2002 Chevrolet Avalanche suspension problems

Filed Aug 8, 2011 · Suspension · 149,000 miles · IN

We own a 2002 chevy avalanche and there is an issue with the right seal. We have replaced it twice. My best friend and her husband bought a used chevy silverado and have replaced the seal 3 times since they have bought theirs. There need to be some research done on these seals.

Filed Feb 28, 2006 · Suspension, Transmission · 93,000 miles · AL

Dt*: the contact stated while driving over 20mph there was a loud noise coming from the vehicle. As the speed increases or while driving over potholes the noise increases. The independent repair shop determined the noise came from the rear suspension and the driveshaft. No repairs have been made.

Filed Dec 14, 2005 · Brakes, Suspension · IL

Dt: the contact received the federal safety agency recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the anti lock brakes. The vehicle is currently at the dealership getting repaired. The dealership states the hub needs to be replaced. Since the hub is not included in the recall the contact will have to pay the deductible for extended warranty.

Filed Nov 3, 2004 · Body, Brakes · 17,600 miles · DC

Vehicle has rusted brake rotor. Problems with frame and suspension system components the frame and suspension rusted to the point of metal fatigue especially at the points of weld that hold the suspension to the frame. The rotors were tore up and the pads were ground down.

Filed Aug 23, 2004 · Suspension · 12,004 miles · FL

While driving consumer heard a loud popping/clicking noise coming form the front/rear. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Jul 13, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · 10,790 miles · WV

1.brakes--pedal goes to the floor...this has happened 5 different times 2.brakes--has been returned at least 10 times for brake- rotor problems 3.suspension noise--has been returned at least 10 times for noise 4.oil lights--has been returned 3 times for oil consumption--leaks 5.electrical--has been returned to replace electric motor for windows 6.electrical-- locks-click and click and keep causing, and the horn---beeps non stop this all while driving 7.vehicle was parked and light and horn would not stop flashing and beeping the dealer nor chevrolet want to except any responsibility for this vehicle....we are told that the noises(and vibration) from the suspension just standard for the vehicle. The back rotors had grooves was told no problem found..when asked about the grooves they told us this was normal for "heavy duty" trucks..brakes..was told we should only expect to get 6-7 thousand miles. Dealer should tell you that when you purchase the vehicle. Most of the times when the brakes go bad there is no warning...I just had no brakes...this vehicle is not safe to drive after the last time I was unable to stop at an intersection I returned the vehicle to university motors.....to date have heard nothing form university motors or chevrolet....

Filed Jul 13, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 31,664 miles · WV

1. Brakes-again..pushed on the brakes and pedal went to the floor 2. Noise still coming from suspension 3. Can smell oil burning returned vehicle to university motors they checked brakes and told me no correction was needed....suspension noise was told that was just how the vehicle sounded, I could feel the vibration on the floor... Oil smell--they tightened the oil filter.

Filed Jul 13, 2004 · Brakes, Suspension · 22,136 miles · WV

1. Brakes again... Noise and vibration... 2. Noise from suspension returned vehicle to university motors 1. Front brake rotors corroded with a slight lip, replaced rotors and pads... 2. They said couldn't find where noise coming from, may have been from brakes...(told them no, this is the same noise since 10790 miles).

Filed Jul 13, 2004 · Engine, Suspension · 18,224 miles · WV

1. Check engine light... 2. Oil light... 3. Noise still present and getting worse. Returned vehicle to university motors... 1. They cleared the codes and said may have been due to gas(I use bp gas) 2. Added 2 qts. Oil(oil was changed on 12/29/02@university motors and replaced the pvc valve. 3. Rear locator bar was loose they tightened.

Filed Jun 16, 2004 · Suspension · 63,541 miles · KS

The left front wheel bearing on my 2002 chevy avalanche exploded causing the wheel to fall off the truck. This happened while going on the expressway in houstion texas. There was no warning. I was able to get off the expressway and out of traffic. Once I was stopped, all of the bearings and parts of the assembly fell out on the ground. All that was keeping the wheel on was the brake disk. The truck had only 63,000 miles on it at the time and had never been driven in any abusive conditions. A new wheel bearing assembly and hub was installed by a firestone tire and brake shop located on the katy expressway. I have the old parts from the repair job and allowed my chevy dealer to look at them. The rep said there is nothing for them to do since I am 28.000 miles over the warrenty.