We purchase vehicle new in aug 2001. It now has about 75,000 miles. Starting in july 03, tthe windshield has shown a propensity to chip and crack with very minor impacts. It now has a total of 4 chips each abour 1/4" diameter and a crack about 15" long. We have refrained from having it repaired. Why is this windshield so easy to damage?
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche visibility complaints
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The windows on my 2002 chevolet avalanche are very dark shaded. I called a dealer in mullins, sc and he told me there is nothing they can do to lighten them. He claimed they came from the factory that dark. At night I cannot see well enough to properly judge traffic and distance. When I turn at night I have to lean forward just to see the street I am turning on to. I'd like to find out how I can get a lighter shading on my windows before I have or cause an accident. Why can't they be lighted or toned down.
Ventilation system leaked water into the passenger's compartment. As a result, water blew out the electrical system for the radio speakers.
I have not given permission to the dealership service department to start repairs. They told me it was the rear axle or rear end that was damaged beyond repair and must be replaced. I was quoted a repair cost of $2,400 for a used part and $3,000 for a new part. This truck has around 42,000 miles and was purchased june 1, 2003. I have had multiple problems ranging from replacement of cd's to a door window motor problem. I inquired/complained about a noise in the rear end at around 25,000 miles prior to the breakdown. However, they could not find the problem. The tailgate would fall open when locked occasionally, but this was adjusted after taking it back for repair. I have also replaced one hub assembly on the front of the truck at a cost of $250.00. There is an oil usage problem that requires an additional quart to be added between changes. I personally think that this truck is a lemon and needs to be researched to discern if it has had some previous mechanical problems. Although it was purchased new there is a possibility that it could have had some malfunctions before it was delivered. I misplaced my receipts, and I'm not sure that the service department will give me another copy. However, I will search for them as verification that I took the truck in on several occasions for various and sundry complaints.
Consistent cracking of encapsulation surrounding midgate window of 2002 chevrolet avalanches built prior to october 2001.
Rear window frame starting to split. Talked to dealer and they stated that they have seen 5 others do the same thing. Chevrolet should recall this defect design.
The drivers outside mirror is showing double images. Auto-dimming mirror has been replaced by dealer 3 times and still has same problem. Mirror does not show double images if replaced with standard mirror. Mirror was not doing this when purchased new in 8/02.
The consumer was unable to see out of the side view mirrors when the vehicle was in reverse, he stated there was a blind spot. Notified gm and they refuse to pay for repairs. *jb
When you open the sun roof you get an awful noise inside the motor vehicle because the wind deflector doesn't go high enough. Took to dealer they said install a exterior wind deflector at the cost of 115.00 this came on the motor vehicle and should work properly.
Truck would keep trying to start and turn over the engine when key was in my hand and 5 feet away from cab of truck. This happened 2 more times over the weekend until I took it to the local dealer in glendora glendora chevrolet, 1959 auto centre drive, glendora ca, 909‑394‑9899. The dealer spent the day checking over the computer and starting system and could find no fault. The dealer contacted chevrolet tech assist dave johnson and he told the dealer to do nothing until it fails. The dealer was being told to give me back the truck until it happens again. I felt that the truck was in an unsafe drivable condition for any trips on the highway. I refused to take the truck back and told the dealer to keep the truck until they could find the trouble. 4 days later they found a defective ignition switch found rear glass frame cracked at top of window. Went to dealer and they said they need to keep truck for a day to replace rear glass. They said they needed to call a glass installer for a window that is shown on tv ads to be changed out by owner at any time? The dealer was richard hibbard. When truck was purchased a bump was noticed at the driver side rear bumper step about 2 feet from center of truck. The dealer was informed. They said to come back to repair it. When we went back the service dept said that it was a flaw in the bumper and there was nothing that could be done. Later we took the truck to another dealer ,glendora chevrolet, and they said the bumper was damaged internally. We went back to hibbard and they said that there was nothing they could do. About 7 months later the bumper failed a low impact (less than 5mph) hit by another truck. We took the truck to a body shop we worked with over 15 years and they looked at the bumper and found that the defect present at time of purchase had caused the bumper to be weakened as not to handle the low speed impact a meeting with hibbard chevrolet resulted in no action . Dt
The dealership (tom benson) is claiming that both my mirror distortion and the vibration in the steering wheel are characteristics of the vehicle. Nlm
After using the rear window defroster for a short period, a loud crack was heard. The plastic frame holding the rear window split in two pieces. The rear window is now somewhat loose. We are afraid to turn on the rear window defroster for fear of the window shattering. We will not try and remove the window and place it in its holder behind the seat, as it may also shatter and shower the rear seat passengers with glass.
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