10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
250 miles

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problem #4

Oct 052016

Avalanche

  • miles
I was driving to work on highway 144 going about 30 miles on October 5th around 1130 am. When my front passenger tire with axle inside it still came off and rolled away from the vehicle. My vehicle immediately bottomed out afterwards. I was informed by the previous owner after the accident that it happened to the front driver side as well. This has left

- Savannah, GA, USA

problem #3

Apr 222011

Avalanche

  • miles
My 2004 model at 70 mph the front right wheel act like a basketball after hitting a hole, I cross the lane into the oncoming traffic, or the left lane on an interstate etc. There is no control until I slow down. The dealer ship here says they have never heard of it before. So I ask - what did they do to my 2000 model when it did the same thing 4 years ago ?

- Texarkana, AR, USA

problem #2

May 222005

Avalanche

  • miles
Consumer letter regarding Explorer pro comp suspension kits contact on new 2500 series Chevrolet Avalanche. The consumer believes that federal rules and regulations prohibit contact and/or any bending to occur of suspension components. The consumer feels that over time these components could fail prematurely and result in serious injury or death. The consumer requests full investigation into the matter.

- Irvine, CA, USA

problem #1

Apr 302004

Avalanche 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 1,000 miles
While turning the steering wheel a clicking sound was heard. Vehicle was taken to the dealer seven times, and dealer was unable to fix the problem. 8nm

- Birmingham, AL, USA