10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,194 miles

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problem #2

Jul 152005

Avalanche 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 8,389 miles
The contact stated the tailgate when lowered has a two edged hook projection on each side that is sharp. On 7-15-05 his granddaughter jumped off the tailgate and scratched her leg along her thigh; a 8-10"long scratch.

- Lynbrook, NY, USA

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problem #1

Aug 142004

Avalanche 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 28,000 miles
The tailgate latches are not working properly, and that is what is causing tailgate to fall down and weakening of those cables.

- Stahlstown, PA, USA

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