Body Problems of Chevrolet Avalanche - part 1

The vehicle was sold with significant rust damage to the underbody of the truck. The truck parts are rusted to a point the suspension, and axel are about to fall out. The truck is leaking gasoline due to the amount of rust. The power steering that they fixed after one day driving it had issues when sold is still having issues leaking fluid. It has been deemed unsafe to drive on road. The dealership sold the vehicle in unsafe conditions, and will not rectify the situation. I have documentation, and photos of the damage to the vehicle.

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Vehicle was involved in a collision, striking a cement stair case and embankment, before rotating to final rest during which time the cab seperated completely from the frame. One occupant was trapped in the cab and one was ejected. Information submitted by case investigator, trp. Messerich - iowa state patrol.

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The structure that holds the rear differential and axle to the frame rusted through and broke off from both sides so the whole rear axle unit broke loose and pulled back so the drive shaft pulled loose and the rear tires were rubbing on the fenders. If this happened at highway speeds I don’t know what might have happened. The vehicle was towed to a welding shop to see if it can be repaired. It has not been inspected. If it can not be repaired the vehicle will have to be junked. There was no warning that this would happen.

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The drivers side rear panel on 2002 Avalanches rust. My truck was parked in driveway and not running. I walked by and my hand made contact with the rusted spot causing an injury resulting in me having to go to the er to get the cut cleaned and a tetanus shot.

The frame on our truck has completely begun to rust out. Gm has a TSB to repair the frames on 2011-2013 Avalanches but this should extend to other model years as well as it's the same issue that gm is already aware of.

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Vehicle caught on fire, while parked in apartment parking lot, engine not running. Vehicle was parked for at least 30 minutes, before being notified that it was on fire.

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Vehicle caught on fire and/or exploded while sitting in apartment parking lot. Vehicle was not running and had been sitting for at least 30 minutes to an 1hr. Was in bedroom, when notified by the fire dept. That the vehicle was on fire.

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.

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Vehicle hit a tree and airbags did not deploy.

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.

Clear coat peeling on all horizontal surfaces, upper dash panel developed multiple cracks creating a safety hazard if airbag deploys.

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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.

Rear brake lines burst while I was in motion. I was going down the highway and had to use the gears to slow down. They were corroded through. Same thing happened in 2016 with my fuel pump line corroded through. Was leaking while I was driving. Did not notice for a few days until there was puddles of gas where I park. Over the past few years my cladding has been falling off from rust through on the bottom secure points.

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.

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact noticed that the front passenger side dashboard was fractured directly above the air bag. The vehicle was taken to dan vaden brunswick Chevrolet Cadillac (121 altama connector, brunswick, GA 31525, (912) 265-3540), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags), but the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the same dealer three times and the part was not available each time. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and scheduled an appointment at the same dealer and provided a case number: 9-5453255979. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Interior door handle (driver's side) chrome overlay peeled 2010 chevy Avalanche lt. Owner opened door and cut finger on handle release when it was lifted up as car was parked in a parking lot. It is razor sharp. Gm was contacted and would not pay for door handle to be fixed despite injury directly resulting from faulty door handle. Vehicle has approximately 91,500 miles. With further inspection chrome overlay surrounding temp control also has peeling noted and is also very sharp.

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Found frame rotted and cracked . Thought the frame should last truck only 14 years old this should not have happen.

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Jimmy gray Chevrolet inc. (181 goodman rd e, southaven, ms 38671, (662) 996-4929) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified. The contact also stated that the dashboard was fractured and may become looser over time. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

I was driving to work on highway 144 going about 30 miles on October 5th around 1130 am. When my front passenger tire with axle inside it still came off and rolled away from the vehicle. My vehicle immediately bottomed out afterwards. I was informed by the previous owner after the accident that it happened to the front driver side as well. This has left me.

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.

Dashboard has developed severe cracking on driver and passenger sides especially around the airbag area. This is the second dashboard in this vehicle. My concern is that the airbag may be punctured or otherwise ineffective upon deployment due to the instability and sharp, broken pieces of plastic dashboard. After having the dashboard replaced previously for these same reasons it has been protected with a dashmat and sunshade. This is certainly a quality issue which gm is aware of.

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. While driving approximately 50 mph, the dashboard fractured above the instrument panel. There was a crack that extended approximately four to five inches long. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,200.

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact noticed a crack on the corner of the dashboard next to the air bag. The contact stated that there was a recall on the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche for the same issue. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 83,000.

The chrome on the passenger side front door handle has begun to peel and is very sharp. A passenger cut their hand on the handle last week. I have since had to cut a portion of the chrome off and apply tape over the handle to prevent this from happening again.

Came out to my vehicle and noticed a crack starting from center speaker in the dash expanding towards the windshield. Is small now but over time I fear will continue to expand and could become a safety hazard if involved in an accident.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated upon purchasing the vehicle at the used car dealer, he noticed that the dashboard of the vehicle was cracked and the crack was extending towards the front passenger's side air bag location. There was no warning light illuminated. The used dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that it was a known failure; however the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure had become significantly worse. The contact contacted an unknown Chevrolet dealer to inquire the cost of a dashboard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

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.

I was told by a gm dealer how my vehicle is rusted excessively with the undercarriage and the quarter sills that have a rust through hole about 3 inches. I've opened a case with gm and they stated its out of warranty. I don't know how gm gets away with this repair and Toyota had to buyback vehicle or do frame replacements.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that the dashboard on the passenger side of the vehicle fractured along the passenger's side air bag housing enclosure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be inspected. The contact was informed that the dash board needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Ah.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that cracks had developed in the hard plastic dashboard. The cracks were on the passenger side of the dashboard near the location of the air bag. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 55,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. The contact stated the dashboard was fractured near the passenger side air bag. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. While driving various speeds, the contact noticed that the entire dashboard was constantly vibrating. In addition, a crack was visible on the passenger side dashboard near the air bag housing area. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the center dash needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000.

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that the dashboard and the rear window trimming were cracked. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.