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2003 Chevrolet Avalanche repairs by problem area
Engine (29%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 49 repairs.
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (46%)
< $100 (23%)
Chart based on 39 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Louisiana, United States Sep 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jan 2016US $800 | Low fuel pressure at cold start due to failing fuel pressure regulator. AC blows hot at idle. Driver side power window failed completely. | ||
| Mar 2016308000 mi | The cam bearings in the heads were worn out. | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Alberta, Canada Dec 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 200948360 miC $320 | Switch for fan motor was repaired under the extended warranty. Driver's door speaker was repaired under extended warranty. Coolant lines on the transmission were replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Texas, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 200988000 miUS $775 | Replaced front wheel bearings and front and rear brake pads | ||
| May 200980000 miUS $220 | Replaced front shocks | ||
| Feb 201094000 miUS $180 | replaced universal joints | ||
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Alberta, Canada Mar 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 2016132500 miC $950 | Front crank case oil seal replaced Left front CV joint leaking. Boots replaced Driver exterior door handle sticking open. Replaced | ||
| Nov 2016140760 miC $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. | ||
| May 2018161200 miC $2200 | replace all 4 rotors, calipers, and brake pads. intermediate brake cable snapped, it was replaced right rear exterior door handle broke. | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Arizona, United States Sep 2007 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Sep 200859000 miUS $257 | The EVAP vent solenoid was replaced - there is a TSB 04-06-04-055A that applies I extensively use the vehicle offroading for pleasure | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Texas, United States Aug 2005 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 200555000 miUS $325 | Speedometer stopped working. Needle would stop at random mph's, then when accelerating, would continue to move relative to the randome mph. Replaced Instrument cluster with new (rebuilt) unit from OEM rebuild shop. | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in California, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201169230 miUS $2600 | when cooling system failed it took transmission with it. $i600 to repair cooling and $2600 for tranny | ||
| Jun 201174232 miUS $994 | replaced cracked condenser $994 | ||
| Aug 201286800 miUS $150 | replace ignition switch for intermittent low voltage to aux systems (4WD) Replaced crank position sensor for loss of ignition with no warning (MIL) lights or codes also relaced Right front wheel rotation sensor | ||
| Dec 201296000 miUS $100 | Differential cover leak, removed cover, replaced gasket and refilled with fresh fully synthetic gear lube. Also R/H headlight failed, replaced HID components | ||
| Mar 201399000 miUS $25 | Loss of primary electrical power bus to ignition switch. Extreme cold caused intermittent problem to reoccur having plagued me in 2011. A completely separate power bus was installed to supplant original source. | ||
| Sep 2013105000 miUS $170 | requested replacement of rear wheel speed sensor (on transfer case) getting SERVICE 4WD anunciation, not fixed, suspect car body wiring problem | ||
| Dec 2013106000 miUS $110 | Fuel pump failed, ordered replacement part on line. removed back seat and carpet, cut hole in floor above fuel pump and replaced same upon receipt of parts. | ||
| Mar 2018120000 miUS $130 | Right front cv joint sheared at wheel hub. Removed and replaced cv/shaft assembly. Replaced left front hid with standard headlight bulb | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in California, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jul 201160000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jul 201369500 miUS $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. | ||
| Dec 201373000 miUS $280 | Noisy left bushings, broken upper-left ball joint seal. | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Hawaii, United States Jun 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 200880000 mi | Loose ground on engine block. Four cents for new terminal ring. Would go into Limp mode with code coming up as the throttle position sensor bad when going over bumps while turning left. Also had issues with a no start condition, headlights would stay on. | ||
| Jul 200996000 miUS $140 | New front shocks. | ||
| Sep 200998000 miUS $55 | Front speakers blown; literally disintegrated. Stock radio, too! Replaced with something I bought at Wal-Mart. | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Tennessee, United States Jan 2003 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Aug 200323000 mi | Fuel pump, replaced under warranty | ||
| Jun 200784000 miUS $100 | replaced injectors, fuel pump and plug wires, under extended warranty. | ||
| Sep 2010149000 miUS $140 | AC failed to run after a stop on a long journey. Shop replaced toothed drive belt and replaced a sensor. | ||
| May 2011162700 miUS $476 | A/C stopped working and shredded its drive-belt. Shop found TSB referring to 'compressor slugging' and replaced compressor. | ||
| Aug 2013194000 miUS $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. | ||
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Idaho, United States Jul 2009 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Aug 200988000 mi | Replace all shocks with better than mfg. Some of the original shocks had failed. | ||
| Sep 201097000 miUS $418 | Replaced bearings in the rear end, also fluids in the rearend and transfer case. | ||
| Mar 2011100000 miUS $375 | Replaced some sensors, and added a new g-force chip to improve gas milage and proformance. | ||
| Jan 2014121000 miUS $700 | Replace radiator, water pump, thermostat, drive belts, battery. | ||
| Jun 2015129000 miUS $2250 | new positrac rear-end along w/bearings etc. | ||
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Chevrolet in Ontario, Canada Sep 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 200832240 mi | Replaced gauge cluster, stuck gauges, extended mfr warranty. | ||
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Chevrolet Avalanche in Georgia, United States May 2012 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jun 2012150000 miUS $650 | Needed another AC compressor...changed last year but warranty was voided by Performance Radiator that closed Atlanta office...Never buy anything from Performance Radiator, their warranties are meaningless. | ||
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