How long do Chevy Avalanche engines last?
Here is the short answer about how long Chevrolet Avalanches last: With proper maintenance, you can get a new Chevrolet Avalanche to last up to 300,000 miles. That is about 20 years of service if you drive an average of 15,000 miles per year like most Americans.
What’s wrong with the Chevy Avalanche?
The biggest problem that Chevy Avalanche owners have cited is excessive consumption of oil. Excessive consumption does not mean the engine is leaking. It means the engine is consuming oil, often by burning it or enabling the oil to seep into parts of the engine, such as the crankcase.
What kind of problems does a 2013 Chevy Avalanche have?
The EVAP system is a system in your truck that keeps fuel vapors contained and prevents them from getting released into the atmosphere. Like most GM vehicles, the 2007-2013 Chevrolet Avalanche also has EVAP problems. When fixing the problem, you always want to start with the gas cap. Check to see if it’s loose or cracked.
Where is the Check Engine light on a Chevy Avalanche?
In the second-generation Chevrolet Avalanche, it’s located at the top of the engine just beneath the top plastic cover. It comes with an electronic motor with sensors attached to it.
Why does the door handle on my Chevy Avalanche keep breaking?
Door Handles Breaking All four doors on the 2007-2013 Chevrolet Avalanche have door handles both on the inside and the outside. With time, they tend to break near the pivot area due to constant pulling on the wrong side. The part that fastens the door handle to the lock mechanism is made of weak plastic.
Where is the throttle body located on a Chevy Avalanche?
The throttle body is a part of the air intake system that allows more or less air to flow into the engine. In the second-generation Chevrolet Avalanche, it’s located at the top of the engine just beneath the top plastic cover. It comes with an electronic motor with sensors attached to it.