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2003 Chevrolet Avalanche repairs by problem area
Engine (29%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (0%)
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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
Chart based on 49 repairs.
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (14%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (21%)
Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 48360 mi | Switch for fan motor was repaired under the extended warranty. Driver's door speaker was repaired under extended warranty. |
| 300000 mi US $800 |
AC blows hot at idle. Driver side power window failed completely. |
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 140760 mi C $2500 |
Instrument cluster would function intermittently. It was determined to be cold solder joints. The instrument cluster was replaced. |
| 74232 mi US $994 |
replaced cracked condenser $994 |
| 96000 mi US $100 |
Also R/H headlight failed, replaced HID components |
| 120000 mi US $130 |
Replaced left front hid with standard headlight bulb |
| 69500 mi US $1100 |
Needed a refrigerant high-pressure valve and air recirculation servo motor replaced. Of course the system was evacuated and recharged as part of this service. |
| 149000 mi US $140 |
AC failed to run after a stop on a long journey. Shop replaced toothed drive belt and replaced a sensor. |
| 162700 mi US $476 |
A/C stopped working and shredded its drive-belt. Shop found TSB referring to 'compressor slugging' and replaced compressor. |
| 194000 mi US $4000 |
Battery goes flat after 2+ days. Replaced Battery (twice), alternator (twice), Window motor, ECM, BCM. Failed to fix. Traded vehicle in on a Nissan. |
| 55000 mi US $325 |
Speedometer stopped working. Needle would stop at random mph's, then when accelerating, would continue to move relative to the randome mph. Replaced Instrument cluster with new (rebuilt) unit from OEM rebuild shop. |
| 98000 mi US $55 |
Front speakers blown; literally disintegrated. Stock radio, too! Replaced with something I bought at Wal-Mart. |
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 32240 mi | Replaced gauge cluster, stuck gauges, extended mfr warranty. |
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 150000 mi US $650 |
Needed another AC compressor...changed last year but warranty was voided by Performance Radiator that closed Atlanta office...Never buy anything from Performance Radiator, their warranties are meaningless. |
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