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Problems with 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 STRUCTURE

On average, the 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 starts to “feel” problems with the STRUCTURE and its various aspects after 36 000 miles.

Components Affected by STRUCTURE Issues

We have classified the 2 complaints from 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 about STRUCTURE into the following categories.

BODY 5

Recently reported STRUCTURE problems on 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500

Dashboard is cracked above the speedometer. i have 56000 miles on the vehicle. i owned a 2008 model and had same issue. i thought this was addressed and fixed on newer models. i'm told it'll cost me $1500 to fix. if they aren't going to make this good i'm switching over to toyotas. this vehicle was parked for days when i went to use it noticed the crack. very dissappointed!

I was driving west on peters rd in middlefield when i hit a patch of black ice putting the truck into a skid which put me in the ditch i hit a mailbox and a culvert (drain pipe) head on tearing up the whole front end of the avalanche it hit right on the sensors but the air bags never deployed. *tr

The vehicle was stopped at a 2-way stop. upon turning right, my foot went from the brake to the gas pedal and got hooked on a piece of metal extending from the arm of the accelerator. this caused my foot to be trapped below the brake pedal but attached to the gas pedal. the vehicle spun back and forth while trying to get my foot off the accelerator. i hit a truck coming from the opposite direction from which i was turning pinning it to the guard rail. although both trucks had stopped, the tires on my truck were still spinning because my foot was still hooked on the accelerator and wedge below the brake pedal. only after i turned the key off could i put the truck in park. in order to get out of my truck i had to unlace my shoe and pull my foot out, then pry it off the side of the accelerator, leaving a hole in the side of my shoe. *tr

Speedometergauge stoop working along with the oil pressure gauge tailgate caused a one [xxx] to rupture the tendants in his left knee due to the malfunctioning of the cable straps that hold the tailgate. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).тАЭ

Purchased a used 2003 chevy avalanche at a dealership in feb 2006 upon servicing the vehicle two months later was told that the car had extensive under carriage rust. this car originated in michigan but i am wondering if it was a katrina vehicle during auction? recently had problems with u-joints which had to be replaced. gm mechanic says the rust is extensive and caused this problem it will need a lube kit to re-lube all the mechanics under the truck. none of this under carriage body rust was disclosed to us upon purchasing the vehicle in fact the dealer told us he only gets the best used vehicles. there is also a problem with the steering column which makes a clunking noise when turning the wheel - the mechanic at the gm dealership says this is a know problem. *nm

The plastic cladding on my 2003 chevrolet avalanche turned from its original black to a chalky color with streaking. this was not covered under the warranty, according to the dealership. the truck was exposed to normal environmental conditions in alabama and tennessee. *tr

Cladding on my 2003 has turned grey and ugly. there is nothing used that will renew it back to original look. what can you do about this problem????

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