Nine problems related to steering have been reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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 the shaking issue where was found that the tires tread was separating making humps and waves in the tread. This happened on the highway at 92,207 miles on vehicle and 7, 319 miles on 265/70r17 capitol precision trac ll tires. The vehicle was parked for a few days until getting tires to replace the capitol tires but once the vehicle started moving to take it to the shop to replace the tires the front had started to shake just like the back at 92,221 miles on the vehicle but not as much. Walmart changed the tires and the technician reported the tires were really bad with tread separating from the tire and also that this brand tire were recalled. I have taken these tires back to tire pros where it was purchased and now is awaiting them to send these tires back to the tire company for an investigation of the tire. The recall # is 14t013-8570 if I'm not mistaken.
Vehicle developed a clunking , while driving, that can be felt in the steering wheel. It does not matter the type of road. Mechanic advised that it was the steering shaft.
Loud popping sound from crossmember and, defective intermediate shaft on steering. 2004 chevy Avalanche.
The steering gear boxes on most gm trucks. They have to be taken to dealer for service every 30,000 mi 150 dollar charge. It makes you think there is something loose in the front end. Had mine replaces but after 30,000 mi. It's back.
At idol or low speeds like pulling into a parking space, it was as if my 2004 Avalanche had no power steering to the right and only the right. Upon taking it to a mechanic, they pulled up a service bulletin stating there is a problem with the steering box and there is a redisigned steering box and should be replaced , I done that and $732. 96 later the problem is fixed at my expence when it is their poor disign. Side knote: my wifes a cancer patient, I should be paying dr. Bills with that money!!!!!.
Steering some times making a knocking type noise, brought to dealer steering shaft needed to be replaced was told chevy knows about the problem.
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. Now that the warranty has expired, gm refuses to pay for the repairs. Gm claims this is not a safety issue. However, I am concerned that it will become one since this is a steering problem. It is clearly a design defect since many other Avalanche owners have the same issues.
Popping noise in the front end. It has been repaired 5 times by the dealer and the problem returns. It is do to go back this week to be repaired again. The dealer has replaced the steering shaft, lubed the front end, drilled and elongated the cross member's mounting holes, added washers, and combinations above.
Continued problem with pop/noise in front end of 04 Avalanche while turning and turning while in reverse. Chevrolet has issues several TSB's for this problem, but the problem persist. At the moment it has not cause any accidents but myself and other Avalanche owner are fearful that it will develop into a safety concern if not permanently corrected.