Owners' Stories
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Stories
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2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500Visitor, Carlisle, PA, April 03, 2012 15:16bought my 2003 new - like it but do have a couple problems -the last 3 years in a row ive had to replace all 4 rotors due to rust (truck has 63k miles)and sometimes it decides to go into 4wd by itself when you start it.(already replaced the switch) right now i need to replace the tailgate handle and need to know do i have to remove the interior panel to do this google says no but i cant see how to do it with the upper trim on any help would be greatly appreciated - please send advice to 80yellowvette@comcast.netFlag ThisLike0
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2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500Visitor, Baldwin Park, CA, February 14, 2012 19:01why doesn't my chevy avalanche pick up speed fast what could be something that can couse this?Flag ThisLike0
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2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500Visitor, Granite Falls, NC, January 02, 2012 17:42Use Mobile 1 synthetic oil, at 119,000 miles low oil pressure sensor light came on, had checked at Auto Zone, said oil clean and levels correct. Recommended purchasing new sensor. Started home and within two miles truck locked up. I had someone's driveway blocked and had to restart engine to move the vehicle. Engine locked up due to oil pump failure and had to be replaced. Now I only get 10 to 12 mpg on new engine. I thought the sensor was supposed to shut your vehicle down to prevent the engine from locking up.Flag ThisLike0
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2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500Visitor, Kila, MT, November 13, 2011 19:23I love my Chevy Avalanche, it is the most versatile vehicle I've ever owned but I have one complaint. It is on my mind right now as winter is beginning. In the winter the tailgate freezes closed and when I do get the door loose, the latch freezes so the tailgate falls open when I drive. Sometimes the handle frrezes so I can't operate it to open the tailgate. If anyone has suggestions, I'd love to see them.Flag ThisLike | 1 person likes this1
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2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500garber2007, New Paris, OH, November 30, 2010 00:27I love my Avalanche and would get another one if I got another truck. I love all of the little compartments and features of it, and especially the factor truck cover. The compartments in the side are great for in the winter to keep an Ice Scraper in so that you can just open it up and start cleaning off your truck! I love it! The only problem I have had is with the braking system, which includes the emergency brake and the regular brakes. The regular brakes wear through faster than most vehicles.
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2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500Visitor, Blountstown, FL, August 08, 2010 16:12I loved my 2002 Avalanche! When the miles started getting high (80,000) I decided to trade for a new one. I'm a female and spend alot of time on the highway long distances. Soooo disappointed in the new ones! They don't have the compartments the older models have and the leather seats aren't nearly as comfortable! Really miss my '02Flag ThisLike | 2 people like this2
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2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500Visitor, Everett, WA, April 28, 2010 12:09I love this truck! I use it as a daily driver and for scuba to securely load all my dive gear in. just minor issues so for headlight burned out and multifunction switch (turn signal - wipers - cruise control) broke but was covered under warranty. I will buy another!Flag ThisLike0
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2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500ulamay, Ketchikan, AK, May 12, 2009 10:57I too love my Avalanche. Love the compartments and the factory back cover to keep things dry and how you have the option of just removing one panel if thats all you need. The only draw back/complaint I do have is the problems with the brake system including the emergency brake. I really feel this is a Chevy problem since I am not the only one having this type of issue.
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2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500Steve-Philly, Marcus Hook, PA, April 11, 2009 20:30I love my 2003. I have made several upgrades that makes it eveb better with great gas miles. The one thing I don't live is that the drive side fog light burns out about every other month. I also notice we I see other ones that this same light is out on thier truck too. I think it's a Chevy problem. The self leveling thing is a little bit of a pain in the a$$ when towing. Other then that I tell everyone to buy one. My brother bought one after seeing mine. GREAT Truck! I wish Chevy could make more like it.
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