Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 020307002 | 03/01/2005 | 020307002A | 10014945 | Revised front caster and camber adjustment procedure. original not yet received. *tt | 05/12/2005 |
| 040310007D | 11/01/2005 | 040310007E | 10011197 | 20 inch wheels and tires available through gmspo. *tt updated. *nm | 01/10/2005 |
| 01555 | 01/01/2004 | 10005395 | D height specification missing from si. sit bulletin 1410632. *tt | 02/24/2004 | |
| 030309002 | 07/01/2007 | 030309002B | 10005181 | Rear leaf spring slap or clunk noise (replace spring inserts) *tt updated 10/18/07. *nj | 02/11/2004 |
| SUSPENSION - AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) | |||||
| 3396 | 10013537 | Service stability message displayed in the dic. diagnostic trouble codes c0290, c0292, c0131, or c0196 set in the ebcm. *tt | 04/21/2005 | ||
| 3013 | 01/01/2004 | 10008791 | Unwanted stabilitrak activation or stabilitrak disable message appears on the dic. *tt | 08/23/2004 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| 01425A | 01/01/2004 | 01425 | 10005420 | Snap and popping noise in the front suspension area. *tt | 02/25/2004 |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER ARM | |||||
| 060308002 | 03/01/2006 | 10019852 | Revised upper control arm replacement. *tt | 05/05/2006 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE | |||||
| 3340 | 09/23/2006 | 3340C | 10020874 | Left front axle shaft difficult to remove. axle differential leak seal shaft. *kb | 01/25/2007 |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| PIP4054A | 02/01/2008 | PIP4054B | 10024345 | Eaton locking differential chatter shudder noise on turns, equipped with a locking rear differential rpo g80. *nj updated 7/17/2008. *pe | 04/07/2008 |
| 3525 | 3525B | 10016714 | Automatic level control inoperative due to water ingestion. *tt | 09/28/2005 | |
| 3000A | 01/01/2004 | 3000B | 10008901 | Rear axle locking differential chatter shudder noise on turns. *mj | 08/25/2004 |
| 3028 | 01/01/2004 | 10008797 | Replacement tailgate cables bind at shoulder bolt. *mj | 08/23/2004 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 3569 | 3569B | 10017308 | Service vme - 8.6 inch rear axle which exhibit a gear whine condition (until december 23, 2005). *tt | 11/02/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 05/22/2005 | 1 | ||
| Consumer letter regarding explorer pro comp suspension kits contact on new 2500 series chevrolet avalanches.*mr the consumer believes that federal rules and regulations prohibit contact and/or any bending to occur of suspension components. the consumer feels that over time these components could fail prematurely and result in serious injury or death. the consumer requests full investigation into the matter. *nm *ak | |||
| 04/30/2004 | 1000 | 7 | 04/07/2004 |
| While turning the steering wheel a clicking sound was heard. vehicle was taken to the dealer seven times, and dealer was unable to fix the problem.*ak 8nm | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 09/05/2008 | 69124 | 1 | |
| I have problem with the brake system, and the transmission fluid came out from the from front passenger side. i took it to the chevy dealer, but i was told that the transmission clutch was burned out, maybe it an defected transmission or recall, im not sure, but i do know that the transmission and the brake system are not in safe conditions, nor workable. not to mention the cracking noise in the front of the suspension, while turning. *tr | |||
| 01/17/2004 | 0 | 2 | 10/26/2003 |
| Front end suspension has made popping and creaking noise since it was purchased. i have asked the dealer to fix the problem on several occasions. they have made a variety of excuses and attempted repairs but the problem is still re-occurring. *nm | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB | |||
| 07/30/2007 | 110745 | 1 | 07/18/2004 |
| 2004 chevrolet avalanche front hubs went out and had to replace both sides. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 02/09/2004 | 2 | 10/08/2003 | |
| A substantial amount of tire sidewall flex and under sprung suspension has caused back kick out on corners with bumps or expansion joints.*ak | |||