This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Speedometer needle sticks and only lowers the needle 5 mph for each time the engine is turned off and then on again. Dealer has seen several in the past 2 months. Needle moves with a jumping motion and does not move smoothly as it did before. Dealer quoted a cost of $500-$600 to replace electronic speedometer. This is not a usual item that is expected to be replaced in vehicles. As several have been identified by one dealer (reliable Chevrolet) in the past 2 months, not only with the Avalanche, but other Silverado model trucks, requesting research on manufacturer defect for recall.
Consumer complained about vehicle dropping speed and losing power while being driven. If vehicle is going uphill 25 mph is the maximum speed. On the level roads 40 mph is the maximum speed. This vehicle was serviced 3 times for the same defect, but problem was not resolved.
- Fishertown, PA, USA
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- Wylie, TX, USA