Chevrolet Avalanche harsh shifting problems

Filed Jan 6, 2020 · Driver assistance, Engine · 85,000 miles · TX

Stabilty light came on, loss of power, check engine light, rough shifting into 2 gear. It has been down for 2 years. And not fixed yet, chevy dealership does not know what tpo do. There needs tobe a recall on the flex fuel. We were going down I-20 when all this happened. There was nearly an accident

Filed Jul 6, 2019 · Transmission · 72,000 miles · AZ

Rear end started making a clunk noise during the time one steps on gas to move the truck. Also rear end now makes a holling noise when moving.

Filed Jan 4, 2016 · Transmission · 5,000 miles · CA

When turning the rear differential momentarily locks up sounding like little skids. During normal slow accelerations the issue causes the truck to lunge or bump feeling like it is coming from the differential. Since I fisrt purchased the thruck new from the dealer there has always been an issue with clunking from the drivetrain. Deal said they could find identify anything.

Filed Jun 17, 2015 · Steering · 181,062 miles · OK

The other day I started noticing that when I turn right (or left in reverse) at a low rate of speed the vehicle makes a clunking noise and my steering is affected. I started looking online for a remedy to this problem and found that several people had the same problem and did not know where to report it. I don't feel it is fair that as the consumer that I am responsible for a design flaw by gm. I also don't feel its fair to have to spend up $400 when its all said and done each time that it will have to be repaired.

Filed Mar 23, 2015 · Driver assistance · 178,230 miles · IN

Entered interstate 74 in indiana,got up to 65 MPH and traction control light came on along with the check engine light. Had 30 miles to go to get to destination so kept driving and lights would go off after about 3 minute interval and would come back on. This happened about 8 times during the trip. Finally the lights went off and did not come back on as of yet. My wife and I heard a clunking noise during this period of time. Very concerned that this may happen again when my wife is going to grocery store or any where by herself and get stranded somewhere. She is afraid to drive the 2007 chevrolet avalanche now.

Filed Dec 20, 2014 · Transmission · 88,000 miles · TN

4x4 transmission began locking and slipping. Developed a distinctive "clunking" sound when shifting between gears. Now most noticeable between second and third. Additional grinding sound occurs when driving. Noticeable at all speeds.

Filed Nov 18, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 94,000 miles · LA

I replaced the tires on my 2008 avalanche ,got a front end alignment and now when I drive it I hear a clunking sound . I looked on the internet and it said that many chevy truck owners have this problem so I was wondering if there was a recall on the steering shaft on these trucks.

Filed Oct 29, 2014 · Transmission · 149,000 miles · WI

When the vehicle shifts from 1st gear to 2nd gear around 17mph there is a loud clunk, and it sounds like the transmission is having trouble. It doesn't shift smoothly. After looking online this is a common issue for the avalanches. Chevrolet knowingly put in a transmission that doesn't effectively do it's job. The curb weight of a avalanche is 6000lbs and my uncle owns the same truck, which has eaten 2 transmissions so far with the same mileage.

Filed Sep 24, 2014 · Engine, Locks · 48,436 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet avalanche. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact heard a loud clunking noise coming from the front driver side of the vehicle. In addition, the oil gauge fluctuated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle by replenishing the oil. The dealer diagnosed that the oil valve control manifold failed. As a result, the camshaft and lifters could not receive proper lubrication from the oil, causing the vehicle to stall. The technician replaced the oil valve control manifold, eight lifters, heads, water pump, camshaft, and timing cover. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 48,436. Updated 10/30/14*lj updated 4/27/2015

Filed Jan 22, 2013 · Acceleration, Transmission · 78,267 miles · MD

I am a soldier with 17yrs of active duty service and I was home over the weekend for the mlk weekend with my family. I leave monday morning about 0900am to return back to my home station and my truck was driving fine, I stopped at a red light to make a left turn and when the light turned green I accelerated to about 5-10mph then there was a clunking noise and my vehicle would not accelerate anymore it would just send the rpms up so I drifted off the road and put my vehicle in park because I just had my vehicle serviced. I checked all my fluids and they all were fine so I put my vehicle in reverse worked fine, selected drive and it wouldn't move, selected 3rd gear wouldn't move, selected 2nd gear truck would move, and selected 1st the truck would move. There I was with my wife and my 2 daughters and mother-n-law on the side of the road in nc, luckily we didn't get that far from my in-laws home and they called a local shop that towed my vehicle back to her home. I have always wanted an avalanche but I get on the computer and I start reading about other people who have had the same problem and that is shocking, and to happen under a 100k miles. This is not my 1st chevy vehicle I have owned as well, I have owned a chevy trailblazer ltz that the four wheeled drive went out on that I purchase for my wife, so I traded that in for the 07 trailblazer ss that my wife really loved and that vehicle ended having an electrical fire from the wiring harness and my vehicle sat down at the dealership for almost a month until I notified them that something has to happen in which they let me trade that vehicle in for a honda accord in which I haven't had any issues out of that my wife is currently driving. In my reading last night when I finally made it back home after borrowing a car from my nephew that just happens to be another honda accord and I see all these stories posted horrible.