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Eyegore · 03-28-2007, 02:30 PM

I'm getting ready to buy another vehicle, my burb has 157k miles on it and I'm looking at avalanches and tahoes, and wanted opinions good or bad.

Thank you

67ChevyRedneck · 03-28-2007, 03:03 PM

2 guys are work own tahoes, a 03 and 04 and my boss drives an 06 burb. They all love em. I don't know anyone who owns an avalanche, but I think the 07's looks awesome. If they're anything like my Z71 (which they should be) I think they're great vehicles.

Old Dave · 03-28-2007, 03:06 PM

I don't care for the looks of the body armour on the older ones but they're sure nice vehicles.

bobthecop · 03-28-2007, 03:08 PM

Stay away from 07 model year, my wife works at a chevy dealer as a service advisor. They have had serious problems with the 07's. Engine replacements, transmissions going out, and this is on enough of the vehicles that she would not buy one. Part of the reason is disgruntled employees at GM closing plants. BTW unless you keep the drain holes clear, they will leak inside the vehicle.

chevybill · 03-29-2007, 12:03 PM

A friend of mine has an Avalanche, I think its a 2005 with less than 50,000 miles he really likes it. I have ridden in the back seat and did not have any leg room. The front seat was all the way back and I am 6ft1in, so I had to sit sideways across the back seat.

FarmTruk · 03-29-2007, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bobthecop

Stay away from 07 model year, my wife works at a chevy dealer as a service advisor. They have had serious problems with the 07's. Engine replacements, transmissions going out, and this is on enough of the vehicles that she would not buy one. Part of the reason is disgruntled employees at GM closing plants. BTW unless you keep the drain holes clear, they will leak inside the vehicle.

Wouldn't that also affect other GM trucks? Not just the Avalanche?

My best friend bought a new one in 2001 (4x4), and he loves it. It is a compromise between a SUV and a true pick-up. Better ride and handling than a pick-up. More room for dirty cargo than an SUV.

He mostly carries camping supplies, his Harley, and/or his 2 golden retrievers in the bed. If you need to carry cargo, but do not need the capacity of a pick-up, the Avie's are a good choice. I like the new body style MUCH better. I always pick on my buddy, telling him that his 2002 is ugly.

Joe67 · 03-29-2007, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bobthecop

Stay away from 07 model year, my wife works at a chevy dealer as a service advisor. They have had serious problems with the 07's. Engine replacements, transmissions going out, and this is on enough of the vehicles that she would not buy one. Part of the reason is disgruntled employees at GM closing plants. BTW unless you keep the drain holes clear, they will leak inside the vehicle.

This is the first I've heard of any widespread issues like what you have described and I know quite a few people driving new GMT900 SUVs inlcuding my father

**jamie72** · 03-30-2007, 10:18 PM

we got a 03 avy we really like it..

weav1 · 03-31-2007, 05:14 PM

My Wife Drives An 04 Avi It Is A Great Truck As Far As Being A Crew Cab And A Bed That Is Completely Sealed They Ride Great With The Coils In The Rear But If U Want To Tow Any Thing U Better Get The 2500 With A 6.0 Ours Has The 5.3 And I Thought It Was Going To Blow Pulling The Boat And Its Only 5000 Pounds

03-28-2007, 02:30 PM	#1
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Anyone own a chevy Avalanche? Opinions? I'm getting ready to buy another vehicle, my burb has 157k miles on it and I'm looking at avalanches and tahoes, and wanted opinions good or bad. Thank you __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

03-28-2007, 03:03 PM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Anyone own a chevy Avalanche? Opinions? 2 guys are work own tahoes, a 03 and 04 and my boss drives an 06 burb. They all love em. I don't know anyone who owns an avalanche, but I think the 07's looks awesome. If they're anything like my Z71 (which they should be) I think they're great vehicles. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

03-28-2007, 03:06 PM	#3
Old Dave Is a bullfrog waterproof? Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: OLATHE, KANSAS Posts: 1,130	Re: Anyone own a chevy Avalanche? Opinions? I don't care for the looks of the body armour on the older ones but they're sure nice vehicles. __________________ "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt." Ben Franklin __________________ 1970 Chevy shortbed 2002 Harley Custom Chopper (Long sucker) 1998 K2500 5.7L 5-speed Longbed 1st two are My son's toys...they just live in my garage! 1997 GMC K1500 Suburban 1993 S-10 Blazer 4D (youngest son's daily driver) 2000 Dodge Ram 4WD Ext. Cab (5.9L) Wife is a late year 1951

03-28-2007, 03:08 PM	#4
bobthecop Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Yukon Oklahoma Posts: 2,647	Re: Anyone own a chevy Avalanche? Opinions? Stay away from 07 model year, my wife works at a chevy dealer as a service advisor. They have had serious problems with the 07's. Engine replacements, transmissions going out, and this is on enough of the vehicles that she would not buy one. Part of the reason is disgruntled employees at GM closing plants. BTW unless you keep the drain holes clear, they will leak inside the vehicle. __________________ Happiness is towing your "new" truck home. 1972 C-10 1982 GMC (parts truck??) 1969 c10 parts truck 1969 C-10 ( my sons) 1992 Silverado 4X4 (now the boys truck)(now mine again) 2002 Tarus (my wife loves that car) Last edited by bobthecop; 03-28-2007 at 03:09 PM.

03-29-2007, 12:03 PM	#5
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	Re: Anyone own a chevy Avalanche? Opinions? A friend of mine has an Avalanche, I think its a 2005 with less than 50,000 miles he really likes it. I have ridden in the back seat and did not have any leg room. The front seat was all the way back and I am 6ft1in, so I had to sit sideways across the back seat. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

03-30-2007, 10:18 PM	#8
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Re: Anyone own a chevy Avalanche? Opinions? we got a 03 avy we really like it.. __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

03-31-2007, 05:14 PM	#9
weav1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: plainfield indiana Posts: 283	Re: Anyone own a chevy Avalanche? Opinions? My Wife Drives An 04 Avi It Is A Great Truck As Far As Being A Crew Cab And A Bed That Is Completely Sealed They Ride Great With The Coils In The Rear But If U Want To Tow Any Thing U Better Get The 2500 With A 6.0 Ours Has The 5.3 And I Thought It Was Going To Blow Pulling The Boat And Its Only 5000 Pounds



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