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Expensive Chevrolet Avalanche repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (19%)
Brakes and Traction Control (12%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (1%)
Chart based on 69 repairs.
Chevrolet Avalanche repair cost distribution
$2500+ (21%)
$1000 - $2499 (79%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 48 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
| 80200 mi US $250 |
Emissions code for Evap canister and vent valve. Parking sensors failed. Three of four require replacement. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 137000 mi US $897 |
Replaced four new aftermarket O2 sensors with OEM |
| 150660 mi C $200 |
Both front door lower hinges worn out. Replaced both |
| 152520 mi C $150 |
Radiator sweating from upper right corner of core Replaced assy |
| 164920 mi C $3300 |
Fuel Leak |
| 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 |
| 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) |
2011 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 47300 mi US $250 |
Outside mirror stopped power folding. May have been knock by someone in a parking lot. |
| 52900 mi US $250 |
Passenger-side outside rear-view mirror would not power-fold. |
| 53000 mi US $300 |
Replaced rear shocks, which were leaking. They were adaptive shocks with air leveling, so expensive. Broken, misfiring spark plug. Coil-to-plug wires also replaced as was a broken engine mount. |
| 59647 mi US $1300 |
Not really a critical repair, but shocks seemed to crash too much and were harsh. Replaced entire front strut assembly, which greatly improved the ride. These a electronic shocks and were pretty expensive. |
| 83015 mi US $2243 |
Worn ball joints. Replaced as a unit with upper control arm. |
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 71000 mi US $2200 |
Oil pump failed, coolant pump failed, various sensors failed and replaced. |
| 72900 mi US $550 |
Serpentine belt worn/frayed -- replaced. Not starting reliably -- replaced battery. |
| 77000 mi US $250 |
Corrosion in fuse box. |
| 79000 mi US $250 |
Complete fritz out of electrical systems (from climate controls, door locks, to traction control system) while cruising at highway speed. Truck died and would not restart. |
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 182000 mi US $2400 |
replaced all suspension parts. tie rod ends, shocks, wheel bearings replaced motor mounts |
| 316000 mi US $800 |
replaced heater hose |
| 116800 mi US $1300 |
Rear load leveling sensor and air pump had to be replaced |
| 134800 mi US $130 |
Steering linkage to sway bar needed replacement. |
| 139000 mi US $1300 |
Several emissions sensors had to be replaced. |
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 54200 mi US $160 |
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% |
| 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). |
| 102500 mi US $2000 |
Replaced front calipers & disc/pads all around. |
| 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 |
| 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) backup sensor right passenger lock latch (not actuator) = $20 right passenger automatic folding mirror gear stripped out. still will fold manually. manifold bolts broken (3) Oil pan gasket, screen leaking slight clunk, left side occasionally in cold weather. Not related to turning. |
| 138000 mi US $1200 |
Front auto-adjusting air shocks were completely shot. No oil or pressure. Seemed premature to self-destruct. |
| 58000 mi US $200 |
Emissions sensor failed |
| 64000 mi US $1000 |
Worn upper and lower ball joints |
| 100000 mi US $1200 |
Blower motor replaced LTZ model. Rear compressor failed on self leveling system |
| 143000 mi US $2400 |
Ball Joints Replaced. Totally worn out Parking Assist Failure. Sensors out |
| 150000 mi US $400 |
Rear Differential repair |
| 65900 mi US $250 |
2 of the TPMS sensors were intermittently working. Sensors had to be replaced. |
| 74000 mi US $1100 |
Steering rack bushing was worn. Bushing is not serviceable, therefore entire rack had to be replaced. 2 tire pressure sensors were not functioning. |
| 78000 mi US $350 |
Front right wheel bearing was making noise. Replaced both front hubs. Oil burning issue. Replaced drivers side valve cover with updated part that moves PCV intake. |
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche
Engine not specified
| 182000 mi US $1100 |
Seal in tube that supplies oil to the lifters failed. Caused knocking and low oil pressure. Fairly extensive repair, but once seal was replaced oil supply improved and pressure returned to normal. |
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 90000 mi US $2500 |
Third and Fourth Gear went in the Transmission - had to be rebuilt. |
| 100000 mi US $200 |
Tailgate handle assembly locked up - had to be replaced. |
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 107260 mi C $1200 |
Front differential seals replaced. |
2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 51460 mi C $150 |
Replacement O2 sensor in exhaust system. |
| 56730 mi C $200 |
Replacement universal joint between rear differential and drive shaft, due to major looseness |
| 68200 mi C $1100 |
New Catalytic converter by dealership to get the check engine light to keep from coming on repeatedly. |
| 88660 mi C $150 |
Replacement fuel injector needed |
| 108500 mi C $1200 |
Replaced shock absorbers. They weren't visibly leaking but were not providing proper control. |
| 124000 mi C $200 |
Drivers side front wheel bearing was destroyed, so was replaced. replaced front brake calipers. |
| 132000 mi US $2200 |
Transmission failure Water pump |
| 118860 mi C $3400 |
Vehicle required a total transmission replacement. |
| 122760 mi C $150 |
Changed mass air flow sensor and two emissions vacuum solenoids. |
| 57700 mi US $175 |
went fo an inspection: needed: breaks, rotors, rear dust shield, ball joints lower, driveshaft u joint, swaybar links, parking brake cable fuel pump replaces... only 45k on the old one? |
| 89000 mi US $419 |
Wheel bearings |
| 92000 mi US $982 |
Ball joints and tires replaced |
| 140120 mi C $3000 |
replaced transfer case Rear Differential |
| 105000 mi US $1100 |
Replace instrument cluster for broken speedometer. Known defect out of warranty. Replace oxygen sensor. |
| 60000 mi US $1200 |
water pump leaking coolant lock actuator on driver side |
| 71000 mi US $400 |
Driver Seat heater failed, required replacement |
| 100000 mi US $800 |
transmission fluid leak from coolant system , and a front differential leak |
| 135000 mi US $1300 |
U-Joints, Wheel Bearings, Brakes, Rotors |
| 145000 mi US $3600 |
Transmission replaced |
| 169000 mi US $1300 |
Pads/Rotors/Calipers |
| 163200 mi US $300 |
Replace drivers side front wheel bearing |
| 150000 mi US $1500 |
Hot in Phoenix. Complete replacement of compressor, condenser and all associated parts |
| 130000 mi US $1250 |
New a/c compressor, belts |
| 155000 mi US $1200 |
Brake lines rusted out. Replaced all brake lines. |
| 157000 mi US $300 |
Water pump went bad Steering gear seals went bad unit was replaced. |
| 147560 mi C $600 |
left front wheel bearing and hub |
| 167400 mi C $1200 |
brake lines rusted and leaking |
2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 117000 mi US $1000 |
Evaporator leak |
| 123000 mi US $300 |
Console replaced |
| 124000 mi US $200 |
Alternator went bad |
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 132500 mi C $950 |
Front crank case oil seal replaced Left front CV joint leaking. Boots replaced Driver exterior door handle sticking open. Replaced |
| 140760 mi C $2500 |
Instrument cluster would function intermittently. It was determined to be cold solder joints. The instrument cluster was replaced. Truck would not idle when initially started in cold weather. The intake manifold gasket was leaking causing the engine to run lean. As a result the spark plugs had to be replaced as well. |
| 161200 mi C $2200 |
replace all 4 rotors, calipers, and brake pads. intermediate brake cable snapped, it was replaced right rear exterior door handle broke. |
| 84000 mi US $100 |
replaced injectors, fuel pump and plug wires, under extended warranty. |
| 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. |
| 97000 mi US $418 |
Replaced bearings in the rear end, also fluids in the rearend and transfer case. |
| 100000 mi US $375 |
Replaced some sensors, and added a new g-force chip to improve gas milage and proformance. |
| 121000 mi US $700 |
Replace radiator, water pump, thermostat, drive belts, battery. |
| 129000 mi US $2250 |
new positrac rear-end along w/bearings etc. |
| 60000 mi US $570 |
One lower balljoint had a split seal, requiring replacement. The other lower balljoint also had enough wear to make replacement desireable (though not strictly necessary), so it was also replaced. |
| 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. |
| 73000 mi US $280 |
Noisy left bushings, broken upper-left ball joint seal. |
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
Engine not specified
| 177300 mi US $4000 |
Transfer case |
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 124000 mi US $315 |
Bearing and Seal replaced on front driver-side wheel. |
| 181000 mi US $384 |
Replaced shifter coupling in steering column. Spring in shifter coupling had broken. |
| 211500 mi US $1050 |
ABS light and brake light come on intermittently. ABS module bad. ABS pump/valve running rough and outputting too much voltage to ABS module, causing fault in module. |
| 227000 mi US $1900 |
Fuel pump replaced remove and replace leaking rear transfer case seal leaking. Right front wheel hub - remove and replace front hub assembly Remove and replace oil pan gasket Remove and replace leaking water pump |
| 49000 mi US $1500 |
Problem with brakes |
| 120000 mi US $1050 |
Catalytic converter was making a rattling or clanking noise. It couldn't be fixed as it was inside. It had to be replaced. |
| 164300 mi US $1500 |
Worn out rear seals and axles causing leaks. |
| 53000 mi US $2100 |
Total brake replacement & catalytic converter replacement |
| 58000 mi US $237 |
Sporadic AWD position sensor fault. |
| 118000 mi US $430 |
tie rods replaced rt side |
| 154000 mi US $2500 |
Rear differential whining. Replaced with used one, new bearings, ujoints and brakes on back |
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