CarComplaints.com Notes: It didn't take long for the cladding to fade, discolor, and in some cases crack. Cladding is the protective plastic piece that runs along the outside of vehicles, and exposure to both heat and UV rays give the Avalanche's cladding a chalky, faded appearance.
Owners have said the problem is especially bad on the panels near the cargo bed. Eventually, GM agreed to a one-time treatment of ArmorDillo, a protective treatment similar to what you find in any auto shop. Unfortunately, that would only help for 6 months (on average).
Eventually, GM offered another coating solution for owners within the 3 year / 36,000 mile original warranty under TSB:04-08-111-001C.
I was told, it is best to replace all of the actuator door blends. The price quote was over $1200. I am still at the stage where you turn the engine off and wait a minute then re-start the engine the air will be cool but this is not going to last.
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I was told, it is best to replace all of the actuator door blends. The price quote was over $1200. I am still at the stage where you turn the engine off and wait a minute then re-start the engine the air will be cool but this is not going to last.
- Cynthia R., Rocksprings, TX, US