2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 vs 2004 Volvo XC90
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | 2004 Volvo XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 144 | 462 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 429 | 222 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–15 | 16–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 79,500 mi | 86,802 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | Volvo XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 53 | 158 |
| Power Train | 5 | 145 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 31 |
| Service Brakes | 32 | 10 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 40 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 34 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 32 |
| Engine | 4 | 28 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 22 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 25 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 36 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 25 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 17 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 13 |
2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
2004 Volvo XC90
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.