2.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
65,000 miles

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problem #1

Feb 022008

Avalanche 4WD 8-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 65,000 miles
May 2006 electronic switch replaced because 4 wheel drive was engaging without being activated. Had been to dealership several times with problem and finally had them admit there was a problem. Feb 2008 front wheel drive had to be replaced as it was a possibility that it could lock up while driving. Out of warranty so I had to pay $1,300 in repairs. Contacted GM exec offices and they investigated only to advise they could do nothing because the car warranty 35,000 miles had expired and car had 65,000 miles on it. I think the front end drive was damaged when the switch failed and it took time for it to fail.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

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