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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%)
Select a problem area
- 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 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (42%)
Chart based on 104 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
| 33500 mi | Loud squealing noise under hood. Replaced drive belt tensioner and ac compressor belt. |
| 107273 mi | Air bag inflator recall |
| 80200 mi US $250 |
Parking sensors failed. Three of four require replacement. |
| 84000 mi US $500 |
Replaced all 4 parking sensors. Did not fix problem. |
| 6300 mi | Battery would not hold a full charge |
| 166160 mi C $50 |
No A/C - filled system |
| 40000 mi US $175 |
Body ground short |
2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 90000 mi US $35 |
Replaced a headlight yet again. Seems as if every 6 months I am replacing a bulb. Decided to start tracking on this site. |
2011 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 44000 mi US $100 |
sun roof track |
| 52900 mi US $250 |
Passenger-side outside rear-view mirror would not power-fold. |
| 24180 mi | Control module for park assist was replaced. |
2011 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD
| 89000 mi | passenger air bag warranty replacement - no cost |
2010 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 24000 mi | battery dead. |
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
310-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 47000 mi US $100 |
ac control module |
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 26000 mi | passenger door would no longer reliably unlock with the FOB. they replaced the actuator. |
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 29760 mi | Keyless lock modulator malfuntioned and replaced under warranty. |
| 34100 mi C $100 |
Door Lock Actuator Replaced |
| 72900 mi US $550 |
Not starting reliably -- replaced battery. |
| 77000 mi US $250 |
Corrosion in fuse box. |
| 79000 mi US $250 |
Complete fritz out of electrical systems (from climate controls, door locks, to traction control system) while cruising at highway speed. Truck died and would not restart. |
| 79000 mi US $5 |
Repeat of problem from June Complete fritz out of electrical systems, while cruising at highway speed. Truck died and would not restart. Replaced the main 175A fuse ($5 :-), cleaned and tightened various connections leading to the positive battery cable. |
| 43000 mi US $350 |
Interior light switch in drivers door replaced Locking mechanism in passenger door replaced. Automatic locks quit working. Brake switch on cruise control failed causing cruise control not to work. Switch replaced. |
| 85000 mi US $329 |
Replaced left rear and right front TPMS sensors. Also replaced park sensors #2 and #3. |
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
366-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 121000 mi US $470 |
Heating and Air Conditioning Blower stopped working. Both Blower and Relay for Blower were faulty. |
| 123000 mi US $248 |
Blower Motor Damaged by Water Infiltration from Vent behind Hood. |
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 100000 mi | Passenger side power mirror repaired under warranty. |
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 82000 mi | digital info center went out, |
| 48000 mi | Drive side lumber stopped working. Motor was found to have destroyed gears. Motor was replaced. |
| 65900 mi US $250 |
2 of the TPMS sensors were intermittently working. Sensors had to be replaced. |
| 74000 mi US $1100 |
2 tire pressure sensors were not functioning. |
| 38440 mi | Replace DRL bulb. They are a bitch to change, took about 2 hours. |
| 70000 mi US $400 |
electric instrument indicator intermittant |
| 127500 mi US $250 |
heated seat-drivers side |
| 48800 mi | Windshield wiper fluid and wipers turned on without the use of the inside switch (by themselves). Wipers successfully repaired. It was found the parts ordered were not needed and it was just a loose wire. |
| 100000 mi US $1200 |
Blower motor replaced |
| 143000 mi US $2400 |
Parking Assist Failure. Sensors out |
| 66000 mi US $760 |
Replaced two rear parking sensors. |
| 90000 mi | DRL failed. Replaced successfully |
| 94000 mi US $387 |
Another parking sensor went out. This is the 3rd one in the past 18 months . . . at nearly $400 a pop, I've decided that 8 years is the half-life of GM electronics. |
| 96000 mi US $385 |
Another parking sensor. Aaaaagggghhhhhh |
| 115100 mi | Right front door went dead EVERYTHING stopped working power windows/ door locks / power mirror on R/S door |
| 116500 mi C $250 |
R/FRONT door ALL electrical stopped working found a shorted power wire between door and dash |
| 81500 mi US $169 |
Replaced Battery |
| 55000 mi US $200 |
Sensor for tire pressure monitor had to be replaced. |
| 109000 mi US $130 |
Service airbag light came on. Replaced both sensors behind front bumper and light went off. |
| 98000 mi | Service Park Assistant text message on dash. Will take to local dealer soon to find out what's wrong. |
| 122760 mi C $50 |
Battery died, due to cold. |
| 130200 mi | Battery failed, replaced under warranty |
| 131440 mi | Looked for draw on battery. No issues found. |
| 128000 mi | Seat motor |
| 136000 mi US $370 |
backup sensor |
| 145000 mi | seat tilt for passenger seat stopped working. Front/back still functions. No repair yet. |
| 83200 mi US $112 |
Battery completly drained two consecutive days. Problem has been ongoing but sporadic. |
| 185000 mi US $750 |
Air conditioning leak was repaired. |
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche
Engine not specified
| 99200 mi C $1 |
Service air bags message on panel keeps coming on and off repeatedly. Wire condensation repair did not fix problem. |
| 99500 mi | Still issues getting "Service Airbag" on council. Took to different mechanic, one I trust, and no matter what he tried, the "fix" only lasted until the time I got home. Very frustrating, to say the least. |
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 93000 mi US $150 |
Seat heater comes on by itself. April 2012 update: has started doing it again recently. |
| 49000 mi US $325 |
Windshield wipers were working sporadically. Replaced the multi function switch Wipers still working sporadically, tightened wires leading to fuse box, appears to have resolved the problem. |
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 122000 mi US $10 |
drain caused by damaged wiring harness, draining battery over eight hour period |
| 42160 mi | Driver side power window |
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 33000 mi | Airbag light was illuminated. The replaced front sensor in bumper. |
| 77000 mi US $65 |
Automatic ventilation system was directing air to defrost or to feet. Air would only come out vents. Replaced left door actuator. |
| 38000 mi | Speedometer stepper motor failure |
| 39000 mi US $35 |
Replaced two power door lock relays on fuse block |
| 44000 mi US $130 |
Replaced alternator. Increased from 105 to 145 amp while I was at it. Easy job. |
2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 79000 mi US $200 |
Intermittent dashboard cluster. Cluster would turn over and cut off to replicate starting and shutting off ignition. Changed battery and eliminated problem. Let's see if that helps. Same problem happened 3 years ago. Might be the extreme heat in NV. |
| 59000 mi | The oil gauge has been reading erratically. It was fixed for a short time then the problem recurred, and now the speedometer is showing wrong speed intermittently. |
| 60000 mi | Instrument cluster replaced for third time. Finally problem was corrected 4-30-2010. OEM radio had to be reinstalled for computer to program properly. |
2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 150000 mi US $1500 |
Hot in Phoenix. Complete replacement of compressor, condenser and all associated parts |
| 25000 mi | Speedometer held inaccurate speed reading. Speedometer replaced |
| 33100 mi US $600 |
Window regulator driver's side quit. Window regulator replaced. Second time over life of truck on window-design defect allows water to seep in and rust cables). |
| 60000 mi US $1200 |
lock actuator on driver side |
| 71000 mi US $400 |
Driver Seat heater failed, required replacement |
| 130000 mi US $1250 |
New a/c compressor, belts |
| 71352 mi US $350 |
speedometer stopped working |
| 132500 mi US $90 |
Alternator failed and was replaced |
| 90520 mi | Not yet fixed, speedometer is reading erratically, from nothing, to various part speeds to sometimes correct speed. Not yet resolved/repaired. In interim am using GPS for correct speed readout. |
| 95360 mi | Speedometer is now working only intemittently, sometimes with no reading, sometimes reading low in speed vs actual speed. Not predictable or repeatable as to when this seems to occur. |
| 105400 mi C $10 |
Left rear brake light wire broken from terminalblock which is located behind right rear tire on inside surface of fender |
| 91000 mi US $130 |
replaced alternator |
| 62100 mi US $300 |
driver electric side window quit rolling up |
| 95700 mi US $875 |
1) Replace door automatic latch and unlatch relays 2) Replace AC low pressure recycling switch |
| 99000 mi US $879 |
replace AC pressure transducer switch |
| 98000 mi US $50 |
rear passenger window regulator replacement |
| 100000 mi US $60 |
replaced blend door on heater rebuilt overhead light switches with epoxy replaced driver window regulator and motor. $60 parts online |
2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 117000 mi US $1000 |
Evaporator leak |
| 123000 mi US $300 |
Console replaced |
| 124000 mi US $200 |
Alternator went bad |
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 300000 mi US $800 |
AC blows hot at idle. Driver side power window failed completely. |
| 48360 mi | Switch for fan motor was repaired under the extended warranty. Driver's door speaker was repaired under extended warranty. |
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 69500 mi US $1100 |
Needed a refrigerant high-pressure valve and air recirculation servo motor replaced. Of course the system was evacuated and recharged as part of this service. |
| 149000 mi US $140 |
AC failed to run after a stop on a long journey. Shop replaced toothed drive belt and replaced a sensor. |
| 162700 mi US $476 |
A/C stopped working and shredded its drive-belt. Shop found TSB referring to 'compressor slugging' and replaced compressor. |
| 194000 mi US $4000 |
Battery goes flat after 2+ days. Replaced Battery (twice), alternator (twice), Window motor, ECM, BCM. Failed to fix. Traded vehicle in on a Nissan. |
| 74232 mi US $994 |
replaced cracked condenser $994 |
| 96000 mi US $100 |
Also R/H headlight failed, replaced HID components |
| 120000 mi US $130 |
Replaced left front hid with standard headlight bulb |
| 98000 mi US $55 |
Front speakers blown; literally disintegrated. Stock radio, too! Replaced with something I bought at Wal-Mart. |
| 140760 mi C $2500 |
Instrument cluster would function intermittently. It was determined to be cold solder joints. The instrument cluster was replaced. |
| 55000 mi US $325 |
Speedometer stopped working. Needle would stop at random mph's, then when accelerating, would continue to move relative to the randome mph. Replaced Instrument cluster with new (rebuilt) unit from OEM rebuild shop. |
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 32240 mi | Replaced gauge cluster, stuck gauges, extended mfr warranty. |
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 150000 mi US $650 |
Needed another AC compressor...changed last year but warranty was voided by Performance Radiator that closed Atlanta office...Never buy anything from Performance Radiator, their warranties are meaningless. |
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 148000 mi | over flow fluid level light on. fluid level ok. cleaned sensor in tank. |
| 70900 mi US $120 |
battery lost charge capability |
| 87000 mi US $65 |
stereo speakers replaced |
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 4dr SUT
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 126000 mi US $110 |
I haven't really driven this truck much lately since it is my second vehicle. I took it in for routine maintenance and check brakes. Air wasn't putting out cold air. Only required a recharge. |
| 115000 mi US $450 |
tailgate wont stay shut |
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 93000 mi US $500 |
Replaced 2 leaking ports on A/C system. Replaced fan clutch. Recharged with freon |
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