

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%)
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (41%)
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Chevrolet Avalanche in Michigan, United States - Oct 2011 | |||
Oct 2011159500 mi | Cleaned EGR Valve. |
366-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Chevrolet Avalanche in North Carolina, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 2017121000 miUS $470 | Heating and Air Conditioning Blower stopped working. Both Blower and Relay for Blower were faulty. | ||
Dec 2017122000 miUS $231 | Engine Mount Driver's Side. Second Replacement. | ||
Feb 2018123000 miUS $248 | Blower Motor Damaged by Water Infiltration from Vent behind Hood. |
Chevrolet Avalanche in Maine, United States Nov 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
Dec 2016104000 miUS $386 | Replaced upper control arm |
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
Chevrolet Avalanche in South Carolina, United States Jan 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
Oct 2014116800 miUS $1300 | Rear load leveling sensor and air pump had to be replaced | ||
Oct 2015134800 miUS $130 | Steering linkage to sway bar needed replacement. | ||
Feb 2016139000 miUS $1300 | Several emissions sensors had to be replaced. |
Chevrolet Avalanche in Florida, United States Jul 2010 - Jan 2022 | |||
Sep 2010100000 mi | Passenger side power mirror repaired under warranty. | ||
Dec 2011130000 miUS $25 | Autoride suspension air pump replaced. | ||
Oct 2014182000 miUS $2400 | replaced all suspension parts. tie rod ends, shocks, wheel bearings replaced motor mounts | ||
Jun 2021316000 miUS $800 | replaced heater hose |
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Chevrolet Avalanche in Pennsylvania, United States May 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
May 2015131000 miUS $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. | ||
Jan 2016US $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. |
Chevrolet Avalanche in Michigan, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 201354200 miUS $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. | ||
Jun 201355000 miUS $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% | ||
Mar 201798000 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. Service Park Assistant text message on dash. Will take to local dealer soon to find out what's wrong. | ||
Mar 2018110000 miUS $75 | Driver side upper control arm which includes the upper ball joint assembly was worn. I was told by tire shop that it was a little loose and should be replaced. Replaced sway bar stabilizer on driver's side while I was doing the upper control arm replacement work. Figured it was easier to do this replacement while I had vehicle jacked up and it was accessible. |
Chevrolet Avalanche in Manitoba, Canada Nov 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
Mar 2015114700 miC $450 | fuel tank vent purge valve | ||
Apr 2015115100 mi | Right front door went dead EVERYTHING stopped working power windows/ door locks / power mirror on R/S door | ||
May 2015116500 miC $250 | R/FRONT door ALL electrical stopped working found a shorted power wire between door and dash | ||
Nov 2015121600 miC $150 | replaced O2 sensor Left side rear repaired wire to L/REAR O2 sensor | ||
Feb 2016123380 miC $200 | oil pressure sender failed to full oil pressure |
Chevrolet Avalanche in Alberta, Canada Jul 2016 - Jul 2020 | |||
Dec 2016122760 miC $50 | Battery died, due to cold. | ||
Dec 2017130200 mi | Battery failed, replaced under warranty | ||
Apr 2018131440 miC $600 | Replace pads and upgrade to stainless steel lines, all 4 corners. Coil spring on front right corner broke. Replacing both front spring/strut assemblies. | ||
May 2018131440 mi | Looked for draw on battery. No issues found. |
Chevrolet Avalanche in British Columbia, Canada May 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Sep 201462000 miC $400 | Fuel pump failure. Pump replaced AFM/DOD turned off due to excessive oil consumption |
Chevrolet Avalanche in Oregon, United States Aug 2016 - Sep 2018 | |||
Sep 2016128000 mi | Seat motor | ||
Mar 2017136000 miUS $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. | ||
Jun 2017137000 mi | knocking noise in left front - not entirely sure. Les Schwab looked at it briefly. Will take to our regular mechanic soon. | ||
Aug 2017138000 miUS $1200 | Front auto-adjusting air shocks were completely shot. No oil or pressure. Seemed premature to self-destruct. | ||
Feb 2018143000 mi | Apparently, there is a plastic sheath that historically disintegrates on these Chevy's. While it is mildly noticeable (a slight clunk while turning in a parking lot), mechanic reported that it has no bearing on longevity or maintainability. Les Schwab can order metal sheaths if desired at roughly $300. Opted to live with it. The vehicle seems to intermittently register being placed in Park. When it does, the locks auto-lock, and the vehicle sets itself into Park. When it doesn't, the indicator in the dash does not show it is in Park. Requires using the hand brake and manually unlocking the doors. Vehicle will also not start when not in Park unless put into Neutral. | ||
Jun 2018145000 mi | seat tilt for passenger seat stopped working. Front/back still functions. No repair yet. |
Chevrolet Avalanche in Kentucky, United States Sep 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
Mar 201198000 mi | Replaced hub bearing on front left wheel (under warranty). | ||
Apr 201199800 mi | Replaced hub bearing on right front wheel (under warranty). |
Chevrolet Avalanche in West Virginia, United States Aug 2006 - Feb 2008 | |||
Oct 20065000 mi | Missing drink retaining flap on front center console cupholder assembly. Dealership replaced entire unit under warranty. |
Chevrolet Avalanche in New Hampshire, United States Jul 2012 - May 2022 | |||
Feb 201383200 miUS $112 | Battery completly drained two consecutive days. Problem has been ongoing but sporadic. | ||
Jun 201394000 miUS $575 | Check engine light came on, cracked Replaced both front sway bars as they were damaged | ||
May 2018185000 miUS $750 | Air conditioning leak was repaired. |
Chevrolet Avalanche in North Carolina, United States Oct 2016 - Apr 2019 | |||
Dec 2016101000 miUS $279 | Evap solenoid replaced |
Chevrolet Avalanche in Michigan, United States Apr 2018 - Feb 2020 | |||
Jun 201880300 miUS $200 | Replaced Front rotors and all pads front and rear. Fixed issue. | ||
Jul 201880400 miUS $304 | Speedometer drops out and causes a Service 4wd error message. Repair not successful. | ||
Aug 201881500 miUS $169 | Complete diagnostic on Speedometer problem. Reprogrammed BCM. Suggested replacing PCM. Repair not successful Replaced Battery | ||
Sep 201881840 miUS $200 | Installed new PCM. Repair unsuccessful. |
Chevrolet Avalanche in Washington, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 2013100000 miUS $1200 | Blower motor replaced LTZ model. Rear compressor failed on self leveling system | ||
Sep 2016143000 miUS $2400 | Ball Joints Replaced. Totally worn out Parking Assist Failure. Sensors out | ||
Nov 2017150000 miUS $400 | Rear Differential repair |
Chevrolet Avalanche in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Aug 2009 - Aug 2011 | |||
Oct 201026660 mi | Left rear body side moulding peeled back. Had to be removed and replaced. Also removed the other 3 mouldings and reattached to prevent future problems. | ||
Jul 201130380 miC $250 | Side axle seal |
Chevrolet Avalanche in Alaska, United States Feb 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
Apr 201048800 mi | Windshield wiper fluid and wipers turned on without the use of the inside switch (by themselves). Wipers successfully repaired. It was found the parts ordered were not needed and it was just a loose wire. |
Chevrolet Avalanche in Iowa, United States Sep 2009 - Aug 2011 | |||
Jan 201041000 miUS $350 | Air suspension sensor and compressor failed during normal operation. Necessary components were ordered and will be installed once they arrive at the dealership. | ||
Feb 201042000 mi | Parts for Air Ride Suspension were delivered to dealer and installed on truck for previous problem. |
Chevrolet Avalanche in Arizona, United States Feb 2009 - Apr 2013 | |||
Apr 201382000 mi | This has been a very good vehicle but it had all of the typical problems in an 07 Avalanche - Dashboard cracked twice - seems like each last 2 years, chrome on the door handle came apart twice, leather wearing. digital info center went out, Windshield wiper fluid container had a leak at the gasket in the container where the pump mates to it - this was not fixed ether. |
Chevrolet Avalanche in New York, United States Aug 2007 - Sep 2016 | |||
May 201022000 mi | paint peeling from rubstrips | ||
Jun 201023000 mi | peeling paint from rubstrips | ||
Dec 201358000 miUS $200 | Emissions sensor failed | ||
Sep 201464000 miUS $1000 | Worn upper and lower ball joints |
Chevrolet Avalanche in New York, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2013 | |||
Jun 200918000 mi | The transmission failed and had to be replaced. | ||
Mar 201355000 miUS $200 | Sensor for tire pressure monitor had to be replaced. |
Chevrolet Avalanche in Minnesota, United States Jan 2010 - Aug 2016 | |||
Dec 201070000 miUS $400 | electric instrument indicator intermittant | ||
Oct 2014127500 miUS $250 | heated seat-drivers side |
Chevrolet Avalanche in California, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Apr 201040000 miUS $65 | CLUNK IN REAR OF VEHICLE WHEN ACCELERATING FROM COMPLETE STOP. POSSIBLE U-JOINT ISSUE. FIXED DUE TO TSB |
Chevrolet Avalanche in Minnesota, United States Jun 2011 - Sep 2017 | |||
Nov 201585000 miUS $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. | ||
Aug 2017109000 miUS $130 | Service airbag light came on. Replaced both sensors behind front bumper and light went off. |
Chevrolet Avalanche in Idaho, United States Aug 2007 - Jul 2011 | |||
Feb 20075000 mi | Software update for Burning E85 Fuel. | ||
Jul 200814000 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. | ||
Sep 200814000 mi | There was a problem with leaking fuel injectors that caused to fuel pressure to drop to rapidly. All eight fuel injectors were replaced. | ||
Jun 200921000 mi | Engine main seal was leaking. Dealer fixed under factory warranty | ||
Sep 200922000 mi | Something was wrong with the Stabilitrak system. Was apparently a software issue. | ||
Jan 201025000 miUS $240 | Leak in the rack in pinion steering. GM covered even though the warranty was past 36 months because of low miles. |
Chevrolet Avalanche in Virginia, United States Apr 2011 - Dec 2017 | |||
Aug 201146000 mi | Evaporator solenoid near fuel tank was stuck open. New part installed. New part was modified by GM to prevent the problem from recurring. | ||
Dec 201148000 mi | Cracked front-left outer axle. Axle and boot were replaced. Drive side lumber stopped working. Motor was found to have destroyed gears. Motor was replaced. | ||
Nov 201365900 miUS $250 | 2 of the TPMS sensors were intermittently working. Sensors had to be replaced. | ||
Nov 201574000 miUS $1100 | Steering rack bushing was worn. Bushing is not serviceable, therefore entire rack had to be replaced. 2 tire pressure sensors were not functioning. | ||
Aug 201678000 miUS $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. |
Chevrolet Avalanche in Alberta, Canada Apr 2011 - Dec 2015 | |||
Dec 201566960 miC $650 | Mass air flow sensor failure. |
Chevrolet Avalanche in Indiana, United States Sep 2010 - Sep 2016 | |||
Mar 201266000 miUS $760 | Replaced two rear parking sensors. | ||
May 201590000 mi | DRL failed. Replaced successfully | ||
Jan 201694000 miUS $387 | Another parking sensor went out. This is the 3rd one in the past 18 months . . . at nearly $400 a pop, I've decided that 8 years is the half-life of GM electronics. | ||
Jun 201696000 miUS $385 | Another parking sensor. Aaaaagggghhhhhh |
Chevrolet Avalanche in Alberta, Canada Feb 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
Sep 201335340 miC $2200 | Oil pressure pump crapped out. Replaced. | ||
Nov 201336580 miC $100 | Check engine, reduced power,check traction control during cold weather start.no trouble found | ||
Jun 201438440 mi | Replace DRL bulb. They are a bitch to change, took about 2 hours. |
Chevrolet Avalanche in Vermont, United States Sep 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
Mar 201397000 miUS $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). | ||
Apr 2014102500 miUS $2000 | Replaced front calipers & disc/pads all around. | ||
Sep 2014105000 mi | Left front hub started making noise...it heated up and warped my recently installed disc brake (it's replacement covered by mechanic) and new hub was $900 (dealer wanted $2K). |