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.
When I replace the shaft, it will be the 3rd time. It happens around 40-45000 miles. I called GM directly and they told me, even though it is a consistant problem, they won't do anything. They wouldn't even give me the part so I could replace it. There is definitely a problem.
This is obviously a manufacturers defect, I've heard of several people with the same problem. Why is there no recall? Why won't my extended warranty cover this item?
- Scott H.,
Edmond, OK, US
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When I replace the shaft, it will be the 3rd time. It happens around 40-45000 miles. I called GM directly and they told me, even though it is a consistant problem, they won't do anything. They wouldn't even give me the part so I could replace it. There is definitely a problem.
- Marc H., Clifton, NJ, US