10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
133,050 miles

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problem #4

Apr 062019

Avalanche

  • 135,000 miles
I was recently involved in an accident where I passed out while operating my vehicle. I believe that carbon monoxide poisoning was the contributing factor that caused this accident. Faulty exhaust manifold fasteners seems to be an issue that could have caused this accident. I was shocked to see that there is no recall for this problem. I have incurred numerous personal expenses due to the accident, but feel lucky that there were no serious injuries or fatalities. I am writing this to call attention to the issue in hopes that you will do something to keep this from happening to someone else who might not be aware of the issue. I am disappointed that there has been no recall on this product. The vehicle is totaled, but could still be examined to find the cause.

- Kirbyville, MO, USA

problem #3

Mar 022019

Avalanche

  • 175,000 miles
Vehicle hit a tree and airbags did not deploy.

- Jackson, MS, USA

problem #2

Nov 302014

Avalanche

  • 147,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, there was smoke coming from the vehicle and it suddenly caught on fire without warning. The fire department extinguished the fire. The contact did not disclose if a police/fire report was filed or not. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000.

- Clintonville, WV, USA

problem #1

May 062010

Avalanche 8-cyl

  • 75,200 miles
When taking off from a stop it feels like I am being bumped from behind, or like the engine just dropped out of the vehicle. Very hard shifting between 1st, 2nd and 3rd when vehicle has been driven about 50 miles consecutive. Check engine light is on but will go off intermittently.

- Apple Valley, CA, USA