2007 Chevrolet Avalanche Chevrolet Avalanche 2007

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2007 Chevrolet Avalanche repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 110 repairs.
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2007 Chevrolet Avalanche engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (31%)

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Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Chevrolet Avalanche

Engine not specified

159500 mi Cleaned EGR Valve.  

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2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT

366-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

122000 mi

US $231
Engine Mount Driver's Side. Second Replacement. 

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2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

139000 mi

US $1300
Several emissions sensors had to be replaced. 
182000 mi

US $2400
replaced motor mounts 
316000 mi

US $800
replaced heater hose 

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2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT

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

131000 mi

US $3000
Active Fuel Management is known to kill lifters and rockers. Lost cylinder 3 hrs from home. Barely got to local shop. 1 week and $3k later I tuned out the AFM and it's run well. 
144500 mi

US $300
Truck running rough and throwing few codes. Turned out to be old dirty throttle body they recommended replacing. In and out in a day. 
136000 mi

US $370
oil sensor, filter screen (2 hrs labor + parts) manifold bolts broken (3) Oil pan gasket, screen leaking 
98000 mi Replaced hub bearing on front left wheel (under warranty). 
99800 mi Replaced hub bearing on right front wheel (under warranty). 
114700 mi

C $450
fuel tank vent purge valve 
121600 mi

C $150
replaced O2 sensor Left side rear repaired wire to L/REAR O2 sensor 
123380 mi

C $200
oil pressure sender failed to full oil pressure 
101000 mi

US $279
Evap solenoid replaced 
54200 mi

US $160
Check engine light came on while driving home and oil pressure gauge went to zero. Mechanic told me to replace oil pressure sending unit. I did so and it made no difference. Did oil/filter change and all is well again. Check engine light came on along with dash text, engine misfire, & rough transmission shift. Replaced all 8 spark plugs, wires, and ignition coil on cylinder 7. Made no difference. In local repair shop now with no compression on cylinder 7. 
55000 mi

US $1703
Dealer replaced main camshaft along with intake and exhaust lifters on all 8 cylinders. Vehicle was out of manufacturer's warranty so dealer was willing to use mileage as a percentage instead. So i paid 55% of the bill and GM paid 45% 
98000 mi Had to replace the Evaporative Emission Control System Vent Valve/Solenoid for second time in two years. I did the work myself to save money and it wasn't too hard, just time consuming. Originally replaced it in December of 2015. It was throwing error code P0449. 
66960 mi

C $650
Mass air flow sensor failure. 
35340 mi

C $2200
Oil pressure pump crapped out. Replaced. 
36580 mi

C $100
Check engine, reduced power,check traction control during cold weather start.no trouble found 
58000 mi

US $200
Emissions sensor failed 
46000 mi Evaporator solenoid near fuel tank was stuck open. New part installed. New part was modified by GM to prevent the problem from recurring.  
78000 mi

US $350
Oil burning issue. Replaced drivers side valve cover with updated part that moves PCV intake. 
85000 mi

US $250
Oil pressure dropped to 0. Had vehicle towed to dealer, they found the screen/filter for the oil pressure sensor was clogged and needed to be replaced. Replaced screen and changed oil and filter. 
5000 mi Software update for Burning E85 Fuel. 
14000 mi Hard starting when engine is hot. Told it may be caused by running e85. After a month of running regular gas the problem has not gone away. 
14000 mi There was a problem with leaking fuel injectors that caused to fuel pressure to drop to rapidly. All eight fuel injectors were replaced. 
21000 mi Engine main seal was leaking. Dealer fixed under factory warranty 
94000 mi

US $575
Check engine light came on, cracked 
62000 mi

C $400
Fuel pump failure. Pump replaced AFM/DOD turned off due to excessive oil consumption 

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2007 Chevrolet Avalanche Engine Problems

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