Frame And Members Problems of Chevrolet Avalanche

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was on a lift at an independent mechanic, the independent mechanic found rust on the subframe. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was a private sale. The contact had purchased the vehicle two months prior to finding the rust. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to replace the muffler. The contact was informed that the subframe was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.

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The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor of antifreeze inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that there was excessive rust to the subframe and one of fuel tank strap. Additionally, the manifold was missing bolts and the heater core was fractured. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an inspection station and the vehicle was taken off the road. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 154,000. The VIN was not available.

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I purchased a Chevrolet Avalanche 2003 model in June of 2003. Since my ownership of the vehicle I have had cracking noises come from the car. I have taken it into the dealership on at least 6 different occasions, and they said the problem was with the crossmember. They needed to redrill and tighten the crossmember again. I searched the internet today (2-16-05) and seen at least 20 similar complaints from chevy Avalanche owners. Models ranging from 2002 up to 2005. Obviously general motors has made no effort to correct the problem. I feel that this is now a saftey risk as if it comes loose it can injure or kill other people on the road.

At 500 miles, my new Avalanche required the crossmember to be changed due to clunks in the column and floorboard during turns, at slow or fast speeds. Again at 9527 miles it required changing again for the same reasons. I had a 2002 Avalanche that gm had to buy back from me due to the same problem but were unable to repair.

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The rear window frame is breaking off of the glass. The frame and/or glass could become a projectile in the event of a crash. These stress fractures in the window frame occurred with the window in the installed position and I first noticed them on Sunday March 21, 2004. I have only removed the window once and that was over a year ago. The vehicle has never been in an accident and had approximately 45,000 miles on it when I noticed the fractures. This is an obvious manufacturer defect however when I took the vehicle to the dealership I was told that this was not covered under the warranty. I contacted gm customer service and was basically told the same thing. I believe that this defect is serious enough to warrant a recall.

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While traveling on a state 2 lane highway at high way speed, the spare tire dropped from it's storage area under truck bed. Cable system holding spare in place had frayed and worn through to breaking point, thus releasing inflated spare onto road surface, causing spare to bounce approximately 6 feet into air and rolled off the high way on to shoulder at speed.

Rear 3 panel deck lid leaks. 2 dealers stated that the deck lid is not advertised as "waterproof", only "weatherproof". The deck lid leaks when parked or driving thru light rain.

Consumer states that when it rains water is coming from the mid gate off the vehicle and weting up the inside, as a result of the way it is design. Had vehicle serviced 8-9 times for the same problem. Dealership unable to fix problem ts.

Per consumer" at time of assembly of vehicle's frame there was a failure that caused the metal to flex and break after a period of time. If the dealership corrects the problem it will make the frame weaker".