Two problems related to engine failure have been reported for the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The 5. 3 engine has had many complaints from owners where the engine fails due to oil recirculation and valves going bad. The manufacturer will not do anything to replace the engines. The engine starts running extremely rough and had to be towed to a repair facility.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. While driving approximately 40 mph, the check engine and low oil warning indicators illuminated. The contact observed that the oil was extremely low and the oil was topped off 1,500 miles prior. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.