2004 Chevrolet Avalanche service brakes, hydraulic problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear brakes needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired however…”
filed Nov 23, 2021
“Rear metal brake line burst while maneuvering in parking lot, losing rear service brakes. Brake fluid was gushing from burst line onto ground. A quick examination revealed burst brake line is completely rusted. Vehicle passed state inspection and 27 point safety inspection performed by gm dealer…”
filed Sep 5, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRO-BOOST BRAKE…Campaign 05V043000 · Feb 8, 2005
- CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE…Campaign 04V045000 · Feb 4, 2004
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Avalanche years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Avalanche | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 Avalanche | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 Avalanche | 27 | 13% |
| 2002 Avalanche | 115 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.