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.
This is the first time that it occurred. We didn't even make it all the way back home after picking it up from the shop when it died on us again! It went right back to the shop. This is totally unacceptable.... I am totally dissatisfied.... I just want a reliable vehicle to drive. Is this asking to much?
You will be driving along the car running just fine then it sort of chugs and dies. It doesn't restart. Read my previous rants... It has done this numerous times and still isn't fixed.
I am sick and tired of spending money and getting stranded and the dealer not fixing the problem. They have had my car for 3 months just this last time and I get it back today and the Damn thing stranded my son!!! Still not fixed.. What the hell does it take.
They are supposed to be professional auto repair men. This was the 5th time for the same problem and now it needs to go back again. I didn't even include the cost of the towing! Casa Cross has been the dealer that I have been working with here in Managua. At this point I am at a loss at how in the hell to get this vehicle fixed and fixed correctly. I am sick and tired of forking over my hard earn money and not getting any where. The worst part is never feeling as though I can rely on my car. I am scared to death of getting stranded in the middle of nowhere. I don't feel comfortable taking it out at night thinking that I won't make it home. This is totally ridiculous!!!
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I am sick of being stranded and my car not being fixed
- Lori E., Managua, Las Colinas, Nicaragua