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Chart based on 5 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
182000 mi
US $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.
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
75300 mi
US $75
Idler or tension wheel was squealing. Replaced both because I could not tell which it was.
87100 mi
US $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.
13000 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.
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