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Reliability Database
Chevrolet

Avalanche

Full-Size Truck
Best Engine ⚠️ Caution (3.1)
12 Generations
51 Engines Rated
2,958 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
30 recommended 11 caution 10 avoid

Generation Timeline

2002 2002
7 engines
672 complaints 🔥 3 ☠ 4
5.3L 8-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.0)
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2003 2003
11 engines
422 complaints 🔥 5
8.1L 8-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.6)
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2004 2004
5 engines
318 complaints 🔥 1
8.1L 8-cyl ⚠️ Caution (3.1)
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2005 2005
5 engines
205 complaints 🔥 4
5.3L 8-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.1)
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2006 2006
4 engines
52 complaints 🔥 2
5.3L 8-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.0)
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2007 2007
3 engines
492 complaints 🔥 10
6.0L 8-cyl ⚠️ Caution (3.1)
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2008 2008
5 engines
295 complaints 🔥 3
5.3L 8-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.5)
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2009 2009
5 engines
96 complaints 🔥 1
5.3L 8-cyl ⚠️ Caution (3.0)
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2010 2010
1 engine
117 complaints
5.3L 8-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.0)
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2011 2011
2 engines
155 complaints
5.3L 8-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.1)
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2012 2012
2 engines
52 complaints
5.3L 8-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.7)
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2013 2013
1 engine
82 complaints
5.3L 8-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.4)
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