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2013 Chevrolet Avalanche repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (3%)

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2013 Chevrolet Avalanche engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (11%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (22%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

152520 mi

C $150
Radiator sweating from upper right corner of core Replaced assy 
80200 mi

US $250
Emissions code for Evap canister and vent valve. 
84000 mi

US $500
Replaced evap canister, purge valve and solenoid. 
135000 mi

US $3169
Repair of broken spark plug with stripped threads. Replaced worn rocker arm and pushrod. Replaced 4 O2 sensors. Required another repair to replace with OEM parts. 
137000 mi

US $897
Replaced four new aftermarket O2 sensors with OEM 
37700 mi Engine started misfiring significantly, check engine light came on. Dealer was able to determine that one spark plug and one spark plug wire had gone bad and needed to be replaced on cylinder#3. 
105263 mi Check engine light was on.P0523 Oil pressure sender high voltage. Internal failure within oil pressure sender. followed document ID#271523 removed and replaced oil pressure sender. 
106720 mi

US $240
Check engine light came on and was running rough at highway speed when AFM kicks down. Code P0455 Large Evap leak Mechanic could not replicate AFM issue Replaced vent valve 
107215 mi

US $1258
Check engine light on and running very rough. Code P01513 also found minor oil fouling on spark plugs. Fuel induction cleaning service with Ethan defense includes pn 6592,4068,29 Max engine performance service Also reported steering groan at every repair/service since March 2021 and mechanic has been unable to replicate. (forgot to add that note to earlier repair reports) 

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2013 Chevrolet Avalanche Engine Problems

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