Resources for the Repair and Maintenance of your Chevrolet Avalanche
Chevrolet Avalanche Models:
Chevrolet Avalanche Problems
The Upper Dash May Crack
The upper dash may crack, most commonly on vehicles in warm climates and exposed to a lot of sunlight. The common repair is to replace the upper instrument trim panel. Information on a technical service bulletin or extended warranty is not available at this time.
Check Engine Light Due to Gas Cap Issue
A Loose or worn gas cap may cause Check Engine Light to illuminate.
Keyless Entry System Not Working Due to Failed Fob/Entry Receiver
The keyless entry system may stop working. Our technicians tell us the key fobs and keyless entry receiver may need to be replaced to correct this fault.
Chevrolet Avalanche Recalls (Recent)
The Rear Axle May Fail (Recall Expanded)
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The rear axle cross pin may break. The cross pin is an internal component of the rear differential, which is housed in the rear axle assembly. If the cross pin breaks, the rear axle may lock, which could result in loss of control and a crash. Dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin to correct this concern. This recall should begin no later than January 25, 2011. The General Motors number for this recall is 10426A.
Learn more »The Rear Axle May Fail
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The rear axle cross pin, an internal component of the rear differential that is housed in the rear axle assembly, may break. If the cross pin breaks, the rear axle may lock, which could result in a loss of vehicle control and a crash. Dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin to correct this concern. This recall should begin no later than January 25, 2011. The General Motors number for this recall is 10426.
Learn more »Possible Under Hood Electrical Fire
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The heated washer module under the hood could overheat due to excessive current draw. Under certain conditions, this could result in an under hood fire. This previous recall attempt in 2008 to repair this concern did not have the expected success. Dealers will now permanently disable and remove the heated washer module to correct this concern. This recall is expected to begin on June 20, 2010.
Learn more »Possible Under Hood Electrical Fire
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The wiring to the washer system heater may overheat due to a failure in the heater module. This could cause other electrical features to malfunction, smoke to develop, and an electrical fire could result. Dealers will install a wire harness with an inline fuse to protect the washer heater module. This recall is expected to begin on September 12, 2008. The General Motors recall number is 08048.
Learn more »Possible Service Engine Soon Light, Engine Stalling, or Hard Starting
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The RTV seal on the fuel system control modules may allow water to enter into the module. Water in the module can cause a short, which may cause hard starting, a crank-no start condition, or stalling, and the Service Engine Soon light may come on. If the engine stalls unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the fuel system control module free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2009. The GM recall number is 08411.
Learn more »Chevrolet Avalanche Questions and Answers
stopped at a stop sign and when tried to drive, couldnt, engine just reved. Had to shift to 1 then work my way up to D. I have to do that everytime now, is the trans gone? does it need some kind ...
What are the test procedures for Power train Control Module code P0449 on a 2007 chevy avalanche
my 07 1500 LT avalanche has 100,000 miles,wont start battery good alarm still working,makes a click noise when i try to turn it over,i even tried to jump start it,
I did buy the truck from the auction but, so far have everything down but the service sys stab, its been on all this time.
approximate cost to R&R body Control Module , part and labor
Chevrolet Avalanche Stories
I HAVE A 2008 AVALANCHE LTZ, THAT I BOUGHT NEW. CURRENTLY IT HAS 125,000 MILES AND I LOVE IT. THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAD WAS HAVING TO CHANGE MY FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS FOUR TIMES. THE FIRST SET OF TIRES GOT 80,000 MILES (GREAT), THE SECOND SET ONLY GOT 35,000
MILES.
THE BRAKES SEEM GOOD FOR 20,000 MILES AFTER CHANGING AND THEN THE FRONT ROTORS START TO PULSATE. I WOULD BE AFRAID TO TOW ANYTHING WITH THESE BRAKES.
DOES ANYONE KNOW OF ANY RECALLS CONCERNING REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT
ROTORS. MY MECHANIC TELLS ME IT IS BECAUSE THE ROTORS ARE MADE
TOO THIN TO REDUCE WEIGHT. I SAY, TAKE THE WEIGHT OUT SOMEWHERE
ELSE AND GIVE US GOOD BRAKES.
OTHERWISE, I LOVE THE THING.
This is my 3rd. Avalanche..
I do love the utilitarian aspects of the vehicle.
I think that's why I keep buying them.
So anyhow, The one I just got a 2011 LT 4WD.. It seems to ride a little harder than the first two but NOT as hard as a Silverado.
Love the bluetooth and back-up camera so far. I think everyone who owns this vehicle already knows about the blind spot directly behind the thing.
BTW the first two I got BOTH burned oil.. Am I just unlucky..IDK. but I guess we'll find out soon. Also the front rotors on my previous one a 2007 were replaced 3x times in 140,000 miles,, again maybee I'm a jynx. other than that no problems what so ever...
P.S. does anyone else Like to watch the V4 to V8 display change? It's SO smooth one can hardly feel it. I love to ride the gas peddle ever so slightly if possible to keep it in the V4 mode... Ha Ha I know I can be a little ANAL... Anyhoo
Good luck with yours,,,,,,
Snotty
I really enjoy my LTZ. The ride is really smooth, it came with the Destination and Entertainment package. I love it!
My 2010 Avalanche LTZ is an excellent vehicle and would be Outstanding if it had top quality seats and a brake system that should be exceptional for a 50k plus unit. The seats and brakes that were on my 2007 Yukon Denali far exceeded the quality used in this 2010. The gas milage on the highway is close to 19 MPG when crusing at 80 MPG. the city MPG is around 14.5 MPG. Overall I would rate it as an excellent upper class ride.