5.6

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
16,000 miles

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problem #1

Aug 192007

Avalanche 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 16,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. The contact stated that his transmission failed while driving approximately 55 mph. When the accelerator pedal was engaged the transmission acted as if it were in neutral and the vehicle failed to move. The dealer replaced the transmission at 16,000 miles. When the second failure occurred a rebuilt transmission was installed at 26,000 miles. The current and recent failure mileage was 36,000 and the dealer stated that they have to install a rebuilt transmission. The manufacture was notified and the vehicle will be repaired per the warranty. The first failure occurred at 16,000 miles. Updated 10/30/09 the transmission would not go beyond first gear. An internal fault was found in the transmission. There was damage to the input housing at the pump cover seal area. The blower motor was inoperative. The power steering shuddered at low speeds. The hydraulic pressure line was replaced. Updated 10/30/09.

- Chantilly, VA, USA

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