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2005 Chevrolet Avalanche
Body / Paint Problems
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.
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche Body / Paint Problems
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- Black Cladding Faded
- Rear Window And Bed Leak Water Inside
- Rusting Out
- NHTSA: Structure
- NHTSA: Structure: Body
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