Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 02/14/2010 | 58000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2004 chevrolet avalanche and have had several flat tires, was never stuck on the highway so never removed the spare tire. today and yesterday 02-13-10 / 02-14-10 have been trying to remove the spare tire and feel grateful the failure occurred in my driveway. if not i would be stuck, as it is impossible to remove the tire from under the truck. i did review the instructions, soak the tire release in penetrating oil and made a dozen attempts to remove the tire. the result was a sore back, the first part of the jack handle extension stuck in the back of the truck. the section that is stuck will not allow for proper use of the jack. i have to crawl under the truck and turn it slowly, just gave up and will call the dealer on monday morning. my complaint is the spare tire release is stuck and the tire cannot be removed. also when searching for information on the internet on how to remove the tire was shocked to learn my experience is not rare but average. the comments report mine and other chevrolet models with this type of tire storage do not work. also they are unsafe and can drop the tire from under the truck on the road, resulting in damage and endangering the public. also my other complaint is the rear door will not shut on the rear tailgate door of the truck, another common problem. i think both are dangerous and should be fixed by chevrolet at no cost. they pose a danger to the public and could cause injury or death. i did read one report online of a driver of an s-10 truck where the tire fell and caused an accident. that he received a citation from the police and his insurance rates were increased based on the accident. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Retaining hook attached to underside of hood is rusting apart from the hood panel. chunks of rusted metal are falling off of the area around the hood retaining hook. vehicle is still under rust warranty but general motors will not honor rust through warranty. severe rust began when vehicle was approx 2 years old. partial or complete separation of this retaining hook could cause hood to fly open at speed. many members of the chevy avalanche fan club have the same issue, but it is more noticeable on a vehicle with white paint. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 10/06/2008 | 86000 | 3 | 12/20/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet avalanche 1500. the contact stated that the tailgate straps were rusty and beginning to fail. in addition, the abs speed sensor was slow at stopping the vehicle. the abs would pulse and the vehicle would take longer to stop. the steering wheel was loose and vibrated when driving over a bump. the shaft bushing is also failing in the steering wheel column. the manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for the failures; therefore, the contact would be responsible for the repairs. the failure mileage was 86,000. updated 3/5/09 *cn updated 03/10/09. *jb | |||