2002 Chevrolet Avalanche transmission problems

Filed Feb 14, 2022 · Brakes, Lights · 142,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS and oil warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the speedometer, the 4-wheel drive function, parking brake, and headlights failed to operate as needed. The instrument panel light failed to illuminate, the gear shifter did not display the selected gear, the sub-frame was corroded, and the wheel hub bearing assembly was fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000.

Filed Jul 22, 2014 · Transmission · 72,394 miles · CA

Transfer case fluid leaking from a hole in the case caused by internal pump rub. All the transfer case oil expelled onto the hot exhaust causing smoke and possibly a fire.

Filed Mar 4, 2014 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · NY

I was driving home and all of a sudden it felt like no power was getting to the wheels. I stepped on the gas, the rpms went up, but the truck couldnt get past 30 MPH. My mechanic said that the transmission burnt out. I babied this truck. Their is no reason for a chevy truck with 60000 miles of light road use should blow a tranny. A quick search on the web shows that this is a common problem with this truck. 3200 dollars to fix a part that should have at least lasted 100000 miles.

Filed Apr 29, 2013 · Brakes, Steering · 95,000 miles · NJ

At 95,000 miles, transmission exploded, replaced. 1 year later, brake line exploded, lost all brake fluid, all 4 brake lines replaced as they were not made of stainless steel and had rusted. 6 months later, differential bearings all worn, affecting steering, differential and related parts all replaced. All explosions took place while driving on local roads, not on the highway, thank god! Mechanic (friend of mine) says he never saw any car with as many bad parts as my avalanche! I also thank god I bought it used. American engineered cars have such bad engineering design that I never buy them new.

Filed Apr 3, 2008 · Brakes, Transmission · 62,438 miles · MI

Rear brake dust shields rusted through at 62,438 miles allowing dirt, stone, and other materials into brake system. Dust shields replaced.

Filed Aug 11, 2007 · Brakes, Transmission · 92,000 miles · GA

2002 avalanche emergency brake isn't working and the rear end went out in it yesterday 8/10/07 at 92,000 miles.

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 30, 2005 · Transmission · 81,200 miles · NY

2002 avalanche with 81,000 miles at the time of the failure...started a few months ago with a very light hum in the back end. On 12/8/05 made several large clunking noises and died (stopped turning). The garage stated that a main bearing had broken apart sending metal throughout the rear axle and destroyed the drive system. $2000.00 job to replace the entire back axle drive system with a used one. Mechanic said no reason for that to happen with this vehicle and suggested I speak with the dealer before I had the work done. Dealer did nothing except quote me $3000.00 for the same repair and same used part.

Filed Oct 31, 2005 · Transmission · 58,077 miles · IL

Rear axle locked up and then blew up inside it's housing.

Filed Jun 8, 2005 · Transmission · NJ

2002 chevrolet avalanche experiencing a loud knocking noise as well as the front end shimmies when going over bumps in the road.***no answer required***. *mr the vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to find a problem. The only problem they found was that the vehicle needed an alignment and new tires. The vehicle was taken to a tire dealer for a second opinion. When the technician removed the rear differential cover broken parts fell out. *nm