Body problems of the 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche

Six problems related to body have been reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Body problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2015

I was driving west on peters rd in middlefield when I hit a patch of black ice putting the truck into a skid which put me in the ditch I hit a mailbox and a culvert (drain pipe) head on tearing up the whole front end of the avalance it hit right on the sensors but the air bags never depolyed.

2 Body problem

Failure Date: 09/26/2012

The vehicle was stopped at a 2-way stop. Upon turning right, my foot went from the brake to the gas pedal and got hooked on a piece of metal extending from the arm of the accelerator. This caused my foot to be trapped below the brake pedal but attached to the gas pedal. The vehicle spun back and forth while trying to get my foot off the accelerator. I hit a truck coming from the opposite direction from which I was turning pinning it to the guard rail. Although both trucks had stopped, the tires on my truck were still spinning because my foot was still hooked on the accelerator and wedge below the brake pedal. Only after I turned the key off could I put the truck in park. In order to get out of my truck I had to unlace my shoe and pull my foot out, then pry it off the side of the accelerator, leaving a hole in the side of my shoe.

3 Body problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2008

I have a 2003 Avalanche and I've notice that other chevy Avalanche has the same rust on the same place it seem that the back quarter panel is defective and the speedometer too.

4 Body problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2006

Rear window leaked from day 1, reported to dealer, upon lease turn in it was discovered that rubber around window was cracked, they are now charging me for the damage.

5 Body problem

Failure Date: 06/21/2005

Cladding on my 2003 has turned grey and ugly. There is nothing used that will renew it back to original look. What can you do about this problem????.

6 Body problem

Failure Date: 09/13/2004

When it rains the mid gate area becomes full of water. The water then enters the rear of the vehicle on the driver's side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who retro-fitted the mid gate area. After the dealer serviced it the water came into both sides of the vehicle. Manufacturer offered no solution to this problem.


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