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 have a 2005 Chevy Avalanche Z71 and about a month ago it start acting crazy. The drivers side would blow hot air and the passenger side cold air. I have replaced the temperature control switch twice which wasn't cheap, I replaced the actuator and it still blows hot air but now it blows hot air on both sides. I have tried everything I can think of and I refuse to take it to my local dealer, they are idiots, instead of them fixing something they would rather you describe the noises your vehicle makes to them. I am sorry but there isn't enough money in this county to make me describe noises to nobody. Does anyone have any clue to what could be causing this issue. I live in Georgia and and we only have 2 season winter and summer and I am severe breathing issues and I need my AC during to work in my truck.
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I have a 2005 Chevy Avalanche Z71 and about a month ago it start acting crazy. The drivers side would blow hot air and the passenger side cold air. I have replaced the temperature control switch twice which wasn't cheap, I replaced the actuator and it still blows hot air but now it blows hot air on both sides. I have tried everything I can think of and I refuse to take it to my local dealer, they are idiots, instead of them fixing something they would rather you describe the noises your vehicle makes to them. I am sorry but there isn't enough money in this county to make me describe noises to nobody. Does anyone have any clue to what could be causing this issue. I live in Georgia and and we only have 2 season winter and summer and I am severe breathing issues and I need my AC during to work in my truck.
Paulakay S., Hinesville, GA USA
- rebelyell1165, Hinesville, GA, US