2002 Chevrolet Avalanche Chevrolet Avalanche 2002

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2002 Chevrolet Avalanche repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (15%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (11%)

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2002 Chevrolet Avalanche transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (25%)

$1000 - $2499 (25%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Chevrolet Avalanche

Engine not specified

177300 mi

US $4000
Transfer case 

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2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT

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

306000 mi Rearend loudly whining. Completely inoperable by the time I arrived at repair shop. Price quoted was too expensive to repair. 
181000 mi

US $384
Replaced shifter coupling in steering column. Spring in shifter coupling had broken. 
188400 mi

US $90
Rear U-joint was squealing and needed to be replaced. Factory U-joints are sealed so was not able to be greased during regular maintenance. 
227000 mi

US $1900
remove and replace leaking rear transfer case seal leaking. 
164300 mi

US $1500
Worn out rear seals and axles causing leaks. 
154000 mi

US $2500
Rear differential whining. Replaced with used one, new bearings, ujoints and brakes on back 
58000 mi

US $237
Sporadic AWD position sensor fault. 

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2002 Chevrolet Avalanche Transmission Problems

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