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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%)

Chart based on 439 repairs.
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Chevrolet Avalanche other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (39%)

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Chart based on 18 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

150660 mi

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

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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. 

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2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

26000 mi seal around rear removable window failed, causing rear window defroster to stop working and possibly letting in water (which hasn't happened yet). new window ordered. 

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2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT

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

33000 mi Front rubber body mount shims replaced. 

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2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT

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

82000 mi Windshield wiper fluid container had a leak at the gasket in the container where the pump mates to it - this was not fixed ether. 
136000 mi

US $370
right passenger lock latch (not actuator) = $20 right passenger automatic folding mirror gear stripped out. still will fold manually. 

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2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

100000 mi

US $200
Tailgate handle assembly locked up - had to be replaced. 

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2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT

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

111649 mi

US $480
Left Front Hub Bearing replaced 
105000 mi

US $1100
Replace instrument cluster for broken speedometer. Known defect out of warranty. 
24000 mi

US $160
tail gate does not latch clunking sound in drive line 
43000 mi

US $20
Latch for tailgate would not catch. Disassembly, cleaning and lubrication of the handle fixed the problem. 
44600 mi

US $250
Windows on both doors will not go all the way up. Could only fix the driver's side due to financial reasons this trip. 
62100 mi

US $500
driver's side saddle box would not stay latched. had mechanic order new lock mechanisaim and replace it. 

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2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

99500 mi

US $90
Rear window cable system 
245000 mi Tailgate lock failed to lock. Disassembled lock assembly. Found bent lock arm (unknown cause). Straightened and reassembled. 

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2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT

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

119000 mi

US $23
Tailgate hinge - passenger side. Bracket attached to tailgate was breaking apart.  
116000 mi

US $450
Tailgate wouldn't stay shut. 

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2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

185200 mi

US $900
FRAME MOUNTS REPLACED 

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Chevrolet Avalanche Other Problems

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