A TIME FRAME AND RESTARTS FINE AND CAN GO. HAP...

Apr 8, 2021 Electrical System 161,000 mi

VEHICLE LOOSES POWER AND BRAKES GO OUT THEN DIES,DOESN'T MATTER SPEED. IF SLOWING DOWN AND PRESS THE BRAKES, THE LOCKS, LIGHTS, AND SECURITY GOES CRAZY. THIS IS DANGEROUS AS IT IS IN INTERSECTIONS AND CAUTION FOR COLLISION. THE VEHICLE HAS TO BE OFF FOR A TIME FRAME AND RESTARTS FINE AND CAN GO. HAP...

Apr 8, 2021 Power Train 161,000 mi

VEHICLE LOOSES POWER AND BRAKES GO OUT THEN DIES,DOESN'T MATTER SPEED. IF SLOWING DOWN AND PRESS THE BRAKES, THE LOCKS, LIGHTS, AND SECURITY GOES CRAZY. THIS IS DANGEROUS AS IT IS IN INTERSECTIONS AND CAUTION FOR COLLISION. THE VEHICLE HAS TO BE OFF FOR A TIME FRAME AND RESTARTS FINE AND CAN GO. HAP...

Dec 21, 2020 Service Brakes 170,000 mi

THIRD BRAKE LINE FAILURE DUE TO CORROSION. AREAS OF FAILURE ARE HIDDEN FROM VIEW ABOVE OTHER COMPONENTS. UPON BRAKE LINE FAILURE, BACKUP BRAKING WAS INOPERATIVE IN ALL CASES. VEHICLE WAS ON A CITY STREET IN MOTION ATTEMPTING TO STOP. BRAKES FAILED SUDDENLY IN ALL CASES. BRAKES WERE VERY NOTICIBLY IN...

Dec 21, 2020 Service Brakes 170,000 mi

THIRD BRAKE LINE FAILURE DUE TO CORROSION. AREAS OF FAILURE ARE HIDDEN FROM VIEW ABOVE OTHER COMPONENTS. UPON BRAKE LINE FAILURE, BACKUP BRAKING WAS INOPERATIVE IN ALL CASES. VEHICLE WAS ON A CITY STREET IN MOTION ATTEMPTING TO STOP. BRAKES FAILED SUDDENLY IN ALL CASES. BRAKES WERE VERY NOTICIBLY IN...

Oct 20, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System

IT TAKES HALF AN HOUR TO FILL MY TANK IT KEEPS KICKING OFF LIKE IT'S FULL WHEN IT'S NOT

Oct 20, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System

IT TAKES HALF AN HOUR TO FILL MY TANK IT KEEPS KICKING OFF LIKE IT'S FULL WHEN IT'S NOT

May 28, 2020 Air Bags 168,500 mi

I HAD JUMPED MY DEAD BATTERY AND LEFT THE TRUCK RUNNING. ABOUT 10 MINUTES AFTER BEING JUMPED, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE NEVER MOVED AND WAS SITTING IDLY IN PARK AND NOTHING TOUCHED THE VEHICLE. *TR

May 28, 2020 Air Bags 168,500 mi

I HAD JUMPED MY DEAD BATTERY AND LEFT THE TRUCK RUNNING. ABOUT 10 MINUTES AFTER BEING JUMPED, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE NEVER MOVED AND WAS SITTING IDLY IN PARK AND NOTHING TOUCHED THE VEHICLE. *TR

Nov 20, 2018 Structure 74,000 mi

CLEAR COAT PEELING ON ALL HORIZONTAL SURFACES, UPPER DASH PANEL DEVELOPED MULTIPLE CRACKS CREATING A SAFETY HAZARD IF AIRBAG DEPLOYS.

Nov 20, 2018 Structure 74,000 mi

CLEAR COAT PEELING ON ALL HORIZONTAL SURFACES, UPPER DASH PANEL DEVELOPED MULTIPLE CRACKS CREATING A SAFETY HAZARD IF AIRBAG DEPLOYS.

Nov 16, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED TO START AND THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS EMPTY. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED A STRONG FUEL ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WENT TO THE FUEL STATION AND THE FUEL ODOR BECAME STRONGER W...

Nov 16, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED TO START AND THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS EMPTY. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED A STRONG FUEL ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WENT TO THE FUEL STATION AND THE FUEL ODOR BECAME STRONGER W...

Mar 1, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 138,000 mi

NEW BATTERY NEW ALTERNATOR HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IS NOT COMMUNICATING CORRECTLY TO HAVE THE ALTERNATOR CHARGE THE BATTERY. RESULT IS "BATTERY NOT CHARGING." THIS DURING ANY OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. BATTERY WILL DIE.

Mar 1, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 138,000 mi

NEW BATTERY NEW ALTERNATOR HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IS NOT COMMUNICATING CORRECTLY TO HAVE THE ALTERNATOR CHARGE THE BATTERY. RESULT IS "BATTERY NOT CHARGING." THIS DURING ANY OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. BATTERY WILL DIE.

Feb 26, 2018 Service Brakes 250,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE...

Feb 26, 2018 Steering 250,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE...

Feb 26, 2018 Service Brakes 250,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE...

Feb 26, 2018 Steering 250,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE...

Jan 30, 2018 Service Brakes 205,000 mi

THE ABS SYSTEM ENGAGES AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN STOPPING ON DRY PAVEMENT. GENERALLY THE CONDITION IS LIMITED TO SPEEDS UNDER 10 MPH WHEN PARKING OR STOPPING AT STOP SIGNS. THIS CONDITION DISENGAGED THE BREAKS AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO MOVE BEYOND THE TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL AT A FOUR WAY INTERSECTION, NEAR...

Jan 30, 2018 Service Brakes 205,000 mi

THE ABS SYSTEM ENGAGES AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN STOPPING ON DRY PAVEMENT. GENERALLY THE CONDITION IS LIMITED TO SPEEDS UNDER 10 MPH WHEN PARKING OR STOPPING AT STOP SIGNS. THIS CONDITION DISENGAGED THE BREAKS AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO MOVE BEYOND THE TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL AT A FOUR WAY INTERSECTION, NEAR...

Oct 28, 2017 Air Bags Crash

TAKATA INFLATORS AIRBAGS AND GAGES ON DASH. IN AN ACCIDENT AIRBAGS DIDN'T RELEASED.

Oct 28, 2017 Exterior Lighting Crash

TAKATA INFLATORS AIRBAGS AND GAGES ON DASH. IN AN ACCIDENT AIRBAGS DIDN'T RELEASED.

Oct 28, 2017 Air Bags Crash

TAKATA INFLATORS AIRBAGS AND GAGES ON DASH. IN AN ACCIDENT AIRBAGS DIDN'T RELEASED.

Oct 28, 2017 Exterior Lighting Crash

TAKATA INFLATORS AIRBAGS AND GAGES ON DASH. IN AN ACCIDENT AIRBAGS DIDN'T RELEASED.

Oct 24, 2017 Structure Crash 160,000 mi

DRIVER AND PASSENGER EXTERIOR DOOR LATCH DID NOT LATCH WHEN DOOR WAS CLOSED. WHILE THE DRIVER WAS TURNING RIGHT ON A VILLAGE STREET, BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS OPENED UNEXPECTEDLY. WHILE IN MOTION AROUND THE TURN THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THE DOOR TO AVOID ONCOMING TRAFFIC. DURING THE A...

Oct 24, 2017 Structure Crash 160,000 mi

DRIVER AND PASSENGER EXTERIOR DOOR LATCH DID NOT LATCH WHEN DOOR WAS CLOSED. WHILE THE DRIVER WAS TURNING RIGHT ON A VILLAGE STREET, BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS OPENED UNEXPECTEDLY. WHILE IN MOTION AROUND THE TURN THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THE DOOR TO AVOID ONCOMING TRAFFIC. DURING THE A...

Aug 7, 2017 Service Brakes Crash 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE DEALE...

Aug 7, 2017 Service Brakes Crash 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE DEALE...

Aug 3, 2017 Service Brakes

ABS BRAKE WENT OUT ABOUT 8 YEARS AGO BEING TOLD BY SOME MECHANICS NO POINT IN REPAIRING IT SAME THING WILL HAPPEN AGAIN SEEMS THAT IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS VECHILE WHEN IT WENT OUT I HAD 50 000 MILES AND THE 36000 MILE AND 3 YEAR WARRANITY HAS ALREADY PASSED I HEARD A FEW WEEKS AGO THAT YOU ALL HAD...

Aug 3, 2017 Service Brakes

ABS BRAKE WENT OUT ABOUT 8 YEARS AGO BEING TOLD BY SOME MECHANICS NO POINT IN REPAIRING IT SAME THING WILL HAPPEN AGAIN SEEMS THAT IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS VECHILE WHEN IT WENT OUT I HAD 50 000 MILES AND THE 36000 MILE AND 3 YEAR WARRANITY HAS ALREADY PASSED I HEARD A FEW WEEKS AGO THAT YOU ALL HAD...

Mar 15, 2017 Service Brakes 132,000 mi

ALL THE FRAME IS RUSTED AND ALL BRAKE LINES AND FUEL LINES, AND FRONT END PARTS RUSTED

Mar 15, 2017 Unknown Or Other 132,000 mi

ALL THE FRAME IS RUSTED AND ALL BRAKE LINES AND FUEL LINES, AND FRONT END PARTS RUSTED

Mar 15, 2017 Service Brakes 132,000 mi

ALL THE FRAME IS RUSTED AND ALL BRAKE LINES AND FUEL LINES, AND FRONT END PARTS RUSTED

Mar 15, 2017 Unknown Or Other 132,000 mi

ALL THE FRAME IS RUSTED AND ALL BRAKE LINES AND FUEL LINES, AND FRONT END PARTS RUSTED

Nov 24, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 140,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME AFTER PICKING MY GRANDAUGHTER UP FROM SCHOOL I WAS DOING APPROXOMITALLY 55 MPH AND MY TRUCK CAME TO ALMOST A COMPLETE STOP MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND PANEL STATED THROTTLE REDUCTION OR SOMETHING TO THAT AFFECT I CHECKED FLUIDS AND BELTS AND RESTARTED TRUCK BECAUSE I WAS HALFWAY I...

Nov 24, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 140,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME AFTER PICKING MY GRANDAUGHTER UP FROM SCHOOL I WAS DOING APPROXOMITALLY 55 MPH AND MY TRUCK CAME TO ALMOST A COMPLETE STOP MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND PANEL STATED THROTTLE REDUCTION OR SOMETHING TO THAT AFFECT I CHECKED FLUIDS AND BELTS AND RESTARTED TRUCK BECAUSE I WAS HALFWAY I...

Nov 10, 2016 Structure Crash

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON HIGHWAY 144 GOING ABOUT 30 MILES ON OCTOBER 5TH AROUND 1130 AM. WHEN MY FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WITH AXLE INSIDE IT STILL CAME OFF AND ROLLED AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. MY VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY BOTTOMED OUT AFTERWARDS. I WAS INFORMED BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER AFTER THE ACCIDENT THAT I...

Nov 10, 2016 Suspension Crash

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON HIGHWAY 144 GOING ABOUT 30 MILES ON OCTOBER 5TH AROUND 1130 AM. WHEN MY FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WITH AXLE INSIDE IT STILL CAME OFF AND ROLLED AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. MY VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY BOTTOMED OUT AFTERWARDS. I WAS INFORMED BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER AFTER THE ACCIDENT THAT I...

Nov 10, 2016 Wheels Crash

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON HIGHWAY 144 GOING ABOUT 30 MILES ON OCTOBER 5TH AROUND 1130 AM. WHEN MY FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WITH AXLE INSIDE IT STILL CAME OFF AND ROLLED AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. MY VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY BOTTOMED OUT AFTERWARDS. I WAS INFORMED BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER AFTER THE ACCIDENT THAT I...

Nov 10, 2016 Structure Crash

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON HIGHWAY 144 GOING ABOUT 30 MILES ON OCTOBER 5TH AROUND 1130 AM. WHEN MY FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WITH AXLE INSIDE IT STILL CAME OFF AND ROLLED AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. MY VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY BOTTOMED OUT AFTERWARDS. I WAS INFORMED BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER AFTER THE ACCIDENT THAT I...

Nov 10, 2016 Suspension Crash

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON HIGHWAY 144 GOING ABOUT 30 MILES ON OCTOBER 5TH AROUND 1130 AM. WHEN MY FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WITH AXLE INSIDE IT STILL CAME OFF AND ROLLED AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. MY VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY BOTTOMED OUT AFTERWARDS. I WAS INFORMED BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER AFTER THE ACCIDENT THAT I...

Nov 10, 2016 Wheels Crash

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON HIGHWAY 144 GOING ABOUT 30 MILES ON OCTOBER 5TH AROUND 1130 AM. WHEN MY FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WITH AXLE INSIDE IT STILL CAME OFF AND ROLLED AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. MY VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY BOTTOMED OUT AFTERWARDS. I WAS INFORMED BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER AFTER THE ACCIDENT THAT I...

Oct 5, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE REDUCE ENGINE SPEED MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE LOST SPEED AND THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER. THE ENGINE WAS I...

Oct 5, 2016 Engine 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE REDUCE ENGINE SPEED MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE LOST SPEED AND THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER. THE ENGINE WAS I...

Oct 5, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE REDUCE ENGINE SPEED MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE LOST SPEED AND THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER. THE ENGINE WAS I...

Oct 5, 2016 Engine 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE REDUCE ENGINE SPEED MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE LOST SPEED AND THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER. THE ENGINE WAS I...

Aug 6, 2016 Air Bags 117,000 mi

SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. RESEARCH ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE RECALLED FOR SAFETY REASONS.

Aug 6, 2016 Air Bags 117,000 mi

SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. RESEARCH ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE RECALLED FOR SAFETY REASONS.

Jun 22, 2016 Service Brakes 141,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO IMMEDIATELY STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT A BRAKE LINE WAS SEVERELY CORRODED, WHICH CAUSED A FRACTURE ...

Jun 22, 2016 Service Brakes 141,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO IMMEDIATELY STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT A BRAKE LINE WAS SEVERELY CORRODED, WHICH CAUSED A FRACTURE ...

Apr 6, 2016 Air Bags 225,000 mi

I GOT IN MY VEHICLE TO COME HOME. PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION TO START THE CAR AND AS I DID, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG EXPLODED IN MY FACE. I HAD NOT EVEN PUT THE CAR IN GEAR YET.

Apr 6, 2016 Air Bags 225,000 mi

I GOT IN MY VEHICLE TO COME HOME. PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION TO START THE CAR AND AS I DID, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG EXPLODED IN MY FACE. I HAD NOT EVEN PUT THE CAR IN GEAR YET.

Feb 2, 2016 Steering 190,000 mi

VEHICLE DEVELOPED A CLUNKING , WHILE DRIVING, THAT CAN BE FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. IT DOES NOT MATTER THE TYPE OF ROAD. MECHANIC ADVISED THAT IT WAS THE STEERING SHAFT.

Feb 2, 2016 Steering 190,000 mi

VEHICLE DEVELOPED A CLUNKING , WHILE DRIVING, THAT CAN BE FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. IT DOES NOT MATTER THE TYPE OF ROAD. MECHANIC ADVISED THAT IT WAS THE STEERING SHAFT.

Dec 8, 2015 Service Brakes 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, FUEL LEAKED FROM THE FUEL LINES AND A FUEL ODOR EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS AS THE A...

Dec 8, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, FUEL LEAKED FROM THE FUEL LINES AND A FUEL ODOR EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS AS THE A...

Dec 8, 2015 Seat Belts 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, FUEL LEAKED FROM THE FUEL LINES AND A FUEL ODOR EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS AS THE A...

Dec 8, 2015 Service Brakes 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, FUEL LEAKED FROM THE FUEL LINES AND A FUEL ODOR EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS AS THE A...

Dec 8, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, FUEL LEAKED FROM THE FUEL LINES AND A FUEL ODOR EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS AS THE A...

Dec 8, 2015 Seat Belts 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, FUEL LEAKED FROM THE FUEL LINES AND A FUEL ODOR EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS AS THE A...

Jul 15, 2015 Service Brakes 165,000 mi

MY FAMILY AND I WAS TRAVELING ON A BUSY ROAD AT 45 MPH, WHEN WE HAD TO COME TO A STOP AND OUR BRAKES DID NOT WORK. WE ALMOST SLAMMED IN THE BACK OF THE CAR THAT WAS INFRONT OF US. MY HUSBAND HAD TO PUSH THE BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND TURN TOWARD THE GRASS SHOULDER. THANK GOD NO...

Jul 15, 2015 Service Brakes 165,000 mi

MY FAMILY AND I WAS TRAVELING ON A BUSY ROAD AT 45 MPH, WHEN WE HAD TO COME TO A STOP AND OUR BRAKES DID NOT WORK. WE ALMOST SLAMMED IN THE BACK OF THE CAR THAT WAS INFRONT OF US. MY HUSBAND HAD TO PUSH THE BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND TURN TOWARD THE GRASS SHOULDER. THANK GOD NO...

Jul 6, 2015 Service Brakes 72,378 mi

YESTERDAY,JULY 4TH 2015 MY 2004 AVALANCHE; WITH ONLY 70K MILES , THE BRAKES FAILED. IT WAS DUE TO A RUSTED BLOWN OUT BRAKE LINE. I HAD NO BRAKES DRIVING ON A MOUNTAINOUS ROAD. I THOUGHT I WAS ALONE IN THIS FAILURE BUT AFTER INTERNET SEARCHING I FIND THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VINTAGE AND MODE...

Jul 6, 2015 Service Brakes 72,378 mi

YESTERDAY,JULY 4TH 2015 MY 2004 AVALANCHE; WITH ONLY 70K MILES , THE BRAKES FAILED. IT WAS DUE TO A RUSTED BLOWN OUT BRAKE LINE. I HAD NO BRAKES DRIVING ON A MOUNTAINOUS ROAD. I THOUGHT I WAS ALONE IN THIS FAILURE BUT AFTER INTERNET SEARCHING I FIND THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VINTAGE AND MODE...

Jun 9, 2015 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES EMITTED INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LAMP FLASHED RANDOMLY AND THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO WOR...

Jun 9, 2015 Fuel System, Gasoline 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES EMITTED INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LAMP FLASHED RANDOMLY AND THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO WOR...

Jun 9, 2015 Structure 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES EMITTED INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LAMP FLASHED RANDOMLY AND THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO WOR...

Jun 9, 2015 Seat Belts 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES EMITTED INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LAMP FLASHED RANDOMLY AND THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO WOR...

Jun 9, 2015 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES EMITTED INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LAMP FLASHED RANDOMLY AND THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO WOR...

Jun 9, 2015 Fuel System, Gasoline 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES EMITTED INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LAMP FLASHED RANDOMLY AND THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO WOR...

Jun 9, 2015 Structure 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES EMITTED INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LAMP FLASHED RANDOMLY AND THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO WOR...

Jun 9, 2015 Seat Belts 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES EMITTED INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LAMP FLASHED RANDOMLY AND THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO WOR...

Apr 22, 2015 Service Brakes 102,605 mi

THE VEHICLE'S ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR AND A STATE INSPECTION. THE PART TO REPAIR THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ARE ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER WITH NO DEFINITE AVAILABILITY DATE. THE TRUCK IS NOT USABLE BECAUSE OF THE FAILED STATE INSPECTION. *TR

Apr 22, 2015 Electrical System 102,605 mi

THE VEHICLE'S ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR AND A STATE INSPECTION. THE PART TO REPAIR THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ARE ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER WITH NO DEFINITE AVAILABILITY DATE. THE TRUCK IS NOT USABLE BECAUSE OF THE FAILED STATE INSPECTION. *TR

Apr 22, 2015 Service Brakes 102,605 mi

THE VEHICLE'S ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR AND A STATE INSPECTION. THE PART TO REPAIR THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ARE ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER WITH NO DEFINITE AVAILABILITY DATE. THE TRUCK IS NOT USABLE BECAUSE OF THE FAILED STATE INSPECTION. *TR

Apr 22, 2015 Electrical System 102,605 mi

THE VEHICLE'S ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR AND A STATE INSPECTION. THE PART TO REPAIR THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ARE ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER WITH NO DEFINITE AVAILABILITY DATE. THE TRUCK IS NOT USABLE BECAUSE OF THE FAILED STATE INSPECTION. *TR

Apr 15, 2015 Service Brakes 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THE CONTACT PUMPED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED BRAKE FLUID LEAKING F...

Apr 15, 2015 Service Brakes 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THE CONTACT PUMPED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED BRAKE FLUID LEAKING F...

Apr 10, 2015 Service Brakes 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT 8 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND AND THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. TH...

Apr 10, 2015 Service Brakes 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT 8 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND AND THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. TH...

Mar 10, 2015 Engine 117,957 mi

THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS BOLTS ARE SNAPPING OFF WHICH IS CAUSING LEAKING AND NOISES (TICKING SOUNDS NEAR DRIVERS SIDE) WHICH CAN BE SMELLED IN THE CABIN AND HEARD IN THE CABIN OF VEHICLE. I BEEN TOLD BY OTHER MECHANICS THAT THIS IS A SEVERE PROBLEM WITH 5.3 LITER AND 6.0 LITER ENGINES MADE BY GM.. THI...

Mar 10, 2015 Engine 117,957 mi

THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS BOLTS ARE SNAPPING OFF WHICH IS CAUSING LEAKING AND NOISES (TICKING SOUNDS NEAR DRIVERS SIDE) WHICH CAN BE SMELLED IN THE CABIN AND HEARD IN THE CABIN OF VEHICLE. I BEEN TOLD BY OTHER MECHANICS THAT THIS IS A SEVERE PROBLEM WITH 5.3 LITER AND 6.0 LITER ENGINES MADE BY GM.. THI...

Mar 6, 2015 Service Brakes 95,000 mi

UPON START UP OF THE TRUCK, THE ABS LIGHT STAYED ILLUMINATED AND STARTED CHIMING AT ME. EVERYTIME I START THE TRUCK THIS HAPPENS. I HAD MY BRAKES INSPECTED AND THEY WERE FINE. I CURRENTLY DO NOT HAVE ABS. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO A MECHANIC THIS LAST WEEK AND HAD IT LOOKED INTO. IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WIT...

Mar 6, 2015 Electrical System 95,000 mi

UPON START UP OF THE TRUCK, THE ABS LIGHT STAYED ILLUMINATED AND STARTED CHIMING AT ME. EVERYTIME I START THE TRUCK THIS HAPPENS. I HAD MY BRAKES INSPECTED AND THEY WERE FINE. I CURRENTLY DO NOT HAVE ABS. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO A MECHANIC THIS LAST WEEK AND HAD IT LOOKED INTO. IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WIT...

Mar 6, 2015 Service Brakes 95,000 mi

UPON START UP OF THE TRUCK, THE ABS LIGHT STAYED ILLUMINATED AND STARTED CHIMING AT ME. EVERYTIME I START THE TRUCK THIS HAPPENS. I HAD MY BRAKES INSPECTED AND THEY WERE FINE. I CURRENTLY DO NOT HAVE ABS. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO A MECHANIC THIS LAST WEEK AND HAD IT LOOKED INTO. IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WIT...

Mar 6, 2015 Electrical System 95,000 mi

UPON START UP OF THE TRUCK, THE ABS LIGHT STAYED ILLUMINATED AND STARTED CHIMING AT ME. EVERYTIME I START THE TRUCK THIS HAPPENS. I HAD MY BRAKES INSPECTED AND THEY WERE FINE. I CURRENTLY DO NOT HAVE ABS. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO A MECHANIC THIS LAST WEEK AND HAD IT LOOKED INTO. IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WIT...

Feb 27, 2015 Engine 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE LOW COOLANT AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CYLINDER HEAD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER...

Feb 27, 2015 Engine 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE LOW COOLANT AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CYLINDER HEAD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER...

Feb 3, 2015 Service Brakes 154,211 mi

I WAS GETTING IN MY TRUCK TO GO SHOPPING AND AFTER DRIVING FOR A SHORT DISTANCE I NOTICE MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR CAUSING ME TO HEAD INTO TRAFFIC ALMOST CAUSING A ACCIDENT. WHEN I GOT THE TRUCK HOME I NOTICE DRIPPING OF BRAKE FLUID ON DRIVER SIDE DOOR. FURTHER CHECKING I DISCOVER MY BRAKE ...

Feb 3, 2015 Service Brakes 154,211 mi

I WAS GETTING IN MY TRUCK TO GO SHOPPING AND AFTER DRIVING FOR A SHORT DISTANCE I NOTICE MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR CAUSING ME TO HEAD INTO TRAFFIC ALMOST CAUSING A ACCIDENT. WHEN I GOT THE TRUCK HOME I NOTICE DRIPPING OF BRAKE FLUID ON DRIVER SIDE DOOR. FURTHER CHECKING I DISCOVER MY BRAKE ...

Jan 14, 2015 Service Brakes 82,000 mi

AFTER APPLYING PRESSURE TO BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS TO THE FLOOR. ONCE THE TRUCK COASTED TO A STOP, WE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND FOUND BRAKE FLUID LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK. WE HAD THE TRUCK TOWED TO OUR LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED ALL...

Jan 14, 2015 Service Brakes 82,000 mi

AFTER APPLYING PRESSURE TO BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS TO THE FLOOR. ONCE THE TRUCK COASTED TO A STOP, WE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND FOUND BRAKE FLUID LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK. WE HAD THE TRUCK TOWED TO OUR LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED ALL...

Dec 19, 2014 Service Brakes 39,245 mi

I JUST PICKED UP SOME MULCH FOR AROUND MY HOUSE WITH MY 8 YEAR OLD SON AND I GOT HOME AND I WAS BACKING UP TO UNLOAD THE MULCH AND WHEN I WENT TO HIT THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES LIGHT CAME ON, LUCKILY I WASN'T DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN IT HAPPENED. THE MECHANIC SAID THE B...

Dec 19, 2014 Service Brakes 39,245 mi

I JUST PICKED UP SOME MULCH FOR AROUND MY HOUSE WITH MY 8 YEAR OLD SON AND I GOT HOME AND I WAS BACKING UP TO UNLOAD THE MULCH AND WHEN I WENT TO HIT THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES LIGHT CAME ON, LUCKILY I WASN'T DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN IT HAPPENED. THE MECHANIC SAID THE B...

Nov 25, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 56,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN I NOTICED THAT MY SPEED WOULD NOT GO OVER 35MPH. I DID NOT NOTICE THIS BEFOREHAND BECAUSE THE SPEED LIMIT WAS 35MPH UP UNTIL I NEEDED TO ACCELERATE TO HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I NOTICED THAT NO MATTER WHAT I DID, OR HOW FAST I WAS GOING, THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD NOT READ A...

Nov 25, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 56,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN I NOTICED THAT MY SPEED WOULD NOT GO OVER 35MPH. I DID NOT NOTICE THIS BEFOREHAND BECAUSE THE SPEED LIMIT WAS 35MPH UP UNTIL I NEEDED TO ACCELERATE TO HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I NOTICED THAT NO MATTER WHAT I DID, OR HOW FAST I WAS GOING, THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD NOT READ A...

Oct 21, 2014 Service Brakes 112,400 mi

APPLIED BRAKES AND BRAKE PEDDLE WENT TO THE FLOOR. I SWERVED TO THE RIGHT TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT .GOT OUT OF VEHICLE AND SAW THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND HAD RUPTURED. *TR

Oct 21, 2014 Service Brakes 112,400 mi

APPLIED BRAKES AND BRAKE PEDDLE WENT TO THE FLOOR. I SWERVED TO THE RIGHT TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT .GOT OUT OF VEHICLE AND SAW THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND HAD RUPTURED. *TR

Jul 24, 2014 Service Brakes 85,000 mi

ON THE ABOVE LISTED DATE AT APPROXIMATELY 0730 HOURS, I WAS RUNNING ERRANDS AFTER GETTING OFF WORK AND BEFORE RETURNING HOME. I STARTED TO DRIVE DOWN A SLOPED ROAD APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT AT A FOUR WAY INTERSECTION. THE TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNED RED AS I WAS APPROACHING IT AND I APPLIED THE BRAKES WH...

Jul 24, 2014 Service Brakes 85,000 mi

ON THE ABOVE LISTED DATE AT APPROXIMATELY 0730 HOURS, I WAS RUNNING ERRANDS AFTER GETTING OFF WORK AND BEFORE RETURNING HOME. I STARTED TO DRIVE DOWN A SLOPED ROAD APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT AT A FOUR WAY INTERSECTION. THE TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNED RED AS I WAS APPROACHING IT AND I APPLIED THE BRAKES WH...

Jul 10, 2014 Service Brakes 101,000 mi

TRAVELING APPX 35MPH APPLIED BRAKES TO MAKE LEFT TURN, PEDDLE WENT TO THE FLOOR. NO TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF ME OR WE WOULD HAVE HIT THEM. BRAKE FLUID POURING FROM UNDER TRUCK, UNDER DRIVER SIDE DOOR AREA. BRAKE LINE RUPTURED DUE TO RUST. LOCAL MECHANIC REPLACED RUPTURED LINE. I INSPECTED ALL LINE FEW ...

Jul 10, 2014 Service Brakes 101,000 mi

TRAVELING APPX 35MPH APPLIED BRAKES TO MAKE LEFT TURN, PEDDLE WENT TO THE FLOOR. NO TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF ME OR WE WOULD HAVE HIT THEM. BRAKE FLUID POURING FROM UNDER TRUCK, UNDER DRIVER SIDE DOOR AREA. BRAKE LINE RUPTURED DUE TO RUST. LOCAL MECHANIC REPLACED RUPTURED LINE. I INSPECTED ALL LINE FEW ...

Jun 16, 2014 Electrical System 55,000 mi

FIRST INCIDENT OF SPEEDOMETER INTERMITTENTLY WORKING OCCURRED IN SEPTEMBER 2005. WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, AND QUOTED TO FIX BUT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. OTHER CLUSTER GAUGES BEGAN FAILING COMPLETELY OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS. FINALLY THE VOLTMETER GAUGE COMPLETELY FAILS THIS YEAR. ENTIRE CLUSTER IS...

Jun 16, 2014 Electrical System 55,000 mi

FIRST INCIDENT OF SPEEDOMETER INTERMITTENTLY WORKING OCCURRED IN SEPTEMBER 2005. WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, AND QUOTED TO FIX BUT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. OTHER CLUSTER GAUGES BEGAN FAILING COMPLETELY OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS. FINALLY THE VOLTMETER GAUGE COMPLETELY FAILS THIS YEAR. ENTIRE CLUSTER IS...

May 12, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND WOULD NOT READ ANY SPEEDS OVER 20 MPH. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACE...

May 12, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND WOULD NOT READ ANY SPEEDS OVER 20 MPH. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACE...

Apr 23, 2014 Tires 84,000 mi

THE SPARE TIRE SECONDARY LATCH WAS STUCK IN THE HOIST BODY NOT ALLOWING THE SPARE TIRE TO BE RELEASED. THE DEALER, SIERRA CHEVROLET, MONROVIA, CA STATED THAT THE HOIST MECHANISM WAS STRIPPED, NOT ALLOWING THE TIRE TO BE LOWERED. I HAD SEEN THE CABLE LET DOWN BUT THE TIRE NOT COME DOWN AT COSTCO, AZU...

Apr 23, 2014 Tires 84,000 mi

THE SPARE TIRE SECONDARY LATCH WAS STUCK IN THE HOIST BODY NOT ALLOWING THE SPARE TIRE TO BE RELEASED. THE DEALER, SIERRA CHEVROLET, MONROVIA, CA STATED THAT THE HOIST MECHANISM WAS STRIPPED, NOT ALLOWING THE TIRE TO BE LOWERED. I HAD SEEN THE CABLE LET DOWN BUT THE TIRE NOT COME DOWN AT COSTCO, AZU...

Mar 31, 2014 Service Brakes 89,000 mi

I CAME AROUND A CURVE AND THERE WAS ROAD WORK GOING ON AND HAD TO STOP REAL QUICK. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. ALL THE BRAKE LINES WERE ROTTED. I HAD TO CHANGE EVERY BRAKE LINE ON MY TRUCK. *TR

Mar 31, 2014 Service Brakes 89,000 mi

I CAME AROUND A CURVE AND THERE WAS ROAD WORK GOING ON AND HAD TO STOP REAL QUICK. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. ALL THE BRAKE LINES WERE ROTTED. I HAD TO CHANGE EVERY BRAKE LINE ON MY TRUCK. *TR

Mar 11, 2014 Service Brakes 126,000 mi

WAS HOOKING UP MY TRAILER TO TOW. HAD MY DAUGHTER STEP ON THE BRAKES TO CHECK THE LIGHTS. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND ALARM WENT OFF. FOUND BRAKE FLUID SQUIRTING ONTO THE GROUND. HAD TO HAVE ALL THE BRAKE LINES REPLACED DUE TO RUST BEHIND THE DRIVERS FRONT WHEEL. FOUND OUT THIS IS A COMMON PROBL...

Mar 11, 2014 Engine 113,000 mi

THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS FASTNERS ARE SNAPPING OFF WHICH IS CAUSING CARBON MONOXIDE TO FILL THE CABIN AREA OF THE VEHICLE. THIS HAZARD JEPORDIZES THE HEALTH OF EVERY PERSON DRIVING OR RIDING AS A PASSENGER IN THE V8 POWERED VEHICLES. THIS IS HAPPENING TO NEWER MODELS AS WELL. GM IS WANTING TO CHARGE TH...

Mar 11, 2014 Service Brakes 126,000 mi

WAS HOOKING UP MY TRAILER TO TOW. HAD MY DAUGHTER STEP ON THE BRAKES TO CHECK THE LIGHTS. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND ALARM WENT OFF. FOUND BRAKE FLUID SQUIRTING ONTO THE GROUND. HAD TO HAVE ALL THE BRAKE LINES REPLACED DUE TO RUST BEHIND THE DRIVERS FRONT WHEEL. FOUND OUT THIS IS A COMMON PROBL...

Mar 11, 2014 Engine 113,000 mi

THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS FASTNERS ARE SNAPPING OFF WHICH IS CAUSING CARBON MONOXIDE TO FILL THE CABIN AREA OF THE VEHICLE. THIS HAZARD JEPORDIZES THE HEALTH OF EVERY PERSON DRIVING OR RIDING AS A PASSENGER IN THE V8 POWERED VEHICLES. THIS IS HAPPENING TO NEWER MODELS AS WELL. GM IS WANTING TO CHARGE TH...

Mar 2, 2014 Service Brakes 92,910 mi

I WAS APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION WHERE THE LIGHT WAS CHANGING AND WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I COULDN'T SLOW DOWN. I ENDED UP GOING THROUGH THE RED LIGHT WITH MY SON IN THE CAR; LUCKILY WE DIDN'T GET STRUCK. I HAD TO UTILIZE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP ON THE SHOUL...

Mar 2, 2014 Service Brakes 92,910 mi

I WAS APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION WHERE THE LIGHT WAS CHANGING AND WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I COULDN'T SLOW DOWN. I ENDED UP GOING THROUGH THE RED LIGHT WITH MY SON IN THE CAR; LUCKILY WE DIDN'T GET STRUCK. I HAD TO UTILIZE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP ON THE SHOUL...

Sep 27, 2013 Service Brakes 153,000 mi

GOING DOWN MY DRIVEWAY PUSHED ON MY BRAKES AN IT WENT TO THE FLOOR,UNDERNEATHTHE TRUCK BY THE DRIVERS DOOR THE FRAME WAS VERY WET WITH BRAKE FLUID,THE BRAKE LINE HAD BLOWN. *TR

Sep 27, 2013 Service Brakes 153,000 mi

GOING DOWN MY DRIVEWAY PUSHED ON MY BRAKES AN IT WENT TO THE FLOOR,UNDERNEATHTHE TRUCK BY THE DRIVERS DOOR THE FRAME WAS VERY WET WITH BRAKE FLUID,THE BRAKE LINE HAD BLOWN. *TR

Sep 10, 2013 Service Brakes 58,137 mi

BOTH BRAKE LINES FROM MASTER CYLINDER TO ABS MODULE FAILED RESULTING IN NO BRAKES DUE TO EXCESS RUST ON LINES.CAR FAILED INSPECTION 1 AND SECOND YEAR DUE TO ROTTED ROTORS. ALSO RECENTLY FUEL LEAKING FROM TOP OF FUEL TANK AND FUEL LINES FROM FUEL PUMP MODULE BADLY RUSTED. WORSE YET FRAME IS DISINTEGR...

Sep 10, 2013 Service Brakes 58,137 mi

BOTH BRAKE LINES FROM MASTER CYLINDER TO ABS MODULE FAILED RESULTING IN NO BRAKES DUE TO EXCESS RUST ON LINES.CAR FAILED INSPECTION 1 AND SECOND YEAR DUE TO ROTTED ROTORS. ALSO RECENTLY FUEL LEAKING FROM TOP OF FUEL TANK AND FUEL LINES FROM FUEL PUMP MODULE BADLY RUSTED. WORSE YET FRAME IS DISINTEGR...

Sep 1, 2013 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

BRAKE LINE RUPTURED FROM RUST. CHEV DEALER WANTED $2600 TO REPLACE/FIX 2004 CHEV AVALANCHE BRAKE LINES. *JS

Sep 1, 2013 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

BRAKE LINE RUPTURED FROM RUST. CHEV DEALER WANTED $2600 TO REPLACE/FIX 2004 CHEV AVALANCHE BRAKE LINES. *JS

May 6, 2013 Service Brakes 65,000 mi

I WAS APPROACHING A STOP SIGN ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET, PUSHED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND LOST BRAKING ABILITY. THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR, WHEN THAT HAPPENED THE SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON WITH AN AUDIBLE ALARM. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE TRUCK STOPPED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. A LARGE AMOUNT OF SMOKE WAS COM...

May 6, 2013 Service Brakes 65,000 mi

I WAS APPROACHING A STOP SIGN ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET, PUSHED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND LOST BRAKING ABILITY. THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR, WHEN THAT HAPPENED THE SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON WITH AN AUDIBLE ALARM. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE TRUCK STOPPED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. A LARGE AMOUNT OF SMOKE WAS COM...

Apr 3, 2013 Service Brakes 100,117 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE WITH OUR 3-YEAR-OLD SON IN THE BACK SEAT. WHEN SHE TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND IT TOOK A GREAT DISTANCE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. SHE WAS CLOSE TO HOME, SO SHE RETURNED AND PARKED IN OUR DRIVEWAY. WHEN I GOT HOME FROM ...

Apr 3, 2013 Service Brakes 100,117 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE WITH OUR 3-YEAR-OLD SON IN THE BACK SEAT. WHEN SHE TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND IT TOOK A GREAT DISTANCE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. SHE WAS CLOSE TO HOME, SO SHE RETURNED AND PARKED IN OUR DRIVEWAY. WHEN I GOT HOME FROM ...

Dec 31, 2012 Electrical System 118,052 mi

OIL PRESSURE AND WATER TEMPERTURE GAUGE'S PEGGED OUT TO THE HIGH SIDE AND WILL NOT RETURN TO NORMAL. *TR

Dec 31, 2012 Electrical System 118,052 mi

OIL PRESSURE AND WATER TEMPERTURE GAUGE'S PEGGED OUT TO THE HIGH SIDE AND WILL NOT RETURN TO NORMAL. *TR

Dec 3, 2012 Service Brakes 80,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE FROM 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL ABNORMALLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS RUSTED, CAUSING ALL OF THE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK OUT FROM...

Dec 3, 2012 Service Brakes 80,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE FROM 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL ABNORMALLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS RUSTED, CAUSING ALL OF THE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK OUT FROM...

Nov 19, 2012 Electrical System 99,000 mi

IN MAY 2012 I BOUGHT A USED 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE 1500. ABOUT TWO MONTHS LATER, I NOTICED ISSUES WITH MY SPEEDOMETER. I FIRST NOTICED IT ON A SMALL TRIP WHERE I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT AN HOUR OR SO, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE SPEEDOMETER DROPPED TO ZERO. I PULLED OVER FOR A MINUTE TO SEE WHAT MIGHT BE...

Nov 19, 2012 Electrical System 99,000 mi

IN MAY 2012 I BOUGHT A USED 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE 1500. ABOUT TWO MONTHS LATER, I NOTICED ISSUES WITH MY SPEEDOMETER. I FIRST NOTICED IT ON A SMALL TRIP WHERE I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT AN HOUR OR SO, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE SPEEDOMETER DROPPED TO ZERO. I PULLED OVER FOR A MINUTE TO SEE WHAT MIGHT BE...

Jun 29, 2012 Service Brakes 60,134 mi

LEAVING THE YANKEE STADIUM PARKING LOT IN THE BRONX . TRAFFIC WAS HEAVY! THE TRAFFIC WAS STOP AND GO . UPON STOPPING I FELT THE PEDAL GO TO THE FLOOR AND SMELLED BRAKE FLUID . I PULLED OVER AND NOTICE THE SPLIT IN THE BRAKE LINE NEAR THE CHASSIE . I THEN HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED HOME. THE TRUCK IS A 2...

Jun 29, 2012 Service Brakes 60,134 mi

LEAVING THE YANKEE STADIUM PARKING LOT IN THE BRONX . TRAFFIC WAS HEAVY! THE TRAFFIC WAS STOP AND GO . UPON STOPPING I FELT THE PEDAL GO TO THE FLOOR AND SMELLED BRAKE FLUID . I PULLED OVER AND NOTICE THE SPLIT IN THE BRAKE LINE NEAR THE CHASSIE . I THEN HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED HOME. THE TRUCK IS A 2...

Oct 13, 2011 Visibility 86,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEMS THAT WILL NOT TURN OFF/ (MOISTURE SENSITIVE WIPER SYSTEM), BECAUSE THE PRESENCE OF WATER WITHIN THE WIPER MODULES CAN EITHER CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT OR CAN LEAD TO THE CORROSION OF COMPONENTS WITHIN THE MODULE. DEFECT CONSEQUENCE: DEPENDING ON THE OCCURRENCE AND WEATHER SIT...

Oct 13, 2011 Visibility 86,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEMS THAT WILL NOT TURN OFF/ (MOISTURE SENSITIVE WIPER SYSTEM), BECAUSE THE PRESENCE OF WATER WITHIN THE WIPER MODULES CAN EITHER CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT OR CAN LEAD TO THE CORROSION OF COMPONENTS WITHIN THE MODULE. DEFECT CONSEQUENCE: DEPENDING ON THE OCCURRENCE AND WEATHER SIT...

Oct 13, 2011 Visibility 86,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEMS THAT WILL NOT TURN OFF/ (MOISTURE SENSITIVE WIPER SYSTEM), BECAUSE THE PRESENCE OF WATER WITHIN THE WIPER MODULES CAN EITHER CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT OR CAN LEAD TO THE CORROSION OF COMPONENTS WITHIN THE MODULE. DEFECT CONSEQUENCE: DEPENDING ON THE OCCURRENCE AND WEATHER SIT...

Oct 13, 2011 Visibility 86,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEMS THAT WILL NOT TURN OFF/ (MOISTURE SENSITIVE WIPER SYSTEM), BECAUSE THE PRESENCE OF WATER WITHIN THE WIPER MODULES CAN EITHER CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT OR CAN LEAD TO THE CORROSION OF COMPONENTS WITHIN THE MODULE. DEFECT CONSEQUENCE: DEPENDING ON THE OCCURRENCE AND WEATHER SIT...

Sep 20, 2011 Electrical System 150,000 mi

THE VEHICLE'S SPEEDOMETER WAS STICKING FOR ABOUT 5 MILES. THEN, THE VEHICLE'S SPEEDOMETER STOPPED ON 60 MPH PERMANENTLY. THE SPEEDOMETER HAS BEEN STUCK AT 60 MPH AND POSES A SIGNIFCANT SAFETY HAZARD. ALSO, SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUES WITH THIS MODEL 1500 SERIES CHEVROLET PICK-UP...

Sep 20, 2011 Electrical System 150,000 mi

THE VEHICLE'S SPEEDOMETER WAS STICKING FOR ABOUT 5 MILES. THEN, THE VEHICLE'S SPEEDOMETER STOPPED ON 60 MPH PERMANENTLY. THE SPEEDOMETER HAS BEEN STUCK AT 60 MPH AND POSES A SIGNIFCANT SAFETY HAZARD. ALSO, SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUES WITH THIS MODEL 1500 SERIES CHEVROLET PICK-UP...

Aug 17, 2011 Electrical System 81,494 mi

SPEEDOMETER BEGAN WORKING ERRATICALLY AND THEN NOT AT ALL. DEALERSHIP REPLACED "STEPPER MOTOR CLUTCH". CHARGED FOR LABOR ONLY. *KB

Aug 17, 2011 Electrical System 81,494 mi

SPEEDOMETER BEGAN WORKING ERRATICALLY AND THEN NOT AT ALL. DEALERSHIP REPLACED "STEPPER MOTOR CLUTCH". CHARGED FOR LABOR ONLY. *KB

Aug 17, 2011 Electrical System 81,494 mi

SPEEDOMETER BEGAN WORKING ERRATICALLY AND THEN NOT AT ALL. DEALERSHIP REPLACED "STEPPER MOTOR CLUTCH". CHARGED FOR LABOR ONLY. *KB

Aug 17, 2011 Electrical System 81,494 mi

SPEEDOMETER BEGAN WORKING ERRATICALLY AND THEN NOT AT ALL. DEALERSHIP REPLACED "STEPPER MOTOR CLUTCH". CHARGED FOR LABOR ONLY. *KB

Aug 5, 2011 Electrical System 50,000 mi

2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE 1500 2WD SPEDOMETER BECAME ERRATIC AND STOPED WORKING. THE PROBLEM WAS FIRST NOTICED WITH THE TACHOMETER ACTING ERRATIC, IT STOPPED ACTIN FUNNY AND THEN THE SPEEDOMETER BEGAN ACTING CRAZY AND THEN STUCK. *TT

Aug 5, 2011 Electrical System 50,000 mi

2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE 1500 2WD SPEDOMETER BECAME ERRATIC AND STOPED WORKING. THE PROBLEM WAS FIRST NOTICED WITH THE TACHOMETER ACTING ERRATIC, IT STOPPED ACTIN FUNNY AND THEN THE SPEEDOMETER BEGAN ACTING CRAZY AND THEN STUCK. *TT

Jun 18, 2011 Air Bags 20,000 mi

2004 AVALANCHE SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON IN 2005 DEALERSHIP REPLACE AIRBAG UNIT SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON IN 2007 DEALERSHIP CLAIMED WIRE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON IN 2009 VEHICLE OUT OF WARRANTY AND LIGHT NOW STAYS ON WITH NO APPARENT FIX AVAILABLE STARTED RESE...

Jun 18, 2011 Air Bags 20,000 mi

2004 AVALANCHE SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON IN 2005 DEALERSHIP REPLACE AIRBAG UNIT SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON IN 2007 DEALERSHIP CLAIMED WIRE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON IN 2009 VEHICLE OUT OF WARRANTY AND LIGHT NOW STAYS ON WITH NO APPARENT FIX AVAILABLE STARTED RESE...

May 25, 2011 Air Bags 74,854 mi

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAIN ON AT ALL TIMES NOW. HAS BEEN AN HABITUAL PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL YEAR VEHICLE, YET MULTIPLE DEALERS ARE UNWILLING TO HELP WITH THIS OBVIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

May 25, 2011 Air Bags 74,854 mi

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAIN ON AT ALL TIMES NOW. HAS BEEN AN HABITUAL PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL YEAR VEHICLE, YET MULTIPLE DEALERS ARE UNWILLING TO HELP WITH THIS OBVIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Apr 4, 2011 Electrical System 147,424 mi

WAS DRIVING MY 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 DOWN THE ROAD, WHEN I NOTICED THAT MY SPEEDOMETER WAS ACTING FUNNY. WAS MOVING ERRATICALLY IN UPWARD INCREMENTS OF ONE MILE PER HOUR, WHILE STICKING AND JUMPING ON EACH INCREMENT. THEN, IT JUST FLAT QUIT! NOT KNOWING THE MECHANICS OF MY VEHICLES SPEEDO...

Apr 4, 2011 Electrical System 147,424 mi

WAS DRIVING MY 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 DOWN THE ROAD, WHEN I NOTICED THAT MY SPEEDOMETER WAS ACTING FUNNY. WAS MOVING ERRATICALLY IN UPWARD INCREMENTS OF ONE MILE PER HOUR, WHILE STICKING AND JUMPING ON EACH INCREMENT. THEN, IT JUST FLAT QUIT! NOT KNOWING THE MECHANICS OF MY VEHICLES SPEEDO...

Mar 28, 2011 Electrical System 85,970 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER FUNCTIONED ERRATICALLY. MOST RECENTLY, IT WAS STUCK AT THE HIGHEST SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT HE WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIR COSTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE...

Mar 28, 2011 Electrical System 85,970 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER FUNCTIONED ERRATICALLY. MOST RECENTLY, IT WAS STUCK AT THE HIGHEST SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT HE WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIR COSTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE...

Nov 15, 2010 Electrical System 90,672 mi

ON THE 2004 AVALANCHE Z71 THE SPEED GAUGE GETS STUCK THEREFORE MAKING A SAFETY HAZARD. NOT BEEN ABLE TO KNOW YOUR SPEED COULD END UP DEADLY. *TR

Nov 15, 2010 Electrical System 90,672 mi

ON THE 2004 AVALANCHE Z71 THE SPEED GAUGE GETS STUCK THEREFORE MAKING A SAFETY HAZARD. NOT BEEN ABLE TO KNOW YOUR SPEED COULD END UP DEADLY. *TR

Aug 31, 2010 Seat Belts Crash 64,680 mi

I HAVE A 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE WHICH I BOUGHT NEW THAT WAS INVOLVED IN A T-BONE COLLISION AT APPROX. 35 MPH ACROSS THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE . THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY NOR DID THE SHOULDER HARNESS LATCH EVEN THOUGH I HAD MY SEAT BELT ON. I FEEL THIS MAY BE A SAFETY CONCERN SO I AM MAKING YOU A...

Aug 31, 2010 Air Bags Crash 64,680 mi

I HAVE A 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE WHICH I BOUGHT NEW THAT WAS INVOLVED IN A T-BONE COLLISION AT APPROX. 35 MPH ACROSS THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE . THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY NOR DID THE SHOULDER HARNESS LATCH EVEN THOUGH I HAD MY SEAT BELT ON. I FEEL THIS MAY BE A SAFETY CONCERN SO I AM MAKING YOU A...

Aug 31, 2010 Seat Belts Crash 64,680 mi

I HAVE A 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE WHICH I BOUGHT NEW THAT WAS INVOLVED IN A T-BONE COLLISION AT APPROX. 35 MPH ACROSS THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE . THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY NOR DID THE SHOULDER HARNESS LATCH EVEN THOUGH I HAD MY SEAT BELT ON. I FEEL THIS MAY BE A SAFETY CONCERN SO I AM MAKING YOU A...

Aug 31, 2010 Air Bags Crash 64,680 mi

I HAVE A 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE WHICH I BOUGHT NEW THAT WAS INVOLVED IN A T-BONE COLLISION AT APPROX. 35 MPH ACROSS THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE . THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY NOR DID THE SHOULDER HARNESS LATCH EVEN THOUGH I HAD MY SEAT BELT ON. I FEEL THIS MAY BE A SAFETY CONCERN SO I AM MAKING YOU A...

Jul 7, 2010 Air Bags 126,450 mi

2004 AVALANCHE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON. READ NUMEROUS FORUMS AND THIS SHOULD BE FIXED AT NO CHARGE DUE TO A SAFETY ISSUE. A LOT OF CHEVY OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Jul 7, 2010 Air Bags 126,450 mi

2004 AVALANCHE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON. READ NUMEROUS FORUMS AND THIS SHOULD BE FIXED AT NO CHARGE DUE TO A SAFETY ISSUE. A LOT OF CHEVY OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Jun 30, 2010 Electrical System 80,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPER WILL NOT CUT OFF. LEFT SIDE OF DASH BLOWS HOT AIR WHILE THE RIGHT SIDE BLOWS COLD AIR WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS ON. *TR

Jun 30, 2010 Visibility 80,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPER WILL NOT CUT OFF. LEFT SIDE OF DASH BLOWS HOT AIR WHILE THE RIGHT SIDE BLOWS COLD AIR WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS ON. *TR

Jun 30, 2010 Electrical System 80,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPER WILL NOT CUT OFF. LEFT SIDE OF DASH BLOWS HOT AIR WHILE THE RIGHT SIDE BLOWS COLD AIR WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS ON. *TR

Jun 30, 2010 Visibility 80,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPER WILL NOT CUT OFF. LEFT SIDE OF DASH BLOWS HOT AIR WHILE THE RIGHT SIDE BLOWS COLD AIR WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS ON. *TR

Apr 30, 2010 Electrical System 46,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD SHOW THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT DIFFERENT RATES OF SPEED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. WHEN DRIVING, THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD FLUCTUATE SO HE HAD TO USE GPS TO FIND OUT HOW FAST HE WAS DRIVING. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INS...

Apr 30, 2010 Electrical System 46,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD SHOW THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT DIFFERENT RATES OF SPEED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. WHEN DRIVING, THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD FLUCTUATE SO HE HAD TO USE GPS TO FIND OUT HOW FAST HE WAS DRIVING. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INS...

Apr 8, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 71,000 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILURE DUE TO RUSTY LINES ALONG FRAME ON DRIVERS SIDE OF MY 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE. LINE BROKE AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THERE WAS A SLIGHT AMOUNT OF REAR BRAKING POWER LEFT BUT THE TRUCK WOULD NOT STOP IN NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE LINES WERE REPAIRED AT THE DEALER. LUCKIL...

Apr 8, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 71,000 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILURE DUE TO RUSTY LINES ALONG FRAME ON DRIVERS SIDE OF MY 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE. LINE BROKE AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THERE WAS A SLIGHT AMOUNT OF REAR BRAKING POWER LEFT BUT THE TRUCK WOULD NOT STOP IN NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE LINES WERE REPAIRED AT THE DEALER. LUCKIL...

Apr 3, 2010 Electrical System 110,000 mi

I OWN AN 04 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE AND THE TBC2 FUSE ALWAYS BLOWS. SO I HAVE NO DASH LIGHTS TO SHOW ME MY SPEED OR ANYTHING. I HAVE READ UP ON THIS AND LOTS OF THESE TRUCKS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH WIRES RUBBING AND SHORTING OUT. AS WELL AS THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AS WELL WHICH I THINK IS...

Apr 3, 2010 Electrical System 110,000 mi

I OWN AN 04 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE AND THE TBC2 FUSE ALWAYS BLOWS. SO I HAVE NO DASH LIGHTS TO SHOW ME MY SPEED OR ANYTHING. I HAVE READ UP ON THIS AND LOTS OF THESE TRUCKS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH WIRES RUBBING AND SHORTING OUT. AS WELL AS THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AS WELL WHICH I THINK IS...

Mar 31, 2010 Air Bags Crash 138,000 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON 02/22/2010. A VERY LARGE ICE CHEST FLEW OUT OF A VEHICLE SEVERAL CARS AHEAD OF ME ON THE HIGHWAY. TRAFFIC WAS GOING AROUND 55 - 60 MPH. THE FIRST CAR SLAMMED ON THEIR BRAKES, TRYING TO AVOID THE ICE CHEST. THE CAR BEHIND CRASHED INTO THEM AND SO ON. I WAS THE LAST VE...

Mar 31, 2010 Air Bags Crash 138,000 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON 02/22/2010. A VERY LARGE ICE CHEST FLEW OUT OF A VEHICLE SEVERAL CARS AHEAD OF ME ON THE HIGHWAY. TRAFFIC WAS GOING AROUND 55 - 60 MPH. THE FIRST CAR SLAMMED ON THEIR BRAKES, TRYING TO AVOID THE ICE CHEST. THE CAR BEHIND CRASHED INTO THEM AND SO ON. I WAS THE LAST VE...

Mar 30, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,395 mi

ENGINE IS USING OIL BAD. IT SMOKES WHEN STARTED.

Mar 30, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,395 mi

ENGINE IS USING OIL BAD. IT SMOKES WHEN STARTED.

Mar 16, 2010 Electrical System 127,000 mi

MY 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE Z66'S SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONS CONSTANTLY WHILE I AM DRIVING BY DISPLAYING THAT I AM GOING OVER 120 MILES PER HOUR WHEN ITS ONLY JUST BEEN BACKED UP AND OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. THEN WHEN I DRIVE, I HAVE NO IDEA HOW FAST I AM ACTUALLY GOING DUE TO THIS DEFECTIVE SPEEDOMETER BY ...

Mar 16, 2010 Electrical System 127,000 mi

MY 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE Z66'S SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONS CONSTANTLY WHILE I AM DRIVING BY DISPLAYING THAT I AM GOING OVER 120 MILES PER HOUR WHEN ITS ONLY JUST BEEN BACKED UP AND OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. THEN WHEN I DRIVE, I HAVE NO IDEA HOW FAST I AM ACTUALLY GOING DUE TO THIS DEFECTIVE SPEEDOMETER BY ...

Mar 8, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

RETAINING HOOK ATTACHED TO UNDERSIDE OF HOOD IS RUSTING APART FROM THE HOOD PANEL. CHUNKS OF RUSTED METAL ARE FALLING OFF OF THE AREA AROUND THE HOOD RETAINING HOOK. VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER RUST WARRANTY BUT GENERAL MOTORS WILL NOT HONOR RUST THROUGH WARRANTY. SEVERE RUST BEGAN WHEN VEHICLE WAS AP...

Mar 8, 2010 Structure 50,000 mi

RETAINING HOOK ATTACHED TO UNDERSIDE OF HOOD IS RUSTING APART FROM THE HOOD PANEL. CHUNKS OF RUSTED METAL ARE FALLING OFF OF THE AREA AROUND THE HOOD RETAINING HOOK. VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER RUST WARRANTY BUT GENERAL MOTORS WILL NOT HONOR RUST THROUGH WARRANTY. SEVERE RUST BEGAN WHEN VEHICLE WAS AP...

Mar 8, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

RETAINING HOOK ATTACHED TO UNDERSIDE OF HOOD IS RUSTING APART FROM THE HOOD PANEL. CHUNKS OF RUSTED METAL ARE FALLING OFF OF THE AREA AROUND THE HOOD RETAINING HOOK. VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER RUST WARRANTY BUT GENERAL MOTORS WILL NOT HONOR RUST THROUGH WARRANTY. SEVERE RUST BEGAN WHEN VEHICLE WAS AP...

Mar 8, 2010 Structure 50,000 mi

RETAINING HOOK ATTACHED TO UNDERSIDE OF HOOD IS RUSTING APART FROM THE HOOD PANEL. CHUNKS OF RUSTED METAL ARE FALLING OFF OF THE AREA AROUND THE HOOD RETAINING HOOK. VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER RUST WARRANTY BUT GENERAL MOTORS WILL NOT HONOR RUST THROUGH WARRANTY. SEVERE RUST BEGAN WHEN VEHICLE WAS AP...

Feb 14, 2010 Structure 58,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE AND HAVE HAD SEVERAL FLAT TIRES, WAS NEVER STUCK ON THE HIGHWAY SO NEVER REMOVED THE SPARE TIRE. TODAY AND YESTERDAY 02-13-10 / 02-14-10 HAVE BEEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SPARE TIRE AND FEEL GRATEFUL THE FAILURE OCCURRED IN MY DRIVEWAY. IF NOT I WOULD BE STUCK, AS IT ...

Feb 14, 2010 Tires 58,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE AND HAVE HAD SEVERAL FLAT TIRES, WAS NEVER STUCK ON THE HIGHWAY SO NEVER REMOVED THE SPARE TIRE. TODAY AND YESTERDAY 02-13-10 / 02-14-10 HAVE BEEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SPARE TIRE AND FEEL GRATEFUL THE FAILURE OCCURRED IN MY DRIVEWAY. IF NOT I WOULD BE STUCK, AS IT ...

Feb 14, 2010 Structure 58,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE AND HAVE HAD SEVERAL FLAT TIRES, WAS NEVER STUCK ON THE HIGHWAY SO NEVER REMOVED THE SPARE TIRE. TODAY AND YESTERDAY 02-13-10 / 02-14-10 HAVE BEEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SPARE TIRE AND FEEL GRATEFUL THE FAILURE OCCURRED IN MY DRIVEWAY. IF NOT I WOULD BE STUCK, AS IT ...

Feb 14, 2010 Tires 58,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE AND HAVE HAD SEVERAL FLAT TIRES, WAS NEVER STUCK ON THE HIGHWAY SO NEVER REMOVED THE SPARE TIRE. TODAY AND YESTERDAY 02-13-10 / 02-14-10 HAVE BEEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SPARE TIRE AND FEEL GRATEFUL THE FAILURE OCCURRED IN MY DRIVEWAY. IF NOT I WOULD BE STUCK, AS IT ...

Jan 25, 2010 Electrical System 60,000 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER WILL QUIT WORKING CORRECTLY, AFTER DRIVING FOR A LITTLE BIT THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE WILL GET JERKY AND THEN START DROPPING DOWN TO ZERO WHILE MAINTAIN THE SAME SPEED ON THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE AS YOU DON'T REALLY KNOW HOW FAST YOU ARE GOING ANY MORE AND ALL THE OTHER DAS...

Jan 25, 2010 Electrical System 60,000 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER WILL QUIT WORKING CORRECTLY, AFTER DRIVING FOR A LITTLE BIT THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE WILL GET JERKY AND THEN START DROPPING DOWN TO ZERO WHILE MAINTAIN THE SAME SPEED ON THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE AS YOU DON'T REALLY KNOW HOW FAST YOU ARE GOING ANY MORE AND ALL THE OTHER DAS...

Jan 21, 2010 Tires 74,268 mi

SUDDEN TIRE BLOW-OUT ON HIGHWAY. PRESSURES OK, TIRES MAINTAINED. APPROX 75% SERVICE LIFE OF TIRE LEFT. TIRE WAS GENERAL GRABBER AW P265/70R16. MERCHANTS TIRE DID NOT HONOR ANY WARRANTY. CURIOUS IF OTHER TIRES MAY BLOW OR IS THIS AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. TIRES WERE PURCHASED AT 52K MILES, CURRENTLY 74K ...

Jan 21, 2010 Tires 74,268 mi

SUDDEN TIRE BLOW-OUT ON HIGHWAY. PRESSURES OK, TIRES MAINTAINED. APPROX 75% SERVICE LIFE OF TIRE LEFT. TIRE WAS GENERAL GRABBER AW P265/70R16. MERCHANTS TIRE DID NOT HONOR ANY WARRANTY. CURIOUS IF OTHER TIRES MAY BLOW OR IS THIS AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. TIRES WERE PURCHASED AT 52K MILES, CURRENTLY 74K ...

Dec 31, 2009 Electrical System 41,000 mi

MY 2004 AVALANCHE SPEEDOMETER NO LONGER OPERATES, IT SAYS I AM GOING 120 MILES PER HOUR AND 70 MILES PER HOUR WHEN STOPPED. I CHECKED A WEB SITE AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A STANDARD PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE AND I THINK THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL. *TR

Dec 31, 2009 Electrical System 41,000 mi

MY 2004 AVALANCHE SPEEDOMETER NO LONGER OPERATES, IT SAYS I AM GOING 120 MILES PER HOUR AND 70 MILES PER HOUR WHEN STOPPED. I CHECKED A WEB SITE AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A STANDARD PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE AND I THINK THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL. *TR

Dec 18, 2009 Electrical System 79,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 AVALANCHE AND IT HAS BEEN WORKING GREAT FOR THE LAST 4 YEARS. RECENTLY WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS MY SPEEDOMETER HAD BEEN TWITCHING AND STICKING ON A CERTAIN NUMBER. AFTER A FEW WEEKS OF THAT. IT FINALLY GOT STUCK ON 15 MPH. I CALLED GM AND THEY STATED THAT THEY KNOW IT IS A PROBLEM, AND...

Dec 18, 2009 Electrical System 79,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 AVALANCHE AND IT HAS BEEN WORKING GREAT FOR THE LAST 4 YEARS. RECENTLY WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS MY SPEEDOMETER HAD BEEN TWITCHING AND STICKING ON A CERTAIN NUMBER. AFTER A FEW WEEKS OF THAT. IT FINALLY GOT STUCK ON 15 MPH. I CALLED GM AND THEY STATED THAT THEY KNOW IT IS A PROBLEM, AND...

Dec 7, 2009 Seats 35,000 mi

I PULLED INTO A GAS STATION, DRIVING A 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE. I HAD DROPPED SOMETHING BETWEEN THE SEAT AND THE DOOR. I TURNED OFF THE TRUCK AS I WAS REACHING DOWN TO FIND WHAT I HAD DROPPED. WHEN I PULLED THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, THE AUTOMATIC SEAT WENT BACKWARDS (WHICH IS A PERSONAL SETTING O...

Dec 7, 2009 Seats 35,000 mi

I PULLED INTO A GAS STATION, DRIVING A 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE. I HAD DROPPED SOMETHING BETWEEN THE SEAT AND THE DOOR. I TURNED OFF THE TRUCK AS I WAS REACHING DOWN TO FIND WHAT I HAD DROPPED. WHEN I PULLED THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, THE AUTOMATIC SEAT WENT BACKWARDS (WHICH IS A PERSONAL SETTING O...

Oct 6, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION ON MY 2004 AVALANCHE WHICH STARTED AT 40,000 MILES. THE PROBLEM IS CONSTANT AND COULD BE DANGEROUS. THERE IS CURRENTLY A RECALL ON THE 1998- 2002 FOR THE SAME PROBLEM BUT NOT ON 03-04 ETC.. I KNOW OF AN 03 WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS AND HE HIT A POLE. I CONTACTED GM AND A PAT O...

Oct 6, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION ON MY 2004 AVALANCHE WHICH STARTED AT 40,000 MILES. THE PROBLEM IS CONSTANT AND COULD BE DANGEROUS. THERE IS CURRENTLY A RECALL ON THE 1998- 2002 FOR THE SAME PROBLEM BUT NOT ON 03-04 ETC.. I KNOW OF AN 03 WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS AND HE HIT A POLE. I CONTACTED GM AND A PAT O...

Oct 4, 2009 Electrical System

THE SPEEDOMETER ON MY 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. SOMETIMES IT SITS AT 0 WHEN I AM DEFINITELY GOING FASTER THAN THAT. WHEN IT DOES START MOVING, IT ISN'T KEEPING THE CORRECT SPEED. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN JUNE OF 2009 AND NOTICED THE PROBLEM IN JULY OF 1009. *TR

Oct 4, 2009 Electrical System

THE SPEEDOMETER ON MY 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. SOMETIMES IT SITS AT 0 WHEN I AM DEFINITELY GOING FASTER THAN THAT. WHEN IT DOES START MOVING, IT ISN'T KEEPING THE CORRECT SPEED. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN JUNE OF 2009 AND NOTICED THE PROBLEM IN JULY OF 1009. *TR

Jul 8, 2009 Electrical System 72,000 mi

THE CLUSTER ISN'T WORKING SYSTEM STATES CHARGING AT 30 VOLTS, TESTED WITH METER 14 VOLTS, ALSO SPEEDOMETER STATES THAT I AM DOING 65MPH WHILE AT A DEAD STOP. *TR

Jul 8, 2009 Electrical System 72,000 mi

THE CLUSTER ISN'T WORKING SYSTEM STATES CHARGING AT 30 VOLTS, TESTED WITH METER 14 VOLTS, ALSO SPEEDOMETER STATES THAT I AM DOING 65MPH WHILE AT A DEAD STOP. *TR

Jun 27, 2009 Electrical System 98,000 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER IN MY 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE HAS GONE HAYWIRE!! WHEN I'M GOING 30 IT READS 100, AND SOMETIMES WHEN I'M GOING 20 IT READS ONLY 10 MPH. *TR

Jun 27, 2009 Electrical System 98,000 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER IN MY 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE HAS GONE HAYWIRE!! WHEN I'M GOING 30 IT READS 100, AND SOMETIMES WHEN I'M GOING 20 IT READS ONLY 10 MPH. *TR

Jun 3, 2009 Steering 35,000 mi

LOUD POPPING SOUND FROM CROSSMEMBER AND, DEFECTIVE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ON STEERING. 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE. *TR

Jun 3, 2009 Steering 35,000 mi

LOUD POPPING SOUND FROM CROSSMEMBER AND, DEFECTIVE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ON STEERING. 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE. *TR

May 16, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 38,916 mi

SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED BRAKE FAILURE COMING TO A STOP. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, BRAKE FLUID WAS GUSHING OUT FROM UNDER DRIVER'S DOOR. LATER EXAMINATION REVEALED BRAKE LINES SEVERELY RUSTED AND ONE FAILED DUE TO EXTENSIVE RUSTING. *TR

May 16, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 38,916 mi

SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED BRAKE FAILURE COMING TO A STOP. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, BRAKE FLUID WAS GUSHING OUT FROM UNDER DRIVER'S DOOR. LATER EXAMINATION REVEALED BRAKE LINES SEVERELY RUSTED AND ONE FAILED DUE TO EXTENSIVE RUSTING. *TR

Apr 9, 2009 Electrical System 80,000 mi

2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE..SPEEDOMETER REGISTERING 55MPH...RUNNING APPROX. 75MPH TO 80MPH...OR MORE....WHEN DECELERATING...MOVES DOWNWARD IN CLICKING MOTION..ACCELERATES IN CLICKING MOTION...THERE IS CONSTANT CLICKING/TICKING NOISE BEHIND PANEL..CALLED GM...WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE ISSUE...INSULTING AS I AM ...

Apr 9, 2009 Electrical System 80,000 mi

2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE..SPEEDOMETER REGISTERING 55MPH...RUNNING APPROX. 75MPH TO 80MPH...OR MORE....WHEN DECELERATING...MOVES DOWNWARD IN CLICKING MOTION..ACCELERATES IN CLICKING MOTION...THERE IS CONSTANT CLICKING/TICKING NOISE BEHIND PANEL..CALLED GM...WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE ISSUE...INSULTING AS I AM ...

Mar 12, 2009 Electrical System 144,100 mi

SPEEDOMETER QUIT WORKING. *TR

Mar 12, 2009 Electrical System 144,100 mi

SPEEDOMETER QUIT WORKING. *TR

Mar 3, 2009 Steering

THE STEERING GEAR BOXES ON MOST GM TRUCKS. THEY HAVE TO BE TAKEN TO DEALER FOR SERVICE EVERY 30,000 MI 150 DOLLAR CHARGE. IT MAKES YOU THINK THERE IS SOMETHING LOOSE IN THE FRONT END. HAD MINE REPLACES BUT AFTER 30,000 MI. IT'S BACK. *TR

Mar 3, 2009 Steering

THE STEERING GEAR BOXES ON MOST GM TRUCKS. THEY HAVE TO BE TAKEN TO DEALER FOR SERVICE EVERY 30,000 MI 150 DOLLAR CHARGE. IT MAKES YOU THINK THERE IS SOMETHING LOOSE IN THE FRONT END. HAD MINE REPLACES BUT AFTER 30,000 MI. IT'S BACK. *TR

Mar 2, 2009 Electrical System

THE SPEEDOMETER ON MY 2004 AVALANCHE (CLUSTER) IS FAILING. IT READS 120 MPH WHEN IT IS IDLING AND SHOWS THE SAME WHEN IM DOING 60-65 MPH. I BOUGHT THE CAR USED (WITH 25,000) AND CURRENTLY IT HAS 108,000. THIS IS RIDICULOUS! ITS A COMMON PROBLEM THOUGHT THE STATE, WHY ISN'T IT BEING REPLACED FREE ...

Mar 2, 2009 Electrical System

THE SPEEDOMETER ON MY 2004 AVALANCHE (CLUSTER) IS FAILING. IT READS 120 MPH WHEN IT IS IDLING AND SHOWS THE SAME WHEN IM DOING 60-65 MPH. I BOUGHT THE CAR USED (WITH 25,000) AND CURRENTLY IT HAS 108,000. THIS IS RIDICULOUS! ITS A COMMON PROBLEM THOUGHT THE STATE, WHY ISN'T IT BEING REPLACED FREE ...

Feb 20, 2009 Electrical System 125,000 mi

I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY DASH CLUSTER IT PINS ITSELF AT HIGH SPEED AND THE AMP GAUGE AND TEMP GAUGES STOP WORKING TOO I HAD THIS PROBLEM JUST AFTER BUYING IT AND IT HAD 125000KMS ON IT AND CHEVY SAID IT WAS OVER THE KMS TOO BE COVERED TO ME THEIR SHOULD NOT BE A TIME FRAME OR MILEAGE SET TOO HAVE...

Feb 20, 2009 Electrical System 125,000 mi

I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY DASH CLUSTER IT PINS ITSELF AT HIGH SPEED AND THE AMP GAUGE AND TEMP GAUGES STOP WORKING TOO I HAD THIS PROBLEM JUST AFTER BUYING IT AND IT HAD 125000KMS ON IT AND CHEVY SAID IT WAS OVER THE KMS TOO BE COVERED TO ME THEIR SHOULD NOT BE A TIME FRAME OR MILEAGE SET TOO HAVE...

Feb 12, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

ADDING COOLING AND SEEING BLUE SMOKE COMING OUT WHEN STARTING VEHICLE I FIND OUT THAT I HAVE TWO CRACKED HEADS. *TR

Feb 12, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

ADDING COOLING AND SEEING BLUE SMOKE COMING OUT WHEN STARTING VEHICLE I FIND OUT THAT I HAVE TWO CRACKED HEADS. *TR

Feb 6, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TAILGATE STRAPS WERE RUSTY AND BEGINNING TO FAIL. IN ADDITION, THE ABS SPEED SENSOR WAS SLOW AT STOPPING THE VEHICLE. THE ABS WOULD PULSE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD TAKE LONGER TO STOP. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE AND V...

Feb 6, 2009 Structure 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TAILGATE STRAPS WERE RUSTY AND BEGINNING TO FAIL. IN ADDITION, THE ABS SPEED SENSOR WAS SLOW AT STOPPING THE VEHICLE. THE ABS WOULD PULSE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD TAKE LONGER TO STOP. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE AND V...

Feb 6, 2009 Steering 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TAILGATE STRAPS WERE RUSTY AND BEGINNING TO FAIL. IN ADDITION, THE ABS SPEED SENSOR WAS SLOW AT STOPPING THE VEHICLE. THE ABS WOULD PULSE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD TAKE LONGER TO STOP. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE AND V...

Feb 6, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TAILGATE STRAPS WERE RUSTY AND BEGINNING TO FAIL. IN ADDITION, THE ABS SPEED SENSOR WAS SLOW AT STOPPING THE VEHICLE. THE ABS WOULD PULSE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD TAKE LONGER TO STOP. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE AND V...

Feb 6, 2009 Structure 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TAILGATE STRAPS WERE RUSTY AND BEGINNING TO FAIL. IN ADDITION, THE ABS SPEED SENSOR WAS SLOW AT STOPPING THE VEHICLE. THE ABS WOULD PULSE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD TAKE LONGER TO STOP. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE AND V...

Feb 6, 2009 Steering 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TAILGATE STRAPS WERE RUSTY AND BEGINNING TO FAIL. IN ADDITION, THE ABS SPEED SENSOR WAS SLOW AT STOPPING THE VEHICLE. THE ABS WOULD PULSE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD TAKE LONGER TO STOP. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE AND V...

Feb 3, 2009 Electrical System

THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ON MY VEHICLE IS DISPLAYING THE INCORRECT INFORMATION FOR FUEL LEVEL AND OIL LEVEL. THIS IS OCCURRING AT STARTUP AND CONTINUES WHILE I DRIVE THE VEHICLE AND IS A CONSTANT PROBLEM. NOTHING HAS YET BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM BUT FEEL THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD ASSUME FIN...

Feb 3, 2009 Electrical System

THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ON MY VEHICLE IS DISPLAYING THE INCORRECT INFORMATION FOR FUEL LEVEL AND OIL LEVEL. THIS IS OCCURRING AT STARTUP AND CONTINUES WHILE I DRIVE THE VEHICLE AND IS A CONSTANT PROBLEM. NOTHING HAS YET BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM BUT FEEL THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD ASSUME FIN...

Dec 28, 2008 Electrical System 145,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER HAS BECOME ERRATIC AT ZERO TO 120 MPH AT ANY GIVEN TIME OR ANY WHERE INBETWEEN TRUCK RUNNING OR SETTING STILL. WILL BE TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD AT FLOW OF TRAFFIC AND SPEEDOMETER WILL BE ZERO TO 120. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. GMC OR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO ISSUE A RECALL. THIS IS A PROB...

Dec 28, 2008 Electrical System 145,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER HAS BECOME ERRATIC AT ZERO TO 120 MPH AT ANY GIVEN TIME OR ANY WHERE INBETWEEN TRUCK RUNNING OR SETTING STILL. WILL BE TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD AT FLOW OF TRAFFIC AND SPEEDOMETER WILL BE ZERO TO 120. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. GMC OR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO ISSUE A RECALL. THIS IS A PROB...

Dec 24, 2008 Electrical System 35,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW STOPPED WORKING, LOCKED IN CLOSED POSITION. NOTHING LEADING UP TO IT. HAPPENED IN OCT 2007 (1 MONTH OUT OF WARRANTY). FINALLY TOOK TO DEALER FOR REPAIR IN OCT '08. DEALER REPLACED MOTOR AND REGULATOR $588 COST. COMPLAINED TO CHEVY IN DEC '08, THEY SAID SMALL PLASTIC PAR...

Dec 24, 2008 Electrical System 35,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW STOPPED WORKING, LOCKED IN CLOSED POSITION. NOTHING LEADING UP TO IT. HAPPENED IN OCT 2007 (1 MONTH OUT OF WARRANTY). FINALLY TOOK TO DEALER FOR REPAIR IN OCT '08. DEALER REPLACED MOTOR AND REGULATOR $588 COST. COMPLAINED TO CHEVY IN DEC '08, THEY SAID SMALL PLASTIC PAR...

Nov 21, 2008 Electrical System 39,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYED INACCURATE READINGS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERN...

Nov 21, 2008 Electrical System 39,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYED INACCURATE READINGS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERN...

Oct 29, 2008 Electrical System 126,000 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER IN MY 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE STARTING STICKING - AND NOW READS ANY WERE FROM 45 - 65 WHEN I AM AT A STOP AND OVER 120 AT TIMES, VERY SPORADIC OPERATION OF SPEEDOMETER CAN NOT DETERMINE TRUE SPEED OF TRAVEL. *TR

Oct 29, 2008 Electrical System 126,000 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER IN MY 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE STARTING STICKING - AND NOW READS ANY WERE FROM 45 - 65 WHEN I AM AT A STOP AND OVER 120 AT TIMES, VERY SPORADIC OPERATION OF SPEEDOMETER CAN NOT DETERMINE TRUE SPEED OF TRAVEL. *TR

Oct 24, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

I AM UNABLE TO DRIVE MY 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE DUE TO THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM GOING OUT WHICH MAKES THE POWER STEERING GO OUT AS WELL. PRIOR TO THE SYSTEM GOING COMPLETELY OUT IT OCCASIONALLY IT WOULD BE HARD TO TURN THE STEERI NG WHEEL UPON STARTING UP THE VEHICLE I CONTACTED THE RECALL DEPARTMENT...

Oct 24, 2008 Steering 80,000 mi

I AM UNABLE TO DRIVE MY 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE DUE TO THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM GOING OUT WHICH MAKES THE POWER STEERING GO OUT AS WELL. PRIOR TO THE SYSTEM GOING COMPLETELY OUT IT OCCASIONALLY IT WOULD BE HARD TO TURN THE STEERI NG WHEEL UPON STARTING UP THE VEHICLE I CONTACTED THE RECALL DEPARTMENT...

Oct 24, 2008 Equipment 80,000 mi

I AM UNABLE TO DRIVE MY 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE DUE TO THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM GOING OUT WHICH MAKES THE POWER STEERING GO OUT AS WELL. PRIOR TO THE SYSTEM GOING COMPLETELY OUT IT OCCASIONALLY IT WOULD BE HARD TO TURN THE STEERI NG WHEEL UPON STARTING UP THE VEHICLE I CONTACTED THE RECALL DEPARTMENT...

Oct 24, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

I AM UNABLE TO DRIVE MY 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE DUE TO THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM GOING OUT WHICH MAKES THE POWER STEERING GO OUT AS WELL. PRIOR TO THE SYSTEM GOING COMPLETELY OUT IT OCCASIONALLY IT WOULD BE HARD TO TURN THE STEERI NG WHEEL UPON STARTING UP THE VEHICLE I CONTACTED THE RECALL DEPARTMENT...

Oct 24, 2008 Steering 80,000 mi

I AM UNABLE TO DRIVE MY 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE DUE TO THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM GOING OUT WHICH MAKES THE POWER STEERING GO OUT AS WELL. PRIOR TO THE SYSTEM GOING COMPLETELY OUT IT OCCASIONALLY IT WOULD BE HARD TO TURN THE STEERI NG WHEEL UPON STARTING UP THE VEHICLE I CONTACTED THE RECALL DEPARTMENT...

Oct 24, 2008 Equipment 80,000 mi

I AM UNABLE TO DRIVE MY 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE DUE TO THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM GOING OUT WHICH MAKES THE POWER STEERING GO OUT AS WELL. PRIOR TO THE SYSTEM GOING COMPLETELY OUT IT OCCASIONALLY IT WOULD BE HARD TO TURN THE STEERI NG WHEEL UPON STARTING UP THE VEHICLE I CONTACTED THE RECALL DEPARTMENT...

Sep 8, 2008 Electrical System 50,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER FAILURE IN CHEVY AVALANCHE. IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND IS WIDELY DISCUSSED ON THE INTERNET, YET NO RECALL. 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE Z71. *TR

Sep 8, 2008 Electrical System 50,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER FAILURE IN CHEVY AVALANCHE. IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND IS WIDELY DISCUSSED ON THE INTERNET, YET NO RECALL. 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE Z71. *TR

Aug 29, 2008 Tires

I PURCHASED A VEHICLE,04 CHEVY AVALANCHE ,WHICH HAS A NEW SET OF API,SPECTOR ADVANTA SUV TIRES ON IT FROM AUCTION DIRECT IN RALEIGH,NC THIS AUG. THE TIRE SIZE IS 265/70R 17. DOT 3EEF MANF. DATE OF 10 08, I BELIEVE. THEY WILL NOT RUN SMOOTH AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS FROM 50 MPH TO 65-70 MPH WITH SOME VIBRATI...

Aug 29, 2008 Tires

I PURCHASED A VEHICLE,04 CHEVY AVALANCHE ,WHICH HAS A NEW SET OF API,SPECTOR ADVANTA SUV TIRES ON IT FROM AUCTION DIRECT IN RALEIGH,NC THIS AUG. THE TIRE SIZE IS 265/70R 17. DOT 3EEF MANF. DATE OF 10 08, I BELIEVE. THEY WILL NOT RUN SMOOTH AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS FROM 50 MPH TO 65-70 MPH WITH SOME VIBRATI...

Jun 13, 2008 Electrical System

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ON MY 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE HAS STOPPED WORKING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. *TR

Jun 13, 2008 Electrical System

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ON MY 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE HAS STOPPED WORKING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. *TR

Jun 10, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 46,003 mi

2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2WD HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN IN 10 DAYS, NO PRIOR PROBLEMS NOTED. DROVE VEHICLE, NOTICED ABS LIGHT WAS ON, PARKED VEHICLE, TURNED IGNITION OFF, HEARD LOUD HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER VEHICLE. TRACED NOISE TO ABS UNIT MOUNTED UNDER DRIVERS SIDE FLOOR BOARD, HAD TO DISCONNECT B...

Jun 10, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 46,003 mi

2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2WD HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN IN 10 DAYS, NO PRIOR PROBLEMS NOTED. DROVE VEHICLE, NOTICED ABS LIGHT WAS ON, PARKED VEHICLE, TURNED IGNITION OFF, HEARD LOUD HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER VEHICLE. TRACED NOISE TO ABS UNIT MOUNTED UNDER DRIVERS SIDE FLOOR BOARD, HAD TO DISCONNECT B...

Mar 18, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 84,270 mi

FUEL TANK VENT VALVE HAS FAILED MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO FILL THE TANK WITH GASOLINE. WHEN TRYING TO FILL THE TANK, THE PUMP WILL CONTINUOUSLY SHUT OFF. OPENING THE GAS TANK CAP ALSO RELEASES QUITE A BIT OF "AIR". APPROXIMATE COST TO REPLACE THE VENT VALVE/SOLENOID WILL BE $210.00 WHICH INCLUDES 2...

Mar 18, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 84,270 mi

FUEL TANK VENT VALVE HAS FAILED MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO FILL THE TANK WITH GASOLINE. WHEN TRYING TO FILL THE TANK, THE PUMP WILL CONTINUOUSLY SHUT OFF. OPENING THE GAS TANK CAP ALSO RELEASES QUITE A BIT OF "AIR". APPROXIMATE COST TO REPLACE THE VENT VALVE/SOLENOID WILL BE $210.00 WHICH INCLUDES 2...

Mar 3, 2008 Electrical System 105,000 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER HAD STOPPED WORKING ON MY 04 AVALANCHE. NOT REALIZING THIS AND TRAVELING AT NIGHT WITH NO TRAFFIC I HAD GOTTEN PULLED OVER FOR SPEEDING. ONCE I HAD STOPPED AND NOTICED THE GAGE WAS STUCK AT 60MPH I SHOWED IT TO THE OFFICER AND HE LET ME GO. I REALIZE THERE IS A RECALL OUT FOR THIS IF...

Mar 3, 2008 Electrical System 105,000 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER HAD STOPPED WORKING ON MY 04 AVALANCHE. NOT REALIZING THIS AND TRAVELING AT NIGHT WITH NO TRAFFIC I HAD GOTTEN PULLED OVER FOR SPEEDING. ONCE I HAD STOPPED AND NOTICED THE GAGE WAS STUCK AT 60MPH I SHOWED IT TO THE OFFICER AND HE LET ME GO. I REALIZE THERE IS A RECALL OUT FOR THIS IF...

Feb 25, 2008 Electrical System

I OWN A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. MY SPEEDOMETER CLUSTER RECENTLY STOPPED WORKING ALL TOGETHER. I HAVE CALLED THE CHEVROLET PLACE AND THEY ARE SAYING IT WILL BE VERY EXPENSIVE TO FIX. THEN ONE TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS. BUT IT WAS FOR 7 YEARS OR 70 THOUSAND MILES. I JUST BOUGHT THE TRU...

Feb 25, 2008 Electrical System

I OWN A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. MY SPEEDOMETER CLUSTER RECENTLY STOPPED WORKING ALL TOGETHER. I HAVE CALLED THE CHEVROLET PLACE AND THEY ARE SAYING IT WILL BE VERY EXPENSIVE TO FIX. THEN ONE TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS. BUT IT WAS FOR 7 YEARS OR 70 THOUSAND MILES. I JUST BOUGHT THE TRU...

Feb 13, 2008 Electrical System 106,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER HAS BEEN ACTING ERRATICALLY. *TR

Feb 13, 2008 Electrical System 106,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER HAS BEEN ACTING ERRATICALLY. *TR

Jan 28, 2008 Steering 56,000 mi

THERE IS POPPING AND TWISTING MOTIONS IN THE STEERING COLUMN OF MY 04 AVALANCHE, IT CAME FROM THE FACTORY LIKE THAT AS I WAS TOLD. MY STEERING WHEEL EVENTUALLY TWISTED ALL THE WAY AROUND WITHOUT TURNING THE TIRES ONE DAY... THANK GOD NO ACCIDENT. VERY SERIOUS ISSUE WAS TOLD ALL AVALANCHES IN THIS YE...

Jan 28, 2008 Steering 56,000 mi

THERE IS POPPING AND TWISTING MOTIONS IN THE STEERING COLUMN OF MY 04 AVALANCHE, IT CAME FROM THE FACTORY LIKE THAT AS I WAS TOLD. MY STEERING WHEEL EVENTUALLY TWISTED ALL THE WAY AROUND WITHOUT TURNING THE TIRES ONE DAY... THANK GOD NO ACCIDENT. VERY SERIOUS ISSUE WAS TOLD ALL AVALANCHES IN THIS YE...

Dec 22, 2007 Unknown Or Other

ONSTAR SYSTEM DOES NOT HAVE BACKUP BATTERY RENDERING STOLEN VEHICLE RECOVERY INOPERATIVE IF THE VEHICLE BATTERY IS DISCONNECTED. ACCIDENT ASSISTANCE IS ALSO UNAVAILABLE IF THE BATTERY IS DESTROYED/DISCONNECTED IN A COLLISION BECAUSE THERE IS NO BATTERY BACKUP. THIS IS MADE EVEN MORE LIKELY BY THE ...

Dec 22, 2007 Equipment

ONSTAR SYSTEM DOES NOT HAVE BACKUP BATTERY RENDERING STOLEN VEHICLE RECOVERY INOPERATIVE IF THE VEHICLE BATTERY IS DISCONNECTED. ACCIDENT ASSISTANCE IS ALSO UNAVAILABLE IF THE BATTERY IS DESTROYED/DISCONNECTED IN A COLLISION BECAUSE THERE IS NO BATTERY BACKUP. THIS IS MADE EVEN MORE LIKELY BY THE ...

Dec 22, 2007 Unknown Or Other

ONSTAR SYSTEM DOES NOT HAVE BACKUP BATTERY RENDERING STOLEN VEHICLE RECOVERY INOPERATIVE IF THE VEHICLE BATTERY IS DISCONNECTED. ACCIDENT ASSISTANCE IS ALSO UNAVAILABLE IF THE BATTERY IS DESTROYED/DISCONNECTED IN A COLLISION BECAUSE THERE IS NO BATTERY BACKUP. THIS IS MADE EVEN MORE LIKELY BY THE ...

Dec 22, 2007 Equipment

ONSTAR SYSTEM DOES NOT HAVE BACKUP BATTERY RENDERING STOLEN VEHICLE RECOVERY INOPERATIVE IF THE VEHICLE BATTERY IS DISCONNECTED. ACCIDENT ASSISTANCE IS ALSO UNAVAILABLE IF THE BATTERY IS DESTROYED/DISCONNECTED IN A COLLISION BECAUSE THERE IS NO BATTERY BACKUP. THIS IS MADE EVEN MORE LIKELY BY THE ...

Dec 4, 2007 Air Bags Crash 59,000 mi

WE WERE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE WE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THEN ROLLED. THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED AT ALL AND MY HUSBANDS SEAT BELT LET LOOSE BEFORE THE VEHICLE HAD STOPPED. *TR

Dec 4, 2007 Air Bags Crash 59,000 mi

WE WERE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE WE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THEN ROLLED. THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED AT ALL AND MY HUSBANDS SEAT BELT LET LOOSE BEFORE THE VEHICLE HAD STOPPED. *TR

Nov 20, 2007 Electrical System

THE SPEEDOMETER ON MY 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 2WD WORKS ERRATICALLY. WHEN DRIVING, IT FAILS TO WORK ACCURATELY ON AND OFF. THIS CAN LEAD TO EXCESSIVE SPEEDS. GENERAL MOTORS SEEMS TO IGNORE THE HUNDREDS OF THESE COMPLAINTS AND HAS NOT ISSUED ANY ACCURATE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS OR A RECALL. *TR

Nov 20, 2007 Electrical System

THE SPEEDOMETER ON MY 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 2WD WORKS ERRATICALLY. WHEN DRIVING, IT FAILS TO WORK ACCURATELY ON AND OFF. THIS CAN LEAD TO EXCESSIVE SPEEDS. GENERAL MOTORS SEEMS TO IGNORE THE HUNDREDS OF THESE COMPLAINTS AND HAS NOT ISSUED ANY ACCURATE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS OR A RECALL. *TR

Nov 17, 2007 Electrical System 35,000 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER ON MY 04 CHEVY AVALANCHE STOPPED WORKING. IT IS PEGGED OUT AT 120 MPH. *TR

Nov 17, 2007 Electrical System 35,000 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER ON MY 04 CHEVY AVALANCHE STOPPED WORKING. IT IS PEGGED OUT AT 120 MPH. *TR

Nov 16, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CLUSTER ON A 2004 AVALANCHE CHEV IS BROKEN. THE SPEEDOMETER IS MALFUNCTIONING ON A DAILY BASIS. I'M DOING 30MPH IN THE CITY, THE SPEEDOMETER READS 65MPH; I'M DOING 65MPH ON I-75, THE SPEEDOMETER READS OVER 100MPH. *TR

Nov 16, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CLUSTER ON A 2004 AVALANCHE CHEV IS BROKEN. THE SPEEDOMETER IS MALFUNCTIONING ON A DAILY BASIS. I'M DOING 30MPH IN THE CITY, THE SPEEDOMETER READS 65MPH; I'M DOING 65MPH ON I-75, THE SPEEDOMETER READS OVER 100MPH. *TR

Nov 6, 2007 Power Train 38,000 mi

WHEN MERGING INTO TRAFFIC ON THE FREEWAY, THE TRUCK WENT INTO 4 WHEEL DRIVE LOW BY ITSELF, NEARLY CAUSING ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. I WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 55 MPH. I HAD TO IMMEDIATELY PULL OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE THE TRUCK WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF 4WD. THE VEHICLE MANUAL STATES THAT THE TRUCK...

Nov 6, 2007 Power Train 38,000 mi

WHEN MERGING INTO TRAFFIC ON THE FREEWAY, THE TRUCK WENT INTO 4 WHEEL DRIVE LOW BY ITSELF, NEARLY CAUSING ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. I WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 55 MPH. I HAD TO IMMEDIATELY PULL OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE THE TRUCK WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF 4WD. THE VEHICLE MANUAL STATES THAT THE TRUCK...

Oct 29, 2007 Electrical System 50,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER HAS QUIT WORKING, I HAVE RECENTLY FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH MANY DIFFERENT GM VEHICLES AND THEY ARE COVERING IT UNDER A RECALL AND MY VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED, YET I HAVE THE SAME ISSUE? *TR

Oct 29, 2007 Electrical System 50,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER HAS QUIT WORKING, I HAVE RECENTLY FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH MANY DIFFERENT GM VEHICLES AND THEY ARE COVERING IT UNDER A RECALL AND MY VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED, YET I HAVE THE SAME ISSUE? *TR

Oct 20, 2007 Electrical System 55,562 mi

1 SPEEDOMETER BECAME ERRATIC AND NOW THERE IS NO MOVEMENT OF THE SPEEDOMETER AT ALL. UNABLE TO DETERMINE SPEED. DEALER INFORMED ME THIS HAS OCCURRED OFTEN ON 2003-2004 GM TRUCKS AND SUV'S. *TR

Oct 20, 2007 Electrical System 55,562 mi

1 SPEEDOMETER BECAME ERRATIC AND NOW THERE IS NO MOVEMENT OF THE SPEEDOMETER AT ALL. UNABLE TO DETERMINE SPEED. DEALER INFORMED ME THIS HAS OCCURRED OFTEN ON 2003-2004 GM TRUCKS AND SUV'S. *TR

Sep 30, 2007 Electrical System 60,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO KEEP ACCURATE SPEED. *TR

Sep 30, 2007 Electrical System 60,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO KEEP ACCURATE SPEED. *TR

Sep 10, 2007 Electrical System 63,000 mi

MY SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER ON MY 2004 AVALANCHE IS VERY ERRATIC, TO SAY THE LEAST. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE SPEEDOMETER INDICATED HIGHER OR LOWER SPEEDS THAN WHAT I WAS ACTUALLY GOING. THE FIRST TIME I NOTICED IT WAS ON A RAINY DAY WHEN THE SPEEDOMETER INDICATED 65MPH, BUT AFER LATER COMPARING...

Sep 10, 2007 Electrical System 63,000 mi

MY SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER ON MY 2004 AVALANCHE IS VERY ERRATIC, TO SAY THE LEAST. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE SPEEDOMETER INDICATED HIGHER OR LOWER SPEEDS THAN WHAT I WAS ACTUALLY GOING. THE FIRST TIME I NOTICED IT WAS ON A RAINY DAY WHEN THE SPEEDOMETER INDICATED 65MPH, BUT AFER LATER COMPARING...

Aug 27, 2007 Power Train 45,400 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY TRUCK TRANSMISSION STARTED NOT SHIFTING AND AT 55MPH WAS RUNNING 4500 RPM, TRUCK SYSTEM THEN WARNED OF A HOT TRANSMISSION. BROUGH TO DEALER TOLD TRANSMISSION IS NO GOOD, UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY CAN ONLY GET A REBUILT TRANSMISSION IF APPROVED BY GM. *TR

Aug 27, 2007 Steering 41,016 mi

STEERING SOME TIMES MAKING A KNOCKING TYPE NOISE, BROUGHT TO DEALER STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WAS TOLD CHEVY KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM. *TR

Aug 27, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 41,016 mi

WHILE HAVING ALL SUPPLIES FOR POLICE FIREARMS TRAINING LOCK IN THE BACK OF MY 2004 AVALANCHE THE TAILGATE WOULD NOT UNLOCK, DEALER NEED TO REPLACE UNIT, SAME THING HAPPENED THE VERY NEXT DAY AT THE RANGE. RETURNED TO DEALER AND THIS TIME I WAS TOLD THEY WERE USING BAD SPRINGS. *TR

Aug 27, 2007 Power Train 45,400 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY TRUCK TRANSMISSION STARTED NOT SHIFTING AND AT 55MPH WAS RUNNING 4500 RPM, TRUCK SYSTEM THEN WARNED OF A HOT TRANSMISSION. BROUGH TO DEALER TOLD TRANSMISSION IS NO GOOD, UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY CAN ONLY GET A REBUILT TRANSMISSION IF APPROVED BY GM. *TR

Aug 27, 2007 Steering 41,016 mi

STEERING SOME TIMES MAKING A KNOCKING TYPE NOISE, BROUGHT TO DEALER STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WAS TOLD CHEVY KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM. *TR

Aug 27, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 41,016 mi

WHILE HAVING ALL SUPPLIES FOR POLICE FIREARMS TRAINING LOCK IN THE BACK OF MY 2004 AVALANCHE THE TAILGATE WOULD NOT UNLOCK, DEALER NEED TO REPLACE UNIT, SAME THING HAPPENED THE VERY NEXT DAY AT THE RANGE. RETURNED TO DEALER AND THIS TIME I WAS TOLD THEY WERE USING BAD SPRINGS. *TR

Aug 1, 2007 Electrical System 37,000 mi

AROUND 37,000 MILES, THE SPEEDOMETER ON MY 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE WENT ERRATIC. THE TRUCK WAS 1 MONTH OR 1000 OUT OF WARRANTY. THIS HAS LED TO INACCURATE SPEEDS WHICH IS POSING A DANGER PROBLEM TO MY YOUNG TEENAGE DRIVERS. THEY DO NOT KNOW HOW TO REGULATE THEIR SPEED USING THE TACHOMETER LIKE I DO....

Aug 1, 2007 Electrical System 37,000 mi

AROUND 37,000 MILES, THE SPEEDOMETER ON MY 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE WENT ERRATIC. THE TRUCK WAS 1 MONTH OR 1000 OUT OF WARRANTY. THIS HAS LED TO INACCURATE SPEEDS WHICH IS POSING A DANGER PROBLEM TO MY YOUNG TEENAGE DRIVERS. THEY DO NOT KNOW HOW TO REGULATE THEIR SPEED USING THE TACHOMETER LIKE I DO....

Jun 21, 2007 Steering 92,000 mi

AT IDOL OR LOW SPEEDS LIKE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, IT WAS AS IF MY 2004 AVALANCHE HAD NO POWER STEERING TO THE RIGHT AND ONLY THE RIGHT. UPON TAKING IT TO A MECHANIC, THEY PULLED UP A SERVICE BULLETIN STATING THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING BOX AND THERE IS A REDISIGNED STEERING BOX AND ...

Jun 21, 2007 Steering 92,000 mi

AT IDOL OR LOW SPEEDS LIKE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, IT WAS AS IF MY 2004 AVALANCHE HAD NO POWER STEERING TO THE RIGHT AND ONLY THE RIGHT. UPON TAKING IT TO A MECHANIC, THEY PULLED UP A SERVICE BULLETIN STATING THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING BOX AND THERE IS A REDISIGNED STEERING BOX AND ...

Jun 19, 2007 Air Bags 20,400 mi

VEHICLE HAD MULTIPLE OCCURRENCES OF AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT BEING DISPLAYED. THE FIRST EPISODE REQUIRED THREE VISITS TO REPLACE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG RESTRAINT MODULE AND COIL. SECOND EPISODE REQUIRED TWO VISITS TO REPLACE COIL AGAIN!), AND I HAVE LOST FAITH IN THE VEHICLE'S ABILITY TO PROPERLY M...

Jun 19, 2007 Air Bags 20,400 mi

VEHICLE HAD MULTIPLE OCCURRENCES OF AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT BEING DISPLAYED. THE FIRST EPISODE REQUIRED THREE VISITS TO REPLACE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG RESTRAINT MODULE AND COIL. SECOND EPISODE REQUIRED TWO VISITS TO REPLACE COIL AGAIN!), AND I HAVE LOST FAITH IN THE VEHICLE'S ABILITY TO PROPERLY M...

May 17, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

THIS IS TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE FAILING SPEEDOMETERS IN GM TRUCKS AND SUVS. MINE IS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE AND THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO SHOW THE ACCURATE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE. THIS LEADS TO DANGEROUS SPEEDS WITHOUT THE DRIVER'S KNOWLEDGE.*AK

May 17, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

THIS IS TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE FAILING SPEEDOMETERS IN GM TRUCKS AND SUVS. MINE IS A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE AND THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO SHOW THE ACCURATE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE. THIS LEADS TO DANGEROUS SPEEDS WITHOUT THE DRIVER'S KNOWLEDGE.*AK

Mar 18, 2007 Electrical System 47,650 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER IN MY 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE IS MALFUNCTIONING AND DOES NOT SHOW THE CORRECT SPEED OF THE VEHICLE. I NOTICE A LOT OF OTHER CONSUMERS ARE HAVING THE SAME TROUBLE. WHAT IS YOUR ORGANIZATION DOING TO PRESSURE CHEVROLET/GMC IN MAKING GOOD ON THIS FAULTY PRODUCT?

Mar 18, 2007 Electrical System 47,650 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER IN MY 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE IS MALFUNCTIONING AND DOES NOT SHOW THE CORRECT SPEED OF THE VEHICLE. I NOTICE A LOT OF OTHER CONSUMERS ARE HAVING THE SAME TROUBLE. WHAT IS YOUR ORGANIZATION DOING TO PRESSURE CHEVROLET/GMC IN MAKING GOOD ON THIS FAULTY PRODUCT?

Feb 19, 2007 Electrical System 46,920 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER ON MY VEHICLE STICKS AND DOES NOT REFLECT THE ACTUAL SPEED OF THE VEHICLE. *NM

Feb 19, 2007 Electrical System 46,920 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER ON MY VEHICLE STICKS AND DOES NOT REFLECT THE ACTUAL SPEED OF THE VEHICLE. *NM

Feb 17, 2007 Electrical System

SPEEDOMETER DIDN'T WORK AT ALL THOUGHT IT WAS JUST THE COLD, WHEN IT STARTED WORKING, THE NEEDLE KEPT GOING UNTIL IT WAS PINNED WELL PAST 120. THAT IS WHERE IT SITS RIGHT NOW. *JB

Feb 17, 2007 Electrical System

SPEEDOMETER DIDN'T WORK AT ALL THOUGHT IT WAS JUST THE COLD, WHEN IT STARTED WORKING, THE NEEDLE KEPT GOING UNTIL IT WAS PINNED WELL PAST 120. THAT IS WHERE IT SITS RIGHT NOW. *JB

Feb 15, 2007 Electrical System 54,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER CLUSTER STOPPED WORKING. SPEED SHOWS 120 MPH WHEN STOPPED OR DRIVING. CHEVY DEALERSHIP SUGGESTED I "FOLLOW SOMEONE", BUT REFUSED TO ADMIT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *JB

Feb 15, 2007 Electrical System 54,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER CLUSTER STOPPED WORKING. SPEED SHOWS 120 MPH WHEN STOPPED OR DRIVING. CHEVY DEALERSHIP SUGGESTED I "FOLLOW SOMEONE", BUT REFUSED TO ADMIT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *JB

Feb 9, 2007 Electrical System 66,567 mi

RPM GAUGE, SPEEDOMETER, AND TILTING SIDEVIEW MIRRORS (WHILE IN REVERSE) DOESN'T WORK ALL THE TIME. THE SPEEDOMETER DOESN'T READ ACCURATELY AND SOMETIMES THE NEEDLE DOESN'T EVEN REGISTER A SPEED. ONE EVENING THE SPEEDOMETER WAS REGISTERING 35 MPH AND I WAS DOING AT LEAST 55 MPH. THAT SAME EVENING I C...

Feb 9, 2007 Electrical System 66,567 mi

RPM GAUGE, SPEEDOMETER, AND TILTING SIDEVIEW MIRRORS (WHILE IN REVERSE) DOESN'T WORK ALL THE TIME. THE SPEEDOMETER DOESN'T READ ACCURATELY AND SOMETIMES THE NEEDLE DOESN'T EVEN REGISTER A SPEED. ONE EVENING THE SPEEDOMETER WAS REGISTERING 35 MPH AND I WAS DOING AT LEAST 55 MPH. THAT SAME EVENING I C...

Feb 6, 2007 Steering 61,500 mi

IN THE MORNING - BELOW SAY ABOUT 55 DEGREES WHEN I FIRST GET IN AND DRIVE, I HAVE TO TURN THE WHEELS TO THE LEFT TO EXIT MY DRIVEWAY. FOR THE FIRST MINUTE OR TWO, THE STEERING IS VERY STIFF, ALMOST LIKE MANUAL - THEN IT GOES NORMAL FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE DAY.

Feb 6, 2007 Steering 61,500 mi

IN THE MORNING - BELOW SAY ABOUT 55 DEGREES WHEN I FIRST GET IN AND DRIVE, I HAVE TO TURN THE WHEELS TO THE LEFT TO EXIT MY DRIVEWAY. FOR THE FIRST MINUTE OR TWO, THE STEERING IS VERY STIFF, ALMOST LIKE MANUAL - THEN IT GOES NORMAL FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE DAY.

Feb 6, 2007 Steering 61,500 mi

IN THE MORNING - BELOW SAY ABOUT 55 DEGREES WHEN I FIRST GET IN AND DRIVE, I HAVE TO TURN THE WHEELS TO THE LEFT TO EXIT MY DRIVEWAY. FOR THE FIRST MINUTE OR TWO, THE STEERING IS VERY STIFF, ALMOST LIKE MANUAL - THEN IT GOES NORMAL FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE DAY.

Feb 6, 2007 Steering 61,500 mi

IN THE MORNING - BELOW SAY ABOUT 55 DEGREES WHEN I FIRST GET IN AND DRIVE, I HAVE TO TURN THE WHEELS TO THE LEFT TO EXIT MY DRIVEWAY. FOR THE FIRST MINUTE OR TWO, THE STEERING IS VERY STIFF, ALMOST LIKE MANUAL - THEN IT GOES NORMAL FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE DAY.

Jan 29, 2007 Electrical System 56,000 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER ON MY 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE INDICATED A RISING SPEED WHILE, IN FACT, I WAS DECELERATING TO TRY TO MEET THE SPEED LIMIT (I THOUGHT). THE NEEDLE CONTINUED UNTIL IT WAS COMPLETELY OFF THE SCALE WHILE ACTUALLY DOING ABOUT 65 MPH. NOW, AT A STOP, IT REGISTERS ABOUT 45 MPH AND VARIES ...

Jan 29, 2007 Electrical System 56,000 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER ON MY 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE INDICATED A RISING SPEED WHILE, IN FACT, I WAS DECELERATING TO TRY TO MEET THE SPEED LIMIT (I THOUGHT). THE NEEDLE CONTINUED UNTIL IT WAS COMPLETELY OFF THE SCALE WHILE ACTUALLY DOING ABOUT 65 MPH. NOW, AT A STOP, IT REGISTERS ABOUT 45 MPH AND VARIES ...

Dec 26, 2006 Visibility 70,000 mi

POWER PASSENGER WINDOW FAILED. CABLE FRAYS AND JAMS IN MECHANISM, WINDOW WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN REQUIRING COSTLY REPLACEMENT OF THE MECHANISM. THIS SAME FAILURE OCCURRED ON MY PREVIOUS 2002 AVALANCHE AND MY SONS 2000 SILVERADO PICKUP. THE WINDOW WAS USED VERY INFREQUENTLY ON ALL THREE VEHICLES. ...

Dec 26, 2006 Visibility 62,500 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL IN THE ON POSITION AND WILL RUN CONSTANTLY REGARDLESS OF THE SWITCH POSITION AND WILL NOT SHUT OFF UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE MUST BE OFF FOR A WHILE BEFORE THE WIPERS WILL STAY OFF. *NM

Dec 26, 2006 Visibility 70,000 mi

POWER PASSENGER WINDOW FAILED. CABLE FRAYS AND JAMS IN MECHANISM, WINDOW WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN REQUIRING COSTLY REPLACEMENT OF THE MECHANISM. THIS SAME FAILURE OCCURRED ON MY PREVIOUS 2002 AVALANCHE AND MY SONS 2000 SILVERADO PICKUP. THE WINDOW WAS USED VERY INFREQUENTLY ON ALL THREE VEHICLES. ...

Dec 26, 2006 Visibility 62,500 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL IN THE ON POSITION AND WILL RUN CONSTANTLY REGARDLESS OF THE SWITCH POSITION AND WILL NOT SHUT OFF UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE MUST BE OFF FOR A WHILE BEFORE THE WIPERS WILL STAY OFF. *NM

Dec 14, 2006 Electrical System 45,500 mi

I OWN A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE WITH 46655 MILES AND ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 31, 2006 THE SPEEDOMETER BEGAN ACTING ERRATIC. THE SPEEDOMETER REGISTERED PAST 120 MPH AND LOCKED WHILE DRIVING ON I 95 AT 70 MPH. I KNOW THE SPEED BECAUSE I WAS FOLLOWING A FAMILY MEMBER AND WAS TALKING ON THE CELL PHONE AT...

Dec 14, 2006 Electrical System 45,500 mi

I OWN A 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE WITH 46655 MILES AND ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 31, 2006 THE SPEEDOMETER BEGAN ACTING ERRATIC. THE SPEEDOMETER REGISTERED PAST 120 MPH AND LOCKED WHILE DRIVING ON I 95 AT 70 MPH. I KNOW THE SPEED BECAUSE I WAS FOLLOWING A FAMILY MEMBER AND WAS TALKING ON THE CELL PHONE AT...

Nov 6, 2006 Unknown Or Other 58,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SPARE TIRE RELEASE SYSTEM WAS DANGEROUS TO OPERATE, AS THE USERS BODY WAS PLACED INTO A POSITION THAT MAY CAUSE INJURY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. UPDATED 12/5/2006 - *NM

Nov 6, 2006 Unknown Or Other 58,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SPARE TIRE RELEASE SYSTEM WAS DANGEROUS TO OPERATE, AS THE USERS BODY WAS PLACED INTO A POSITION THAT MAY CAUSE INJURY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. UPDATED 12/5/2006 - *NM

Nov 5, 2006 Electrical System 37,000 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER ON MY 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. WHEN I AM GOING 25 MPH IT INDICATED 80 MPH. SOMETIMES WHEN I AM STOPPED THE SPEEDOMETER INDICATES 30 MPH. BASICALLY THE SPEEDO WORKS SOMETIMES, BUT I CANNOT RELY ON IT TO DRIVE SAFELY-AT ANY SPEED, BECAUSE I DO NOT KNOW WHAT SPEED I ...

Nov 5, 2006 Electrical System 37,000 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER ON MY 2004 CHEVY AVALANCHE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. WHEN I AM GOING 25 MPH IT INDICATED 80 MPH. SOMETIMES WHEN I AM STOPPED THE SPEEDOMETER INDICATES 30 MPH. BASICALLY THE SPEEDO WORKS SOMETIMES, BUT I CANNOT RELY ON IT TO DRIVE SAFELY-AT ANY SPEED, BECAUSE I DO NOT KNOW WHAT SPEED I ...

Oct 31, 2006 Electrical System

SPEEDOMETER FAILURE, DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE PART EVEN THOUGH IS CLEARLY A FACTORY PROBLEM ISSUE AS WELL AS A SAFETY ISSUE. *NM

Oct 31, 2006 Electrical System

SPEEDOMETER FAILURE, DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE PART EVEN THOUGH IS CLEARLY A FACTORY PROBLEM ISSUE AS WELL AS A SAFETY ISSUE. *NM

Oct 12, 2006 Seat Belts 57,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED ANYTIME THE REAR SEAT WAS FOLDED DOWN, THE BUCKLES TO THE REAR SEAT BELTS FELL UNDER THE SEAT AND WERE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO RETRIEVE, THUS PREVENTING PASSENGERS FROM BUCKLING THE SAFETY BELTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THERE WAS NOTHING THAT...

Oct 12, 2006 Seat Belts 57,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED ANYTIME THE REAR SEAT WAS FOLDED DOWN, THE BUCKLES TO THE REAR SEAT BELTS FELL UNDER THE SEAT AND WERE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO RETRIEVE, THUS PREVENTING PASSENGERS FROM BUCKLING THE SAFETY BELTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THERE WAS NOTHING THAT...

Sep 30, 2006 Electrical System 36,288 mi

2004 AVALANCHE SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONING WITH 36000 MILES. I HAVE DONE A SEARCH ON LINE AND HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *JB

Sep 30, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 36,288 mi

2004 AVALANCHE SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONING WITH 36000 MILES. I HAVE DONE A SEARCH ON LINE AND HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *JB

Sep 30, 2006 Electrical System 36,288 mi

2004 AVALANCHE SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONING WITH 36000 MILES. I HAVE DONE A SEARCH ON LINE AND HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *JB

Sep 30, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 36,288 mi

2004 AVALANCHE SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONING WITH 36000 MILES. I HAVE DONE A SEARCH ON LINE AND HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *JB

Sep 23, 2006 Power Train 50,882 mi

POPPING, BINDING NOISE AND VIBRATION IN DRIVETRAIN. *NM

Sep 23, 2006 Power Train 50,882 mi

POPPING, BINDING NOISE AND VIBRATION IN DRIVETRAIN. *NM

Jul 24, 2006 Tires 36,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD VIBRATION COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. UPON IMMEDIATE INSPECTION, NOTHING WAS OBSERVED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TREAD ON THE TIRE HAD SEPARATED. THE TREAD WAS WEARI...

Jul 24, 2006 Tires 36,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD VIBRATION COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. UPON IMMEDIATE INSPECTION, NOTHING WAS OBSERVED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TREAD ON THE TIRE HAD SEPARATED. THE TREAD WAS WEARI...

Jul 24, 2006 Tires 36,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD VIBRATION COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. UPON IMMEDIATE INSPECTION, NOTHING WAS OBSERVED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TREAD ON THE TIRE HAD SEPARATED. THE TREAD WAS WEARI...

Jul 24, 2006 Tires 36,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD VIBRATION COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. UPON IMMEDIATE INSPECTION, NOTHING WAS OBSERVED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TREAD ON THE TIRE HAD SEPARATED. THE TREAD WAS WEARI...