- Worst Model Year:
- 2007
- Worst Complaint:
- excessive oil consumption
Here are the Chevrolet Avalanches that have the most problems reported over the last 11 years.
The 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is also with the 2007 Avalanche for excessive oil consumption.
Worst Reported Problems with the Avalanche
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#1: excessive oil consumption on the 2007 Avalanche
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#2: transmission failure on the 2005 Avalanche
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#3: cracked dashboard on the 2007 Avalanche
Latest Owner Complaints About the Avalanche
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abs/brake light comes on -- 2003 Avalanche:
after driving[ no specific time] , the warning bell dings 33 times and the brake/asb light comes on. the brakes work fine. I think ther is a defective sensor because the warning comes on sooner [each time i start the vehicle] as related to the ambiant temputute....the hotter the weather, the ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2003 Avalanche owners.
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dead battery -- 2003 Avalanche:
never had a problem with anything, then one day,battery was dead. smelled electrical odor in vehicle [not very strong] . i replace d the battery with a new delco. no more problems. not sure what the electrical smell is or if any relation th the battery going dead. no signs of electrical problems Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2003 Avalanche owners.
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loud grinding noise in rear drivetrain -- 2005 Avalanche:
Nice truck with a lot of gentle miles, however poor GM engineering and quality. Really quite sad. This truck has never been off road, towed, or plowed with. Many similar problems to other Avy owners. This drive train noise has been around since I bought the truck new. Multiple Chevy dealers ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2005 Avalanche owners.
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speedometer is erratic -- 2003 Avalanche:
I complain to Allen Samuel Chevolet & Champion Chevelot about my speed o meter and other gauges on the panel not working but I was told it would cost $500 dollars to fix it. I did not have money at that time to fix it. I did not drive the vehicle often because of gas prices and as you know ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 8 times by other 2003 Avalanche owners.
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vibrates and bogs down loses speed -- 2008 Avalanche:
I have been having this ongoing problem and have taken my vehicle into the Chevy dealer in Olathe Ks Ive been told it was the spark plugs-had them changed didn't fix it I have been told different things. This last time I was told that I need to put it into 2 wheel drive and keep it there even ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2008 Avalanche owners.