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Chevrolet Avalanche repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (4%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 439 repairs.
Chevrolet Avalanche brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (25%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 66000 mi US $200 |
Rear caliper stuck causing excessive heat. |
2011 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 104000 mi US $357 |
Intermittent TCS/Stability/ABS light. Dealer replaced speed sensor and turned rotors. The repair was not successful. |
| 104000 mi | Intermittent light still on. Dealer had vehicle for 12 days. Replaced speed sensor previously replaced in last trip, checked all wiring, had regional tech look. No charge - repair not successful. I give up. |
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 22000 mi | Something was wrong with the Stabilitrak system. Was apparently a software issue. |
| 131440 mi C $200 |
Replace pads and upgrade to stainless steel lines, all 4 corners. |
| 102500 mi US $2000 |
Replaced front calipers & disc/pads all around. |
| 80300 mi US $200 |
Replaced Front rotors and all pads front and rear. Fixed issue. |
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 49000 mi US $420 |
Abs and traction control lights on. Replaced left front hub assembly. |
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 135000 mi US $80 |
brake lines are breaking under heavy use.. at the worst possible moment.. |
| 107260 mi C $300 |
brake calipers siezed |
| 100500 mi C $200 |
front passenger sensor had no output. replaced the sensor. traction control & ABS were sporadic |
| 138260 mi C $60 |
Problem returned two weeks later. Traction control activating when leaving full stop. Removed and cleaned driver side wheel speed sensor. |
2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 164200 mi US $100 |
Caliper bolt came out causing caliper to expand into rim, eventually destroying rim. |
2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 124000 mi C $200 |
replaced front brake calipers. |
| 155000 mi US $1200 |
Brake lines rusted out. Replaced all brake lines. |
| 111649 mi US $609 |
Break Pads and Rotors on rear. Break Fluid flush and fill. |
| 169000 mi US $1300 |
Pads/Rotors/Calipers |
| 162000 mi US $200 |
brake caliper stuck |
| 167400 mi C $1200 |
brake lines rusted and leaking |
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 161200 mi C $2200 |
replace all 4 rotors, calipers, and brake pads. intermediate brake cable snapped, it was replaced |
| 105000 mi US $170 |
requested replacement of rear wheel speed sensor (on transfer case) getting SERVICE 4WD anunciation, not fixed, suspect car body wiring problem |
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 87000 mi US $30 |
emergency brake release |
| 250000 mi | Parking brake failed; No parts replaced because repair will not be successful. Bad design, a number of previous attempts. |
| 255000 mi | Parking brake failed. Not repaired. |
| 38000 mi | Parking Brake pads replacement and 1 rear disc/drum replacement. After much complaining, I got Chevy Corp to repair for free. |
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 163300 mi US $700 |
brake line broke |
| 211500 mi US $1050 |
ABS light and brake light come on intermittently. ABS module bad. ABS pump/valve running rough and outputting too much voltage to ABS module, causing fault in module. |
| 49000 mi US $1500 |
Problem with brakes |
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