Eight problems related to body have been reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Instrument panel (dashboard) cracked in two places. One by the passenger side airbag and the other right above the steering wheel. From what I investigated, this seems to be a rather common issue.
Dash board by passenger air bag has a crack and apparently it happens to all gm trucks of this type and model.
The adhesive securing the 4 pieces of door trim is breaking down and the trim pieces will eventually fall off on their own, a potential hazard to other motorists depending on when and where it happens. These are supposed to be a no maintenance item. Reported to Chevrolet, case # 8-4199057982, and they do not seem to be concerned that this "life of the vehicle" installation is defective as the 3 year bumper-to-bumper warranty is expired. As a principle engineer in boeing's research and technology division (we test stuff to make sure it's safe), my informed opinion is the defect is caused by poor surface preparation prior to bonding, adhesive material used past it's working life, adhesive material past its shelf life, or use of an adhesive material which is not designed for the intended environment. As this same trim is installed on numerous chevy, GMC and Cadillac trucks and SUV models any cause other than the first two I listed would indicate a problem with numerous vehicles.
Interior door pull disintegrating more and more each day with no way to replace just this pull handle. It is made with very cheap white plastic. Eventually the door will not be able to close by using this handle and you will end up hurting your hand using another part of the door to close.
Door handle bolt anchors breaking and failing. Both read door handles have had to be replaced. When they fail the door handle pulls out from the door panel and eventually will break apart.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard was fractured leading up to the air bag. The vehicle was diagnosed through email photos and it was determined that the dash panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they would assist with a discount towards the repair. The failure mileage was 46,000.
I own a 2013 chevy Avalanche. I have replaced all 4 chrome door handles due to them pulling away from the door where they attach at the rear portion. . This is a known and well documented problem with the body style. Today I had to pay to replace the drivers door handle for the 2nd time since I have owned the vehicle. I have now replaced 3 under warranty and had to pay for the other two. I am sure that this will continue to happen over the life of the vehicle and I don't feel I should have to pay every time an obvious manufacturers defect occurs.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. The contact stated the dashboard was fractured on the driver and passenger side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,000. The VIN was unavailable.
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