Chevrolet Avalanche owners have reported 11 problems related to wiring (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Avalanche based on all problems reported for the Avalanche.
Code p2128 code p2122 have replaced tps, throttle body, accelerator pedal (×3) and bypassed connectors with direct wiring from accelerator pedal to ecm continue to get codes with check engine light with decreased engine power, check stabilitrak, and stabilitrak disabled. Have to clear codes with bluedriver multiple times even while driving short distances and sometimes on start up.
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I have a 2008 chevy Avalanche ltz, I have a problem with the dash light coming on with service air bag, wiring by the emergency brake pedal a problem. It happens when it running, stationary, when I start the truck. I took the truck to the dealership and they replaced the air bag and the air bag sensor. The light came back on and comes on intermittently. No fix as of yet. This happens all the time from March to present day still ongoing!!!!.
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Reduced engine power , engine dies no power steering or power brakes almost rear ended on I-25. Trouble code says p2135 throttle body has happened 20 times or more in 8 months. Dealer where purchased say they never heard of this problem then said new wiring harness might fix it,knew the price without looking it up? there are thousands of posts on line about problem,but they never heard of it. Wiring harness replaced throttle body cleaned and checked peddle checked still happens ,have spent hundreds. No solution . I have to drive on highway to get to work on oil rig,I'm afraid it well cause an accident . Gm doesn't know what is causing problem and doesn't seem to care.
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Date of current incidents: 1/3/11; 1/4/11; 7/28/11; 8/23/11; 9/07/11; 12/9/11; 12/16/11; 6/4/12; 6/10/12 and 6/11/12 and 6/l7/12. The engine light comes on; engine reduce power light, stabilizer tract light comes on plus oil light and other lights. I have had it in the shop to try to figure out why my Avalanche keeps breaking down. And I was told that they can not find a problem. I was never informed that they have had probems with the wiring. In December 2011 my Avalanche shut itself off during a snow storm. Eventually, it started but because of reduced power it would only go between 35-45 miles per hour. I made it to a repair shop, they could not find a problem, but replaced sensors and/or relays. In June 2012 the lights came on, I could only go approx 35-40 miles per hour. Called and set up an appointment. On the way to the appointment the engine oil light came on and the car shut down. I had to call for a tow truck. I took it to a non dealer service repair shop, because they were the closest. When they looked the car over the wires were eaten. I was informed that the newer cars have a soy base in their wiring and that the rodents love to eat this product. Why are they using this soy based wiring? this is not safe. I can not have my vehicle break down leaving me stranded on the side of the road. It is getting very costly when parts are being replaced when it is the wiring that is faulty. I live in the country and I can not keep the mice out of my truck. Please look into why the car manufactures are using this product which is causing major safety and financial concerns why aren't the manufactures informing the public of this problem.
2003 chevy Avalanche caught on fire from defective wires behind radio panel that shorted. Burned all the wiring and smoked the vehicle.
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2005 Chevrolet Avalanche has a wiring problem with the speedometer, temp gauge reading, and other console readings. Chevrolet has recalled 2003 & 2004 trucks for the same problem. They will not include 2005-2008 eventhough, they know the same problem exists. This is going to cost $350 or more to fix.
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The "cargo lamp on" indicator in the message area of the driver instrument panel is displayed when any of the following are activated; both overhead lights in the front overhead console, the three garage door/gate buttons(home link), both visor mirror lights, and both front door courtesy lights(the ones that come on when the door is opened). All of these also no longer turn on the appropriate lights when they are triggered. In addition, the sun roof/moon roof open/close button no longer works either, on the 06/25/06 it triggered the "cargo light on" display but as of the 06/27/06 it does nothing. My concerns are that the computer may be corrupt or malfunctioning, which could lead to failures, activations, or disabling of systems such as fuel injection, brake control, steering, traction control, acceleration, fuel ratios, timing, 4 wheel/2 wheel drive conversion, brake lights, turning lights, headlights, or electrical fire, or wiring that could cause electrical fire also.
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My truck was bought new in 7/02 since. I am on my third "photo chronic heated side mirror (two passenger one driver side) the element inside the mirrors are over heating and melting the plastic trim on the mirror and distorting the glass. The result of the failure is a mirror that is blurred and a rainbow of colors. I believe this is a safety issue that should be corrected! one failure is normal but,three on a truck that only has 23k on isn't. I have called "g. M. " on this problem and I was told it the drivers side this time the other two were the passenger side! left right heated mirror wiring it's all one system. In closing how many mirrors must they be replaced and what happens if I or someone else (with these mirrors) is changes lanes with distorted mirrors. The g. M. Rep told me I have 100. 00 deductible this happens!.
Interior blower motor shorts out causing smoke to fill the cabin, this is the second motor that has been replaced in my 2003 Avalanche.
All gauges, warning lights,radio, and heat/air controls start changing on their own ,quit working and don't work properly while driving. At times it smells like something is burning. Dealer have replaced alot of warning sensors, replaced instrument cluster twice, fuel sending unit,checked all the main ground points of wiring. Dealer has the old parts. I'm still having the same problems they are still not fixed.
The vehicle stalled. Vehicle stalled out in middle of traffic. Vehicle in repair shop 4 times. Dealership checked idle speed and fuel pressure, engine wiring harness junction block assembly replaced. Replaced tank to engine return. Pcm replaced. Fuel sender and pump assembly replaced. However problem still exist. Ignition key warning switch was inoperative and had to be replaced.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Instrument Panel problems | |
| Dashboard Failed problems | |
| Wiring problems | |
| Battery Cable problems | |
| Ignition Switch problems | |
| Ignition problems | |
| Crankshaft Position Sensor problems | |
| Starter problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems |