# \#avalanche **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/avalanche/4678.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Where is the oil going in my 2003 Avalanche?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-the-oil-going-in-my-2003-avalanche/76290)
**Author:** [@kinetix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kinetix)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 12:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-the-oil-going-in-my-2003-avalanche/76290 "2024-10-14T12:00:06Z")
My 2003 Avalanche (5.3L) suddenly started losing oil, 2 quarts since my last oil change (3,000 mi). There is no evidence of it leaking and no apparent smoking, so when I went to get my oil changed today I was telling my … --- ## [Who's responsible for repair cost?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whos-responsible-for-repair-cost/184470)
**Author:** [@kengore1971\_181045](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kengore1971_181045)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2022, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whos-responsible-for-repair-cost/184470 "2022-08-12T17:41:35Z")
I took my 08 Avalanche it the dealership for a ticking noise in engine. They ran a diagnostic and said I needed new lifters and a camshaft. The total cost $2500. (1600 labor and 900 parts). A few days later, I called … --- ## [2006 Chevrolet Avalanche battery question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-avalanche-battery-question/174504)
**Author:** [@Idk39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Idk39)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2021, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-avalanche-battery-question/174504 "2021-01-28T13:13:42Z")
The battery dash dial pegs out over 18v but no battery light turns on --- ## [2002 Chevrolet Avalanche - radio won’t work after rear end change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-avalanche-radio-won-t-work-after-rear-end-change/173951)
**Author:** [@Coffey18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Coffey18)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2021, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-avalanche-radio-won-t-work-after-rear-end-change/173951 "2021-01-07T15:38:17Z")
I had to change the rear end and now the Radio will not come on and the battery runs down every night,i checked the fuse is good for radio --- ## [Avalanche continues cranking after letting go of the key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/avalanche-continues-cranking-after-letting-go-of-the-key/60145)
**Author:** [@diymech](https://community.cartalk.com/u/diymech)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/avalanche-continues-cranking-after-letting-go-of-the-key/60145 "2019-11-29T03:56:34Z")
I have a 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche with the 5.3 V-8. When one goes to start the engine it continues cranking (sometimes) after the engine starts and you let go of the key . Sometimes it only does it momentarily; sometimes… --- ## [2007 Chevrolet Avalanche airbag recall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-avalanche-airbag-recall/147058)
**Author:** [@AlWeidner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlWeidner)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-avalanche-airbag-recall/147058 "2019-08-20T13:03:18Z")
I own a '07 Chevy Avalanche (My favorite vehicle ever!). It is involved in the airbag recall but is under a “remedy not yet available” status. Should I pull the airbag fuses? Thanks. --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Avalanche - does coasting in neutral damage the transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-avalanche-does-coasting-in-neutral-damage-the-transmission/140591)
**Author:** [@DavidBrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidBrown)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-avalanche-does-coasting-in-neutral-damage-the-transmission/140591 "2019-05-19T02:14:09Z")
I’m using my Brother’s vehicle information. On every vehicle he drives he will manually shift the transmission in neutral to “coast”. This includes going downhill, approaching stop lights, stopped or slowing traffic, et… --- ## [Transmission Shifts to Overdrive too soon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-shifts-to-overdrive-too-soon/96320)
**Author:** [@Scott\_B](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott_B)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-shifts-to-overdrive-too-soon/96320 "2019-04-17T14:15:40Z")
Have a 2002 avalanche Z71. Transmission was rebuilt 33k ago. It currently shifts a little hard going from 1 to 2nd. Real problem shows up between 40 mph and 50 mph. It suddenly shifts into overdrive which drops the e… --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Avalanche speedometer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-avalanche-speedometer/120288)
**Author:** [@Jerry47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerry47)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2018, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-avalanche-speedometer/120288 "2018-07-03T21:45:58Z")
My speedomater and speedomater lights don,t work --- ## [2007 Chevrolet Avalanche airbag recall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-avalanche-airbag-recall/119444)
**Author:** [@ChrisDawkins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisDawkins)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2018, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-avalanche-airbag-recall/119444 "2018-06-22T03:56:46Z")
is the recall on the front Airbags complete and ready for me to take my truck in to get them replaced. --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Avalanche oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-avalanche-oil-consumption/118573)
**Author:** [@Bill03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill03)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-avalanche-oil-consumption/118573 "2018-06-05T13:47:45Z")
Why high oil consumption occurring 5.3 liter engine? Engine seems to be running fine, no smoke or oil leaks but oil level down 2 or 3 quarts at 5K mile oil change. Dealer recommends tearing engine down and possibe $8K … --- ## [2004 Chevrolet Avalanche seat heater wiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-avalanche-seat-heater-wiring/117996)
**Author:** [@OwenTalkington](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OwenTalkington)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-avalanche-seat-heater-wiring/117996 "2018-05-24T21:10:28Z")
How to disconnect wiring to driver’s seat heater --- ## [Major problem with GM ON warranty issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-problem-with-gm-on-warranty-issue/117733)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Brande](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike_Brande)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-problem-with-gm-on-warranty-issue/117733 "2018-05-22T15:08:52Z")
My beloved Avalanche (2013 100k mile 60 month warranty) with only 69,000 miles indicated the ABS BRAKES where not working as well as traction control. When I pulled the codes they indicated cylinder 7 misfire… Took the c… --- ## [2004 Chevrolet Avalanche fan isn't blowing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-avalanche-fan-isnt-blowing/117620)
**Author:** [@snead](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snead)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-avalanche-fan-isnt-blowing/117620 "2018-05-21T16:16:04Z")
Fan or blower for ac/heater is not blowing. Possible causes/fixes. --- ## [2002 Chevrolet Avalanche occasionally fails to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-avalanche-occasionally-fails-to-start/116910)
**Author:** [@Don21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don21)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-avalanche-occasionally-fails-to-start/116910 "2018-05-07T21:57:57Z")
My vehicle has 140,000 miles on it, Within the past year, it occasionally fails to start. When turning the key it gives a short sputter, and after 3 or 4 tries, it starts, and runs as well as when I bought it new…it’s s… --- ## [2006 Chevrolet Avalanche seats heat on their own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-avalanche-seats-heat-on-their-own/115367)
**Author:** [@LoisSeaman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoisSeaman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2018, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-avalanche-seats-heat-on-their-own/115367 "2018-04-28T13:49:43Z")
Heated seats turn on by themselves --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Avalanche blower control switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-avalanche-blower-control-switch/116212)
**Author:** [@edwardfryer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edwardfryer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2018, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-avalanche-blower-control-switch/116212 "2018-04-27T03:13:22Z")
how to replace the blower control switch --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Avalanche](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-avalanche/114405)
**Author:** [@BCobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BCobb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-avalanche/114405 "2018-03-25T16:33:10Z")
2013 Chevy Avalanche… Check engine light came on when driving - codes: P069, B2AAA, P0700, U0073 - all at once. Truck slowed down, transmission stuck in 2nd/3rd only - was able to reset the check engine light. Seems li… --- ## [Help? Making my truck fast](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-making-my-truck-fast/104159)
**Author:** [@campos.alejandro23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/campos.alejandro23)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2017, 12:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-making-my-truck-fast/104159 "2017-05-30T12:31:12Z")
Hi i dont know much about making vehicles fast . I like to race like on streets . i have a chevy 2007 avalanche what are things i can add to make it drive really fast and what are the prices?thanks --- ## [How to fix paint flacking? Is it clear Coat or? How much?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-fix-paint-flacking-is-it-clear-coat-or-how-much/103546)
**Author:** [@campos.alejandro23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/campos.alejandro23)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2017, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-fix-paint-flacking-is-it-clear-coat-or-how-much/103546 "2017-05-04T15:31:54Z")
--- ## [07 Avalanche with unidentifiable noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-avalanche-with-unidentifiable-noise/82533)
**Author:** [@classic\_car\_nut](https://community.cartalk.com/u/classic_car_nut)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2013, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-avalanche-with-unidentifiable-noise/82533 "2013-12-19T01:49:05Z")
i recently purchased a 2007 Chevy Avalanche 4WD (75K miles) and much to my chagrin, in the first week, i detected a noise that has steadily become worse. the dealership (a Chevrolet dealer) has not been able to determin… --- ## [My truck radio seems possessed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-truck-radio-seems-possessed/82333)
**Author:** [@Jody54742](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jody54742)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 9:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-truck-radio-seems-possessed/82333 "2013-11-22T09:45:30Z")
I can't figure this out. Almost all but not every time I start my 2002 Avalanche my car radio is off and displays a different time than the actual time. I will turn the radio on, reset the the clock and go about my drive… --- ## [Battery continually going bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-continually-going-bad/82097)
**Author:** [@kigero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kigero)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2013, 9:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-continually-going-bad/82097 "2013-11-07T09:20:09Z")
I've got a 2002 Chevy Avalanche, which for the past few years has been going through batteries about every nine months. The battery will start having issues starting the truck, will die overnight, etc. It always jumpst… --- ## [Blowing hot air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blowing-hot-air/77804)
**Author:** [@comtech368](https://community.cartalk.com/u/comtech368)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blowing-hot-air/77804 "2013-03-07T03:49:06Z")
I have a 04 chevy avalanche, when I turn on the cold air the drivers side blows hot air and the passengers side blows the cold air. --- ## [Leaking Avalanche](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-avalanche/75702)
**Author:** [@Carnac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carnac)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2012, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-avalanche/75702 "2012-11-24T23:16:22Z")
I have a 2002 Avalanche 2500 4w drive with the 8.1L engine. The problem is that it is leaking oil, but only after a long drive. Plus the leak happens like a spray after the car has been sitting for more than 20 minutes. … --- ## [Oil Consumption 07' Chevy Avalanche](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-consumption-07-chevy-avalanche/70945)
**Author:** [@TeaRock10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TeaRock10)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2012, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-consumption-07-chevy-avalanche/70945 "2012-02-15T03:41:47Z")
Silly clarifying question first: Do the little circles on the the oil dipstick still correlate to the amount of oil? I have a 2007 Chevy Avalanche (5.3L FlexFuel) that consumes oil. According to the dealership its 2… --- ## [03 Avalanche misfire?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-avalanche-misfire/64095)
**Author:** [@tomhhh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tomhhh)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2011, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-avalanche-misfire/64095 "2011-04-26T22:01:08Z")
My 03 Chev Avalanche is giving me a P0300 code (multiple or random misfire). With no distributor or individual coil is this something I can fix myself or is it shop time? --- ## [Just started popping noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-started-popping-noise/61677)
**Author:** [@autoblock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/autoblock)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2011, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-started-popping-noise/61677 "2011-02-22T01:57:41Z")
When backing up, stopping and then shifting into drive, there is a loud "Pop/Click" noise coming from the back end of my truck. Any thoughts potentiall what it could be so I can be prepared when i go to the shop. Clu… --- ## [Should it be a recall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-it-be-a-recall/58490)
**Author:** [@DONNABODOM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DONNABODOM)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2011, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-it-be-a-recall/58490 "2011-02-12T17:12:07Z")
Has anyone had trouble with the wheels locking up on the 04 avalanche? I have replaced the master cylinder, brake booster, brake calibers,proportioner,brake lines. Truck is now @ dealership and the master cylinder along … --- ## [Chevy Avalanche](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-avalanche/60041)
**Author:** [@Degreat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Degreat)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2011, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-avalanche/60041 "2011-01-22T23:39:52Z")
I am looking to buy a pick up truck, and I love the functionality of the Chevy Avalanche. I want to know how long does Chevy engine last? Is an Avalanche worth buying with 150,000 miles on it? [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/avalanche/4678.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=avalanche)