10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
51,056 miles

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problem #9

May 132018

Avalanche

  • miles
Service light dose not come on when my truck won't not started up until I got it towed

- Austell, GA, USA

problem #8

Jan 052021

Avalanche

  • 0 miles
I bought this vehicle and the cluster is out I do not know what model this is other than a Z66 so I cannot see on how to program my phone at to the onstar or any of that I don't know if I have satellite radio there is no auxiliary plug in heated seats it's only the back of the seat that works I'm not sure if that's all that is heated and it says that it's supposed to be come with a key fob I did not receive my car completely dies I have to turn it completely off turn the key around and started again the whole steering column looks like it has been replaced I did not receive the key fob I cannot lock the doors because the keys don't work in the door but they do an ignition sometimes I have to turn the key around sometimes even when I'm in the middle of driving I have to cut it completely off because it will stall out turn key around and it start it again. I have no idea what the real milage is. Jelp im a single and only in come parent to 3 bous and this momma needs help please

- Wichita Falls, TX, USA

problem #7

Dec 122020

Avalanche

  • 150,000 miles
I am a new owner of a 2003 Avalanche, I was satisfied with my purchase but my soonroof falls under the appropriate serial numbers (6,000,000-6,300,000) recall states that it may be covered by the company webasto hollandia. Vehicle is fine to drive places but sunroof must be fixed for coming winter. It worries me as there's a slight danger of it causing a road hazard if it were to fall out.

- Franklin, MO, USA

problem #6

Nov 142016

Avalanche

  • 1 miles
I was driving down the hill on my way home with my three lillte kids in the truck when it just shut off N was hard to steer the ABS light come on N then a light with a lock with a key the truck acted like it wanted to turn over but did N still to this day it will no turn over N start up N still showing the lil lock with a key.

- Terra Alta, WV, USA

problem #5

Nov 162016

Avalanche

  • miles
Dashboard is cracked above the speedometer. I have 56000 miles on the vehicle. I owned a 2008 model and had same issue. I thought this was addressed and fixed on newer models. I'm told it'll cost me $1500 to fix. If they aren't going to make this good I'm switching over to Toyota. This vehicle was parked for days when I went to use it noticed the crack. Very dissappointed!

- Elmendorf, TX, USA

problem #4

Apr 142016

Avalanche

  • 220,000 miles
When you hit a bump the door locks unlock and lock ABS lights come on says reduced power you maybe going 55 mph then when you hit the bump you loose power maybe be lucky to go 5 mph very very dangerous have spent a lot of money trying to figure out the problem should be a recall with all the complaints I have seen online about this problem I can't drive my truck afraid I will get killed

- Bristol, TN, USA

problem #3

Jan 012010

Avalanche

  • 75,000 miles
Dashboard above radio cracked regardless if excellent care if car and sun protection. Under mirror back to air vents and spreading across other mid section. Out of warranty. Out of luck! not good since have had many other vehicles that didn't crack under same conditions.

- Lakeland, FL, USA

problem #2

Jun 062005

Avalanche 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The rear window in my Avalanche) I was washing my truck and took out the rear window to clean it and I notice that the rubber that is around it, is totally cracked on the driver side and in the otherside its staring to crack my question is do I have to check with other Avalanche owners to see if thats only on mine or depends on how many letters about this you recive.

- El Paso , TX, USA

problem #1

Aug 152004

Avalanche 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 14,500 miles
I was removing the rubber mat in the bed of the 2003 Avalanche truck to clean it. To remove the mat you must first remove the plastic transition plate at the front, just behind the rear seat. To remove this plate you must slide your finger under it to pop it up. As you slide your finger under it you will slice your fingers on the razor sharp plastic. I sliced my fingers to the bone, the cuts should have had stitches but I butterfly bandaged them. I have not corrected the problem as of yet, but I think filing down the sharp edge would prevent this from happening again.

- Stansbury Park , UT, USA