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NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline Problems

9.1

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,000 miles

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2003 Chevrolet Avalanche engine problems

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2003 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Comments

problem #1

Jun 302003

Avalanche 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 2,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Engine uses 1 qt per 2K miles of engine oil, according to dealer this is acceptable, but if not noticed or checked it could lead to engine failure. I would have not bought the truck if it said "engine burns oil".

- North Pole, AK, USA

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