2005 Chevrolet Avalanche Chevrolet Avalanche 2005

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2005 Chevrolet Avalanche repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (29%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (5%)

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2005 Chevrolet Avalanche engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (60%)

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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. 

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2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT

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. 
67000 mi

US $80
Fuel system 

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2005 Chevrolet Avalanche Engine Problems

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