What was the problem with the 2004 Avalanche?

2004 Avalanche defective speedometer dealership refuses to repair even though the had a common problem with them. The contact owns 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact was driving 55 mph when the rpms increased. The contact had difficulty switching gears and the vehicle lost power.

Is the speedometer stuck on a 2004 Avalanche?

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.

Why is the gas gauge not working on my Avalanche?

Gas gauge not working always showing emty speedometer not working correctly sensor light keeps comming on and off. 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.

What causes the dash cluster to go out?

The dash cluster itself may also have gone out. This runs in order with a lot of wiring to other accessories, and may cause the others to fail. These connections to the instrument cluster also can come loose. You may want to check the terminals and make sure they are in good working order.

What are the warning lights on a Chevrolet?

The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Chevrolet. Click a link to learn more about each one. They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray). There are nearly 50 of them so search carefully!

What’s the charge gauge on my Chevy Avalanche?

The electrical charging gauge was pegged past the upper limit of 19 volts. Once on an analyzer it was assured that my charging system was fine but I was told that the gauge was bad and I had to replace it.

How to repair the odometer on a Chevy Avalanche?

In this Instructable, I will show you how to repair odometer/gear select (PRND321) LCD on your GM truck. In this case, mine is a ’02 Chevrolet Avalanche but this should apply to all GMT 800 series trucks within this age range. A common fault on ’99 – ’02 GM trucks was the permanent or intermittent failing of the odometer/gear select LCD.

What are the warning lights on my dashboard?

So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Chevrolet. Click a link to learn more about each one.

Why is the instrument panel on my Avalanche not working?

If i use my factory alarm and lock the doors, it randomly sets off the alarm because the computer thinks the door has opened. Driving down the road, the instrument panel will spontaneously indicate that it is open.

How many miles are too many for a Chevy Avalanche?

A friend of mine bought a well-serviced 01 avalanche with 300K on it. Almost trouble free— seems to have an oil pressure problem when the oil gets old, but he got it for a song and can afford to replace the engine and still not be too deep in it. Maintenance and care make a huge difference in longevity!

When did the Chevy Avalanche first come out?

Being a X GM Technician, I can pretty much tell you the life’s history of the Chevrolet Avalanche from day 1. The Avalanche appeared on the Scene for the 2002 model year – there were no 2001’s. The very first Avalanches suffered from a transmission problem called a Shell.

What are the problems with a 2004 Avalanche?

1 Transmission Failure 2004 Avalanche Average Cost to Fix: $2,400 Average Mileage: 94,000 mi 2 Axle Bearing / Differential Failures 2004 Avalanche Average Cost to Fix: $1,800 Average Mileage: 59,000 mi 3 Loud Noise Going Into Gear 2004 Avalanche

How much does it cost to fix a Chevy Avalanche?

1 Transmission Failure 2005 Avalanche Average Cost to Fix: $2,500 Average Mileage: 54,000 mi 2 Excessive Oil Consumption 2007 Avalanche Average Cost to Fix: $2,100 Average Mileage: 70,000 mi 3 Cracked Dashboard 2007 Avalanche

Are there any recalls on the Chevrolet Avalanche?

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006.

Are there any problems with the Chevy Avalanche?

Loading Curious how the 2004 Avalanche compares to other years? Check out our Chevrolet Avalanche overview to see the most problematic years, worst problems and most recently reported complaints with the Avalanche.

Are there any recalls on the 2004 Avalanche?

Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how used vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system. The 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche has been recalled 7 times by NHTSA.

Is there a recall on the 2004 Chevy Silverado?

THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2004, WHEN REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE AVAILABLE, AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH OCTOBER 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR VISIT WWW.MYGMLINK.COM, AND ENTER YOUR VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.

Where is the seat belt located on a Chevy Avalanche?

ON CERTAIN CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE 2ND ROW CENTER OCCUPANT SEAT BELT ROUTING MAY MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO POSITION THE LAP PORTION OF THE SAFETY BELT LOW AROUND THE HIPS OF OCCUPANTS, ESPECIALLY SMALLER OCCUPANTS, SEATED IN THIS POSITION.