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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 |
| Apr | 2011 | 75000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 78000 | 1020 | Making popping noise when reversing and making sharp turns. The installed washer on the cross member. Also got transmission fluid replaced. Replaced water pump it was leaking and the v-belt it was minor cracks, replaced fan clutch was getting weak but replaced it to avoid future problems, and replace engine filter, with a k&n filter. |
| Jul | 2012 | 93000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 59000 | 0 | The oil gauge has been reading erratically. It was fixed for a short time then the problem recurred, and now the speedometer is showing wrong speed intermittently. |
| Apr | 2010 | 60000 | 0 | Instrument cluster replaced for third time. Finally problem was corrected 4-30-2010. OEM radio had to be reinstalled for computer to program properly. |
| Jan | 2012 | 73000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| 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. | ||
| 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 Wyoming, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 56000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 61000 | 800 | driver's side saddle box would not stay latched. had mechanic order new lock mechanisaim and replace it. driver electric side window quit rolling up |
| Sep | 2012 | 67000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 150 | Replacement O2 sensor in exhaust system. | |
| Jun | 2008 | 200 | Replacement universal joint between rear differential and drive shaft, due to major looseness | |
| May | 2009 | 1100 | New Catalytic converter by dealership to get the check engine light to keep from coming on repeatedly. | |
| Jul | 2011 | 88660 | 150 | Replacement fuel injector needed |
| Jul | 2012 | 89900 | 0 | replaced rear disc rotors and pads |
| Sep | 2012 | 90520 | 0 | Not yet fixed, speedometer is reading erratically, from nothing, to various part speeds to sometimes correct speed. Not yet resolved/repaired. In interim am using GPS for correct speed readout. |
| Dec | 2012 | 90520 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 117000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 132000 | 2200 | Transmission failure Water pump |
| Chevrolet Avalanche in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 96000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 98000 | 50 | rear passenger window regulator replacement |
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 115940 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 120900 | 300 | engine light went on. Found out that the throttle sensor is indicating the throttle is at 20% even before truck ignition is turned. |
| Apr | 2012 | 126480 | 0 | Never replaced throttle sensor. CEL would go off after three cycles, then come back on as soon as hit 80 kmh. |
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 105000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 105000 | 1100 | Replace instrument cluster for broken speedometer. Known defect out of warranty. Replace oxygen sensor. |
| Chevrolet Avalanche in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 33300 | 600 | Noise coming from left front over bumps, tie rod end replaced. Window regulator driver's side quit. Window regulator replaced. Second time over life of truck on window-design defect allows water to seep in and rust cables). |
| Dec | 2011 | 41000 | 800 | Tie rod end rusted, other suspension problems as a result of the vehicle sitting outside too long without being driven |
| Jun | 2012 | 43000 | 20 | Latch for tailgate would not catch. Disassembly, cleaning and lubrication of the handle fixed the problem. |
| Dec | 2012 | 44000 | 0 | Wheel bearing worn/rusted. Was covered by after-market warranty. |
| Feb | 2013 | 44700 | 250 | Windows on both doors will not go all the way up. Could only fix the driver's side due to financial reasons this trip. |
| Mar | 2013 | 45000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Avalanche in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 24000 | 160 | tail gate does not latch clunking sound in drive line clunking noise in driveline |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| 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 Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 112000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 135000 | 1300 | U-Joints, Wheel Bearings, Brakes, Rotors |
| Nov | 2011 | 145000 | 3600 | Transmission replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 162000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 91000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 100000 | 900 | Poor starting due to faulty fuel pump. Fuel pump replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 350 | speedometer stopped working | |
| Feb | 2010 | 95700 | 800 | Had a leak in the water pump. Had water pump and hoses replaced. Also replaced serpentine belt, tensioner, pulleys, and bearings at that time. |
| Mar | 2011 | 111800 | 609 | Left Front Hub Bearing replaced Break Pads and Rotors on rear. Break Fluid flush and fill. |
| Jul | 2012 | 133000 | 90 | Alternator failed and was replaced |
| Sep | 2012 | 135000 | 758 | Shocks where rusted through and needed to be replaced |
| Dec | 2012 | 140000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| 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. | ||
2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Chevrolet Avalanche in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 122000 | 1000 | Evaporator leak |
| Dec | 2012 | 123000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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