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Chart based on 6 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
88000 mi
US $775
Replaced front wheel bearings and front and rear brake pads
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
60000 mi
US $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.
73000 mi
US $280
Noisy left bushings, broken upper-left ball joint seal.
88000 mi
Replace all shocks with better than mfg. Some of the original shocks had failed.
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