10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #1

Apr 022004

Avalanche 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When ignition key is in accessory position and vehicle is in park, the brake/shifter interlock is disabled, allowing the shifter to be accidentally shifted into neutral. If the vehicle is on a slope vehicle immediately starts freewheeling downhill. Fortunately I was able to apply the brake and stop without incident...

- White House, TN, USA