The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that the driver's side door control panel was no longer working and a burning odor were emitting from the panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 112,000.

- Tampa, FL, USA

Date of current incidents: 1/3/11; 1/4/11; 7/28/11; 8/23/11; 9/07/11; 12/9/11; 12/16/11; 6/4/12; 6/10/12 and 6/11/12 and 6/L7/12. The engine light comes on; engine reduce power light, stabilizer tract light comes on plus oil light and other lights. I have had it in the shop to try to figure out why my Avalanche keeps breaking down. And I was told that they can not find a problem. I was never informed that they have had probems with the wiring. In December 2011 my Avalanche shut itself off during a snow storm. Eventually, it started but because of reduced power it would only go between 35-45 miles per hour. I made it to a repair shop, they could not find a problem, but replaced sensors and/or relays. In June 2012 the lights came on, I could only go approx 35-40 miles per hour. Called and set up an appointment. On the way to the appointment the engine oil light came on and the car shut down. I had to call for a tow truck. I took it to a non dealer service repair shop, because they were the closest. When they looked the car over the wires were eaten. I was informed that the newer cars have a soy base in their wiring and that the rodents love to eat this product. Why are they using this soy based wiring? this is not safe. I can not have my vehicle break down leaving me stranded on the side of the road. It is getting very costly when parts are being replaced when it is the wiring that is faulty. I live in the country and I can not keep the mice out of my truck. Please look into why the car manufactures are using this product which is causing major safety and financial concerns why aren't the manufactures informing the public of this problem.

- Casey, IA, USA

Traveling at a normal rate and speed on a 5-lane highway. Vehicle loss power, engine lights activated. After maneuvering the vehicle off the highway, I shut the engine off. No signs of smoke or any leaks from engine (topside or underneath). I attempted to restart the vehicle and upon doing so the engine turned over and ran at a rough idle, clearly not on all 8 cylinders. I shut the engine off again. From that point on it was towed. The Chevrolet dealership (after 8 days and 449 miles later) then told me they could not find a problem. When they received the vehicle the original codes had been taken by a precision tune mechanic (nearest facility from location of break down) the dealership then informed me they could not duplicate the problem and was apologetic for any inconvenience. I received a bill for $103.95 and my vehicle which had only a 1/8 of a tank of fuel. After a little research I found GM recall no:08048 consequence: May cause electrical features to malfunction. Thanks Chevrolet and Chevrolet service technicians for taking care of your customers. Unfortunately their dealerships and district specialist do not follow their own executive director of safety who is quoted on the GM website "we always want to make sure customers can count on the safety and quality of their GM vehicle." Says, [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Centreville, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated he received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 10V240000 (electrical system) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. The contact stated that since repairs, the windshield washer fluid would not spray from the fluid canister onto the windshield. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileage was approximately 73,000.

- Country Club Hills , IL, USA

2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. Consumer expresses discontent in regards to the repair and recall of heated washer fluid system

- South Ryegate, VT, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact received a recall notification. He was in disagreement of the recall remedy repair which consisted of disabling and removing the heated washer fluid system. The recall was under NHTSA campaign id number 10V240000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified, and the contact refused to have the recall remedy repair performed on the vehicle. There had been no failures at the time of the complaint.

- Rossford, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. While making a right turn at 10 mph, the contact stated that it smelled as if something electrical was burning. There was no smoke present. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the driver information center was not functioning properly. The failure also prevented the contact from seeing the trip meter, mileage and tire pressure. The dealer referenced a recall related to the failure, recall 08V44100 (electrical system). The current and failure mileages were approximately 54,000.

- Shady Shore, TX, USA

In Apr 2009 I took my 2007 Chevy Avalanche in for servicing. The "check engine" light was on and I had recall #0848 performed. This recall was to install a wire harness (heated washer fluid module shortcircuit). The catalytic converter and an 02 sensor was replaced. Approximately Aug/Sept I had an odor in the vehicle (smelled like dirty feet or the interior carpet was wet for some time, without proper ventilation to dry. However, I thought that was odd as I was unable to locate any leaks inside the cab of the vehicle.) on or about Oct 2nd, I was driving on the freeway and the "check engine" light came on and a message to turn off the engine which I did. After being towed to the dealership, I was told the engine had lost oil pressure and a sensor was replaced. Immediately after the work was performed the smell went away but that same evening I was driving and the windshield wipers started going, fluid spraying, while in the off position. I had to turn the vehicle off to get it to stop. I immediately notified the dealer, since this has happened 2 or 3 times. The end of Dec I took my vehicle in to the dealership for the intermittent wiper/fluid problem and I thought the transmission was slipping. They couldn't find an issue with the transmission and their diagnosis for the wiper unit was that the module was bad and needed to be replaced. They referred to bulletin #4298, dated 02/26/07, and part #1910885. It is my belief that all the failed sensors/parts are related to the recall and I am hoping the investigation to the recall is still open/on-going. Fyi: Within the first year of purchasing the vehicle my battery needed to be replaced after being inspected at the dealership. If I remember correctly there were several occasions I was unable to start the vehicle. There should be records on file at the dealership pertaining to this issue. Lastly, I do have the part that was replaced as a result of the oil pressure sensor.

- Concord, CA, USA

10/21/09- went out to start my 07 Avalanche LT3 and there was no power to anything. Aaa service was called and check the battery and it had 4.6 amps. After attempting to charge battery it still would not start. The technician began checking fuses and removed and replaced the same starter relay switch and then it started.

- Springfield, MA, USA

Have a 2007 Avalanche ltz with everything in it. Had the same problem letting it set for extended period of time and having battery dead when going to start same. Jumped it and started fine. I can hear the computer working when vehicle is shut off and believe this is why. Need to start same often and run or put a battery charger on same solar to keep from happening. Dealers say they can find no reason for it.

- Pittsburg, NH, USA

Truck failed to start due to dead battery after sitting for less than 24 hrs. Since purchase 5/07 it has occurred 6 times--7 if you count the day of purchase. Truck is dead again today and is at the dealership (12/6/08). This vehicle starts immediately after being jumped. They can never find anything wrong, and no stored codes whether I jump it then take it in or tow it in. They suggested that I was leaving accessory items plugged in-of which I was not. All recalls have been addressed. Dealer/GM will not admit a problem exists and replace the vehicle without a huge financial debt to me. Vehicle was purchased new, one owner and currently has 19000. Original complaint after purchase was 10/07 and 6475 miles.

- Avon, IN, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. The vehicle has been experiencing electrical failure since the date of purchase. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after it had been parked for a couple of hours. The failure occurred approximately 4 to 5 times. The vehicle was towed to the dealer twice for this failure and had to be jump started three times. The vehicle has been at the dealer for several days because it will not start. On one occasion, while driving 15 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. To date, the vehicle has received a new battery, a new fuel tank switch, all the locks on the vehicle have been changed, and a replaced cluster. The current mileage is 28,000 and failure mileage was 15,000. Updated 01-15-08. Updated

- South Boston, MA, USA