4.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,000 miles

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problem #2

Jul 012006

Avalanche 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
: the contact stated the outer hub bearing became defective causing the inner hub bearing to become defective. While driving, the ABS light illuminated. Shortly after that something flew off the vehicle, and the tire and rim caught on fire. The dealer determine the cause of the fire was a defective hub bearing.

- Kokomo, IN, USA

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problem #1

Nov 072004

Avalanche 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 48,000 miles
I am hearing a roaring noise coming from my rear wheel, I took my Z66 into the shop and he said the wheel bearings need to be replaced. The truck only has 50000 miles on it. The bearings should not need to be replaced that soon.

- Columbus, OH, USA

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