2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Jan 30, 2018 · Brakes · 205,000 miles · MN

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, nearly resulting in a serious side impact collision.

Filed Aug 3, 2017 · Brakes · TX

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 a recall but I was never notified the vechile had been parked at a mall when I started to leave their the light and warning alarm came on

Filed Dec 8, 2015 · Brakes, Fuel system · 144,000 miles · IA

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 ABS warning light illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the seat belts failed to secure and retract properly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump modular assembly, module kit and fuel tank needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 06e043000 (fuel system, gasoline), 05v163000 (seat belts), 05v043000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.

Filed Jun 9, 2015 · Body, Brakes · 30,000 miles · GA

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 work properly to secure and retract. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop and the fuel lines were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The dealer replaced the cables associated with the tailgate. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 06e043000 (fuel system, gasoline), 05v163000 (seat belts), 05v043000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 04v129000 (structure). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 8/17/15

Filed Apr 22, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 102,605 miles · VA

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.

Filed Mar 6, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 95,000 miles · WA

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 with the chevy avalanche and they informed me that there is a part for this problem but it is on indefinite backorder. What and how does that happen? The ABS system is throwing fault codes stopping it from working properly but there is not a part to replace it. Per chevy!

Filed Jul 24, 2014 · Brakes · 85,000 miles · MD

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 while traveling at 30 MPH. Upon application of the brakes, the pedal went straight to the floor with zero functioning of the brake system. The brake light then illuminated and a notification came across to "service brake system". I down shifted down from "d" to "3-2-1", all the while pumping the brakes. It wasn't until I reached around 5 MPH that it seemed that the brakes had any affect, and I came to a stop in the middle of the intersection. Since I was roughly a mile from my house at this point I limped my truck home, mostly using gearing "2" and "1". I parked the truck, entered my house and informed my wife as to what happened. Then I returned to the truck to find a puddle of fluid under and around the drivers door. I checked the master cylinder reservoir and it was completely drained at this point. There is no doubt if someone would have been in front of me or coming through the intersection at the time this incident occurred I would have been involved in an accident. At no time prior to this have I had any indication of the brakes going bad, ie: brake warning light or ABS, soft brake pedal or fluid loss. It seems as if this happened all at once. The vehicle was then towed to a mechanics garage later on that day to be repaired.

Filed Sep 10, 2013 · Brakes · 58,137 miles · NY

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 disintegrating. Due cheap steel. My 1998 chevy astro is driven and stored in like conditions and yet doesn't show the rust like the avalanche. Thankfully I was not on the highway when lines blew. Avalanche is the first vehicle to have so many safety related problems due to defective materials. Didn't report earlier thinking it was an isolated case.

Filed Oct 6, 2009 · Brakes · 40,000 miles · OH

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'brien dealership in medina ohio and they will not repair this problem unless I pay for. It effects trucks only in the snow belt areas, I live in ohio. I hope you can help me with this.

Filed Feb 6, 2009 · Body, Brakes · 86,000 miles · OH

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 vibrated when driving over a bump. The shaft bushing is also failing in the steering wheel column. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for the failures; therefore, the contact would be responsible for the repairs. The failure mileage was 86,000. Updated 3/5/09 *cn updated 03/10/09.

Filed Jun 10, 2008 · Brakes · 46,003 miles · TX

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 battery to stop noise, when battery is connected noise immediately starts.