2004 Chevrolet Avalanche steering problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“4"takata recall" the contact owns a 2004 chevy avalanche with a set of capitol precision trac ll tires on it. While pulling off in the vehicle and driving around 35 mph you could feel the back end shaking and wobbling like the lug nuts were loose. The vehicle was pulled off the road to investigate…”
filed Apr 9, 2016
“The front left wheel sounds like it is bouncing, rattling and loose. This has been diagnosed as an intermediate steering shaft needing to be repacked and the steering gear box needs to be replaced. This problem has existed since I purchased the vehicle. It has been repaired twice under warranty…”
filed Apr 28, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Avalanche years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Avalanche | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 Avalanche | 2 | 6% |
| 2011 Avalanche | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Avalanche | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Avalanche | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 Avalanche | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 Avalanche | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 Avalanche | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 Avalanche | 14 | 3% |
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.