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.
The gauges started going out on my 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche with approximately 80,000 and I contacted Rudolph Chevrolet in El Paso Texas. They advised me that there was a recall that was sent out and I should have brought it in to have the problem fixed for a reduced charge. I advised the dealership and every GM representative up the chain to Detroit that I am the original owner of the truck and have not moved in 25 years. I never received a mailout, phone call, text or email reference the recall, but since I am reporting the problem I would like it corrected. I was advised by all that the recall fix had expired. I disassembled my dash gauge cluster and purchased soldering equipment as well as $12.00 worth of stepper motors from China and fixed the problem myself. I also purchased magnetic signs for my Avalanche that say "DONT BUY GM". When this GM product dies, it will be the last GM product I will own. I have been driving Chevrolets since 1971.
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The gauges started going out on my 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche with approximately 80,000 and I contacted Rudolph Chevrolet in El Paso Texas. They advised me that there was a recall that was sent out and I should have brought it in to have the problem fixed for a reduced charge. I advised the dealership and every GM representative up the chain to Detroit that I am the original owner of the truck and have not moved in 25 years. I never received a mailout, phone call, text or email reference the recall, but since I am reporting the problem I would like it corrected. I was advised by all that the recall fix had expired. I disassembled my dash gauge cluster and purchased soldering equipment as well as $12.00 worth of stepper motors from China and fixed the problem myself. I also purchased magnetic signs for my Avalanche that say "DONT BUY GM". When this GM product dies, it will be the last GM product I will own. I have been driving Chevrolets since 1971.
- Bruce N., El Paso, TX, US