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2005 Chevrolet Avalanche repairs by problem area
Engine (24%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (29%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (5%)
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Chart based on 21 repairs.
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (48%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche
Engine not specified
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Colorado, United States Oct 2015 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Jan 2016US $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. | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2013 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Oct 201390520 mi | Replaced all 4 shocks | ||
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Wisconsin, United States - Apr 2009 | |||
| Oct 200890000 miUS $2500 | Third and Fourth Gear went in the Transmission - had to be rebuilt. | ||
| Apr 2009100000 miUS $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
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Saskatchewan, Canada Nov 2009 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jun 2017107260 miC $1200 | Front differential seals replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in North Carolina, United States Nov 2012 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jan 2013US $120 | replaced both front shocks, right front was leaking oil - replaced left front at same time | ||
| Sep 201486000 miUS $400 | Replaced 4wd selector motor encoder | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Illinois, United States Mar 2008 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jun 200813000 mi | Oil leaking from engine, leaving small puddle in garage. They had to order a oil drain pan, said they had a bulletin on it to repair. The first trip to the shop, the poured die into the engine to locate the leak, so outcome of 1st trip was wait and see. | ||
| Sep 201133000 mi | Airbag light was illuminated. The replaced front sensor in bumper. | ||
| Jan 201439800 miUS $100 | Service 4wd light, Changed module | ||
| Mar 201444000 miUS $100 | Transfers motor for 4x4 | ||
| Jun 201763000 miUS $200 | Vibration in steering column and horn was repaired | ||
| Feb 201867000 miUS $150 | Replaced transmission, | ||
| Jul 201867000 miUS $80 | Fuel system | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Michigan, United States Jan 2011 - May 2015 | |||
| Aug 201275300 miUS $75 | Idler or tension wheel was squealing. Replaced both because I could not tell which it was. | ||
| Dec 201277000 miUS $65 | Automatic ventilation system was directing air to defrost or to feet. Air would only come out vents. Replaced left door actuator. | ||
| Aug 201487100 miUS $250 | Oil pressure gauge started going all the way into the max reading and would stay at half when the engine was shut off. Replaced gauge cluster. | ||
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Chevrolet Avalanche in California, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201238000 mi | Speedometer stepper motor failure | ||
| Aug 201239000 miUS $35 | Replaced two power door lock relays on fuse block | ||
| Jul 201544000 miUS $130 | Replaced alternator. Increased from 105 to 145 amp while I was at it. Easy job. | ||
| Jul 201748000 miUS $350 | Replaced all four shocks and front suspension bumpers | ||
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