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2013 Chevrolet Avalanche repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (3%)

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2013 Chevrolet Avalanche repair cost distribution

$2500+ (11%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (47%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

Chevrolet Avalanche in Quebec, Canada
May 2017 - Jun 2022
Aug 2017

150660 mi

C $200
Both front door lower hinges worn out. Replaced both 
Jun 2018

152520 mi

C $150
Radiator sweating from upper right corner of core Replaced assy 
Mar 2022

164920 mi

C $3300
Fuel Leak 
Jun 2022

166160 mi

C $50
No A/C - filled system 
Chevrolet Avalanche in North Carolina, United States
Dec 2017 - Apr 2022
Mar 2022

64000 mi
Steering gear replaced. No fault of the dealer, warranty ran out 45 days earlier. Dealer helped on repair bill by paying half of their cost for parts and labor. 
Chevrolet Avalanche in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2016 - Jun 2018
Apr 2016

6300 mi
Battery would not hold a full charge 
Chevrolet Avalanche in Oregon, United States
Mar 2016 - Jun 2022
May 2016

80200 mi

US $250
Emissions code for Evap canister and vent valve. Parking sensors failed. Three of four require replacement. 
Jun 2016

84000 mi

US $500
Replaced evap canister, purge valve and solenoid. Replaced rear air assist compressor. Replaced all 4 parking sensors. Did not fix problem. 
Oct 2021

135000 mi

US $3169
Repair of broken spark plug with stripped threads. Replaced broken sway bar end links. Replaced worn rocker arm and pushrod. Replaced 4 O2 sensors. Required another repair to replace with OEM parts. 
Dec 2021

137000 mi

US $897
Replaced four new aftermarket O2 sensors with OEM 
Chevrolet Avalanche in Georgia, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2022
Jan 2015

36700 mi
The rear brake light had internal condensation. Dealer replaced with new light. 
Jul 2015

33500 mi
Loud squealing noise under hood. Replaced drive belt tensioner and ac compressor belt. Driver rear door panel rattling Removed left rear door trim panel and installed flocking tape to upper channel and back of lock rod. Third brake light has large amount of condensation inside of sealed unit. 2nd trip for this issue - 1st trip sealed unit was replaced. Repair part ordered. 
Aug 2015

35000 mi
Third brake light that was replaced previously has large amount of condensation inside of sealed unit again. 3rd trip for this issue - prior trips sealed unit was replaced. Part replaced at time of visit. 
Sep 2015

36000 mi
Large amounts of moisture in 3rd brake light again. This trip was to replace the lamp assembly. 
Nov 2015

37700 mi
Engine started misfiring significantly, check engine light came on. Dealer was able to determine that one spark plug and one spark plug wire had gone bad and needed to be replaced on cylinder#3. 
Mar 2021

105263 mi
Check engine light was on.P0523 Oil pressure sender high voltage. Internal failure within oil pressure sender. followed document ID#271523 removed and replaced oil pressure sender. 
May 2021

106720 mi

US $240
Check engine light came on and was running rough at highway speed when AFM kicks down. Code P0455 Large Evap leak Mechanic could not replicate AFM issue Replaced vent valve 
Jun 2021

107215 mi

US $1258
Check engine light on and running very rough. Code P01513 also found minor oil fouling on spark plugs. Fuel induction cleaning service with Ethan defense includes pn 6592,4068,29 Max engine performance service Also reported steering groan at every repair/service since March 2021 and mechanic has been unable to replicate. (forgot to add that note to earlier repair reports) 
Jul 2021

107273 mi
Constant groaning/squealing seems to be coming from steering column. Mechanics had been unable to replicate at prior repair visits. Brought vehicle in immediately when it was making the noise very bad and had mechanic ride with me to ensure they heard it. Mechanic determined noise coming from steering/gear rack. Inspected fluid and found metal debris in fluid indicative of internal part failure. Removed and replaced steering gear/rack and reassembled. aligned front tend. Air bag inflator recall 
Chevrolet Avalanche in Connecticut, United States
Dec 2014 - Apr 2016
Mar 2015

40000 mi

US $175
Body ground short 

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