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Chevrolet Avalanche repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (4%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 439 repairs.
Chevrolet Avalanche body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (75%)
Chart based on 24 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
| 29000 mi | The rear brake light had internal condensation. Dealer replaced with new light. |
| 33500 mi | 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. |
| 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. |
| 36000 mi | Large amounts of moisture in 3rd brake light again. This trip was to replace the lamp assembly. |
2011 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 36000 mi | Rear emblem had water in it. Repaired under warranty at no charge. Hard cover over bed leaks. New seals ordered under warranty and yet to be replaced. |
| 61300 mi US $50 |
Door handle broke. |
| 18300 mi | Water getting into third brake light |
| 25000 mi | water leaking into bed. seals replaced under warranty |
| 35600 mi US $220 |
Door handle broke off |
| 51000 mi | Unresolved - cracked dash. This problem is typical of all Avalanches, Tahoes, Suburbans, etc. In mine, it had upgraded BOSE stereo. The center speaker was too heavy for flimsy dash cover, and it began cracking when the truck was just over three years old. |
2011 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 99500 mi US $600 |
Water leaking into the interior cab through a major leak in the Midgate. Disassembled, seals cleaned, reinstalled, various fasteners replaced. Carpets and seats removed to allow the cabin to fully dry and reinstalled. Repairs related to the water leak specifically was $600. Another $1,750 for full 100K service, plugs, wires, front and rear differentials, fuel system clean, radiator flush, brake system flush, steering system flush, air filter. Water leak fix was not successful - vehicle is back in shop (1Q18) |
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
310-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 61000 mi | 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 |
| 81700 mi US $400 |
I have a cracked dash which plagues most 07-2013 GM Full size trucks. After much fighting GM agreed to replace my defective dash for a $400 deductible. |
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 38000 mi | interior sunvisor clip broke. |
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 5000 mi | Missing drink retaining flap on front center console cupholder assembly. Dealership replaced entire unit under warranty. |
| 22000 mi | paint peeling from rubstrips |
| 23000 mi | peeling paint from rubstrips |
| 26660 mi | Left rear body side moulding peeled back. Had to be removed and replaced. Also removed the other 3 mouldings and reattached to prevent future problems. |
| 82000 mi | This has been a very good vehicle but it had all of the typical problems in an 07 Avalanche - Dashboard cracked twice - seems like each last 2 years, chrome on the door handle came apart twice, leather wearing. |
| 97000 mi US $400 |
Windshield cracked when I watered it down to wash it & it was only 75 degrees out & slightly overcast (the interior/glass temperature was definitely not hot). |
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 31000 mi | replaced panels that sit over truck bed - warped - covered under warranty |
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 132500 mi C $950 |
Driver exterior door handle sticking open. Replaced |
| 161200 mi C $2200 |
right rear exterior door handle broke. |
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 70400 mi | Several plastic trim parts are breaking, but not yet repaired: plastic round twisting lock for the back glass, rear passenger window switch broken housing, plastic covers for 2nd seat mounting brackets. Also missing rear step pad for bumper. |
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