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2011 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 4340 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 12400 | 0 | Steering gear replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 15500 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
310-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 47000 | 100 | ac control module |
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
310-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 61000 | 0 | Dash is cracked and GM know this is a big problem with these full size trucks. I am currently negotiating with them to fix the dash under warranty |
| Mar | 2013 | 64000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
366-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 35000 | 400 | No oil pressure. Something was clogged near the oil pan. Dealer suggested a 30000 mile 4 wheel drive inspection as well. Probably should have skipped that part! Check engine light was on. Something to do with EVAP code and gas cap needed replacing. |
| Oct | 2011 | 49000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Avalanche in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 10000 | 0 | new vibration and low noise coming from right front, only after driving on the freeway for a while. Was told that the tech didn't hear anything that needed looked at. |
| Jan | 2010 | 19000 | 0 | slight vibration in gas pedal at 70-75. Required rebalancing drive shaft. |
| Mar | 2010 | 21000 | 0 | Oil filter adapter was leaking. |
| Jun | 2010 | 26000 | 0 | seal around rear removable window failed, causing rear window defroster to stop working and possibly letting in water (which hasn't happened yet). new window ordered. |
| Sep | 2010 | 26000 | 0 | passenger door would no longer reliably unlock with the FOB. they replaced the actuator. |
| Jul | 2011 | 35000 | 0 | knocking noise in right front wheel when turning. shop unable to duplicate. |
| Dec | 2011 | 38000 | 0 | interior sunvisor clip broke. |
| Dec | 2012 | 50000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 43000 | 350 | Interior light switch in drivers door replaced Locking mechanism in passenger door replaced. Automatic locks quit working. Brake switch on cruise control failed causing cruise control not to work. Switch replaced. Oxygen sensor replaced. |
| Apr | 2012 | 48000 | 0 | Left front wheel bearing replaced |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 29140 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 29760 | 0 | Keyless lock modulator malfuntioned and replaced under warranty. |
| Jun | 2011 | 34100 | 100 | Door Lock Actuator Replaced |
| Sep | 2012 | 44640 | 100 | faulty fuel pump replaced steering linkage failed |
| Oct | 2012 | 44640 | 300 | transmission cooler lines leaking, replaced factory transmission cooler lines with oem parts. |
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 33000 | 0 | Front rubber body mount shims replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Avalanche in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 18000 | 0 | The transmission failed and had to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 55000 | 200 | Sensor for tire pressure monitor had to be replaced. |
| Chevrolet Avalanche in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 40000 | 65 | CLUNK IN REAR OF VEHICLE WHEN ACCELERATING FROM COMPLETE STOP. POSSIBLE U-JOINT ISSUE. FIXED DUE TO TSB |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Alaska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 49700 | 0 | Windshield wiper fluid and wipers turned on without the use of the inside switch (by themselves). Wipers successfully repaired. It was found the parts ordered were not needed and it was just a loose wire. |
| Oct | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 41000 | 350 | Air suspension sensor and compressor failed during normal operation. Necessary components were ordered and will be installed once they arrive at the dealership. |
| Feb | 2010 | 42000 | 0 | Parts for Air Ride Suspension were delivered to dealer and installed on truck for previous problem. |
| Aug | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Idaho, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | Software update for Burning E85 Fuel. | |
| Jul | 2008 | 14000 | 0 | Hard starting when engine is hot. Told it may be caused by running e85. After a month of running regular gas the problem has not gone away. |
| Sep | 2008 | 14000 | 0 | There was a problem with leaking fuel injectors that caused to fuel pressure to drop to rapidly. All eight fuel injectors were replaced. |
| Jun | 2009 | 21000 | 0 | Engine main seal was leaking. Dealer fixed under factory warranty |
| Sep | 2009 | 22000 | 0 | Something was wrong with the Stabilitrak system. Was apparently a software issue. |
| Jan | 2010 | 25000 | 240 | Leak in the rack in pinion steering. GM covered even though the warranty was past 36 months because of low miles. |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 111000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 112000 | 300 | needed new rotors and brakes |
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 89000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 93000 | 150 | Seat heater comes on by itself. April 2012 update: has started doing it again recently. |
| Apr | 2013 | 132000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | Fuel Light | |
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 0 | Driver side power window | |
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Montana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | replaced panels that sit over truck bed - warped - covered under warranty | |
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 2500 | Third and Fourth Gear went in the Transmission - had to be rebuilt. | |
| Apr | 2009 | 200 | Tailgate handle assembly locked up - had to be replaced. | |
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Avalanche in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 52000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 57000 | 120 | replaced both front shocks, right front was leaking oil - replaced left front at same time |
| Mar | 2013 | 59000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 67000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 75500 | 75 | Idler or tension wheel was squealing. Replaced both because I could not tell which it was. |
| Dec | 2012 | 77000 | 65 | Automatic ventilation system was directing air to defrost or to feet. Air would only come out vents. Replaced left door actuator. |
| Mar | 2013 | 80000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 13000 | 0 | Oil leaking from engine, leaving small puddle in garage. They had to order a oil drain pan, said they had a bulletin on it to repair. The first trip to the shop, the poured die into the engine to locate the leak, so outcome of 1st trip was wait and see. |
| Sep | 2011 | 33000 | 0 | Airbag light was illuminated. The replaced front sensor in bumper. |
| Dec | 2012 | 39000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Chevrolet Avalanche in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 38000 | 0 | Speedometer stepper motor failure |
| Aug | 2012 | 39000 | 35 | Replaced two power door lock relays on fuse block |
| Mar | 2013 | 40000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Chevrolet Avalanche
Engine not specified
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 60000 | 1200 | water pump leaking coolant lock actuator on driver side |
| Dec | 2010 | 71000 | 400 | Driver Seat heater failed, required replacement |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 68000 | 160 | Mass air flow sensor replaced by owner. |
| Apr | 2010 | 79000 | 200 | Intermittent dashboard cluster. Cluster would turn over and cut off to replicate starting and shutting off ignition. Changed battery and eliminated problem. Let's see if that helps. Same problem happened 3 years ago. Might be the extreme heat in NV. |
| Mar | 2013 | 116000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 64000 | 0 | Pinkish colored fluid leaking under the vehicle - inspection found loose engine oil drain plub |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 25000 | 0 | Speedometer held inaccurate speed reading. Speedometer replaced |
| Mar | 2012 | 38000 | 0 | Warning about servicing 4wd when sold. Looked on internet, seems other people had this error when nothing was really wrong. |
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Wyoming, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 84000 | 54 | Slight leak in front diff, looked and decided not to fix at this time. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 47740 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 48360 | 320 | Switch for fan motor was repaired under the extended warranty. Driver's door speaker was repaired under extended warranty. Coolant lines on the transmission were replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Idaho, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 87000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 88000 | 0 | Replace all shocks with better than mfg. Some of the original shocks had failed. |
| Sep | 2010 | 97000 | 418 | Replaced bearings in the rear end, also fluids in the rearend and transfer case. |
| Mar | 2011 | 100000 | 375 | Replaced some sensors, and added a new g-force chip to improve gas milage and proformance. |
| Dec | 2012 | 116000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Hawaii, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 80000 | 0 | Loose ground on engine block. Four cents for new terminal ring. Would go into Limp mode with code coming up as the throttle position sensor bad when going over bumps while turning left. Also had issues with a no start condition, headlights would stay on. |
| Jul | 2009 | 96000 | 140 | New front shocks. |
| Sep | 2009 | 98000 | 55 | Front speakers blown; literally disintegrated. Stock radio, too! Replaced with something I bought at Wal-Mart. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 52000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 59000 | 257 | The EVAP vent solenoid was replaced - there is a TSB 04-06-04-055A that applies I extensively use the vehicle offroading for pleasure |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Chevrolet in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 32240 | 0 | Replaced gauge cluster, stuck gauges, extended mfr warranty. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 240000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 245000 | 0 | Tailgate lock failed to lock. Disassembled lock assembly. Found bent lock arm (unknown cause). Straightened and reassembled. |
| Dec | 2010 | 250000 | 0 | Parking brake failed; No parts replaced because repair will not be successful. Bad design, a number of previous attempts. |
| Apr | 2011 | 255000 | 0 | Parking brake failed. Not repaired. |
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 112000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 113000 | 348 | Problem described to shop,loud frontend noise and wear on toe front passenger side tire. Cause,bad front passenger side wheel-bearing. Problem fixed with non-dealer part.The Driver side front wheel bearing was replaced at 5k under warranty. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Avalanche in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 2100 | Total brake replacement & catalytic converter replacement | |
| Mar | 2009 | 58000 | 237 | Sporadic AWD position sensor fault. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 115000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 115500 | 450 | tailgate wont stay shut |
| Jun | 2010 | 116000 | 350 | replaced shocks. old shocks were completely worn out... no resistance left in them at all |
| Jun | 2012 | 153000 | 350 | replace freon belt and tensioner |
| Nov | 2012 | 166300 | 700 | radiator replaced brake line broke |
| Dec | 2012 | 169000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Chevrolet Avalanche in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 93000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 99000 | 400 | DUE FOR COMPLETE BRAKE JOB |
| Apr | 2010 | 125000 | 350 | BRAKE SERVICE |
| Mar | 2013 | 166000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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