Chevrolet Avalanche Problems & Solutions

brucecr_ms · April 2002

Sounds like the door isn't shut all the way. The bell is probably ringing because it thinks a door is open. Try re-closing the doors on that side (outside of the turn). If that doesn't fix it, while stopped with the motor running, try pushing on the doors from the inside. You might be able to reproduce the problem. If you can, you might have to adjust the latch tighter.

Some more expensive car like Lexus have a warning chime that goes off if the traction control system engages (ie cornering on the snow). AV's dont' have that...yet.

imsamel · May 2002

We are future owners of the AV and I want to thank everyone for posting their concerns, it really gave us a tremendous amount of insight. We went to pick up our AV last night, and it had been raining. Our new AV had a major leak in the midgate. We told the dealer we wouldn't take it. They are searching for another one today. I didn't want to start out our new relationship on a sour note (with the AV). Not only was the carpet soaked, but the rear seat as well...not good for the little hineys in the back seat. This experience makes us a little apprehensive when spending big money. I think we are getting a good deal, it really seems comparable to some that I have seen. I have always hated picking up a new vehicle on a rainy day, but it was for the best this time, I guess a little rain never hurt anyone.

morepheuss · May 2002

Is the turn signal on when this ringing is going on? If so then it could be the bell that goes off when the signal has been on for more than 2/10ths+ miles reminding you to turn it off.

loyalfan1 · May 2002

Occasionally, on the first start-up of the day, my Av will blow out a cloud of whitish gray smoke. I asked the Dealer about it and he said I will need to leave it with him so he can see if it really does smoke. Problem is, it has only done this 4 or 5 times (that I noticed) in the 3 months that I have owned it. Oil consumption has been zero. Anyone else experience this?

jhosford · May 2002

I too have had fairly severe "tapping" noises coming from the just below the A post on the drivers side and have tried everything to stop it. Velcro is my friend, but it is still there and I did just purchase a new bug deflector. I will try the GM tape for the weather stripping as many have suggested, but the noise sounds like it is coming from below that location. Other than that noise, I have been very impressed with the vehicle as far as quality is concerned. ( I have a 2002 bought in March) The vehicle is watertight and gas mileage is what I expected between 15-17 consistantly depending on where I drive.

jeffvanderwall · May 2002

I also had a smoking exhaust problem within the first week of buying my Ave. It only happened after I would drive over 100 miles and then let the car sit over night. I took it to the dealer and they said they had to replace the PCV valve. The new PCV valve worked and I haven't had any problems with smoke from the exhaust since.

jdtuggle · May 2002

Sounds like there is plenty of experience in this group and I would appreciate an honest opinion on whether or not to buy an AV. Maybe if I tell you why I am interested, you may be able to help shed some light on my concerns and the overall worth of buying one. I want plenty of room for rear passengers with or without baby seats (2). Would like to put a DVD/VCR in the overhead for the kids. I am concerned with the leakage I have read about in these feedbacks as well as all the plastic in regards to noises and/or fading. I test drove one but it was a beautiful day and the AV was brand new. Any advice would be appreciated.

ygmn · May 2002

Check around on the net for avalanche owner specific forums....they may be able to offer more insite into the AVY.

brucecr_ms · May 2002

There are a lot of Chevy Avalanche fan sites out there. Lots of discussions on this wonderful truck (I wouldn't trade mine in). Specifically:
Room - There is plenty of it.
Car Seats - I dont believe the truck has the third attachment point behind the seat yet.
DVD/VCR - Optional in 2003; you'll have to go with an aftermarket system for 2002 (easy to install).
Leakage - Problems exist with any vehicle. The later models of the AV seem to have fewer problems. Nothing major has shown a trend yet. The one leak I had was fixed. Chevy is standing behind this truck.
Plastic noise - If it's the front window, they didn't install the bug deflector properly.

Plastic fading - Havent heard about this. Cladding is going to be optional in 2003/4.

anushn · June 2002

i just got my avalanch and after washing it i noticed a good amount of water in the mid gate behind the seats. now, i know what this car was on the lot for a year and they gave me a great deal on it. does anyone know if chevy fixed this problem. it seems others have been in the same situation before. is there a fix for it?

BTW, does anyone know where to get the 3 rigid truck bed cover? mine came with the soft top.

thanks

brucecr_ms · June 2002

So, the water in INSIDE the cab? If so, first make sure the midgate is completely closed and the crossbar (top of midgate) is evenly closed. If so, then the gasket is leaking. The problem is known but not too common (mine had it). It's replaced free under warrantee.

You can buy the hard covers and latching rails (need them too if youre converting from a softwcover) at any dealer. Ive also seen them on online auctions sites from time-to-time (normal cautions apply hear). Be prepared, they arent cheap.

Enjoy your AV!

dssnuffy · June 2002

Planedriver,

DId you get your Av fixed and what was done? You're right that it is not a new problem. It seems to only happen to older trucks. Any one out there get a new one that burns oil?

I've seen three fixes for the smoking avalanche. In most cases, replacing the PCV fixes the problem. If that doesn't work, replacing the lifters DOES fix the problem. I know of engine replacements that worked, but they worked because replacing the engine replaces those two parts. I don't want a dealer tearing out my engine for an oil consumption problem. I would rather burn oil.

b2cmu · July 2002

I purchased my 2002 Avalanche in September. The paint on the hood has begun to bubble, blister, and come off in a number of places. Any other AV owners experienced this problm My avalanche rattels at highway speeds under the drivers side dash. Ihave had it to the dealer three times with no fix yet.

planedriver_1 · July 2002

No it's not fixed yet.....haven't had the chance to bring it in. Mine AVE used oil and smoked at start from right after about the first 100 miles. The distance i drove it home from where i bought it.......

I still really like the vehicle Hope they fix it !
I would be really disappointed to have to go thru a lawsuit to get it right. It's really a fine machine......but CHEVY ......let's get this stuff out with fewer problems like this.

oldbeardog · July 2002

Our Av, too, has little or no air flow on the driver's side and this past winter I wore my snow boots to keep my feet warm. The dealer said it is working according to specs. Any ideas

txyank1 · July 2002

Sierra also has less than adequate air flow on Driver's side. I wonder if it has anything to do with the floor console vs bench seat and no console.

imaniguana · July 2002

I've also had my Av in to the dealer for inadequate driver side warm air flow. According to him, this is a characteristic of Suburbans and Avs. He said there is a fresh air vent located in the area that recirculates air. He claims the heater is unable to overcome the cold draft from this. If true, you'd think GM would have addressed this in the Suburbans.

b2cmu · July 2002

I brought my AV to the dealer for defective paint on the hood. I noticed in the dealers inventory all AV's had the paint problem on their hoods. The dealer is repainting the AV under warranty. The AV was also blowing blue smoke. T he dealer replaced the lifters and PCV valve based upon a technical bulletin GM has put out.

skidding · July 2002

I have a 2002 AV 1500 4x4 which was built in Dec. 2001. I have noticed in moderate to heavy breaking the rear wheels are sliding which I believe will be dangerous on slick roads. I bought the vehicle in May, 2002 and have not had the occasion to go through winter with it yet.
Dealer service told me it was normal. They test drove a new AV off their lot and said it made the same skidding noise, so no problem. I assert the ABS should prevent this situation if it is working properly.

Has anyone else noticed the rear wheels skidding on heavy or moderate breaking?

chrisgtp · July 2002

I'm in the market for a new av. Anyone know where I can get a list of the changes for '03????I want to know if it worth the wait or I should grab one now.

ygmn · July 2002

There are other sites out there devoted to the AVY...Try searching for Avalanche Clubs on google or such...Most are located in North America....And they have info on the new 03 stuff I bet.

brucecr_ms · July 2002

Here's the changes that have been documented in some form or another:

What's New For 2003

A whole lot of changes are coming for the 2003 Avalanche. The entire Chevrolet truck line up is getting a major interior facelift. The Silverado will get an Avalanche front clip and the Avalanche gets an exterior make over with darker cladding (pictured to the right). Here is what's new and what's gone in 2003.

1500 Series - What's Gone

Front passenger side airbags (now part of an option package)

HD Trailering Equipment includes Class III trailering hitch platform and 7-pin wiring connector/housing (now optional)

Deep tinted midgate glass (now part of an option package)

Indigo Blue paint

Forest Green paint

Medium gray lower cladding, front bumper and rear bumper covers (color change)

1500 Series - What's Been Added Standard

Dark charcoal body-side cladding (medium gray deleted)

Body color power folding heated power mirrors

Driver information center with trip computer and message center

Manual dual-zone climate control

Dark Green Metallic is a new color for 2003

Dark Gray Metallic is a new color for 2003 and matches the cladding

Arrival Blue Metallic is a new color for 2003

All new interior for 2003

1500 Series - What's Been Changed

Optional Z-66 package now adds deep tinted midgate glass

Optional Z-71 package now adds deep tinted midgate glass

Optional North Face Edition package now adds deep tinted midgate glass and engine block heater

Optional front high-back reclining heated bucket seats now adds power adjustable pedals, rear seat audio controls and will be available with cloth or full leather

Optional front high-back reclining bucket seats now adds power adjustable pedals, rear seat audio controls and will be available with cloth, sport leather or full leather

Optional Driver's Convenience Package gets a face lift with auto dual-zone climate control, HomeLink universal garage door opener, power adjustable pedals, steering wheel mounted radio controls, power mirrors with integrated turn signals, ground illumination, and curb tilt - OnStar has been deleted and is now part of the Personal Security Package

1500 Series - New Options and Packages

AM/FM Stereo with 6-disc compact disc changer and Bose 8 speaker sound system

Personal Security Package with front side-impact air bags, OnStar Safe & Sound service, and steering wheel mounted radio controls

XM Satellite Digital Sound System

HD Trailering Equipment package with Class III trailering hitch platform and 7-pin wiring connector/housing

Rear Seat Entertainment System with DVD player, remote control, wireless headphones for rear passengers, auxiliary A/V jacks (not available in combination with power sunroof)

Chrome tubular assist steps (4-WD only)

2500 Series

Although the North Face, Z-66 and Z-71 packages are not available on the 2500 series, all other option changes carry over the beefier Avalanche.

Other Information

The engine and transmission lineup remains the same in 2003. Horsepower and torque numbers also remain the same. The automatic transfer case is suppose to be improved and will offer slightly better gas mileage over the 2002 model. No information is available on interior colors but the headliner is now listed as being "slate" instead of "neutral" in color. There is a strong rumor that the North Face Edition interior will no longer be green with orange trim, but this is not confirmed. New pricing is not available at this time.

Ordering A 2003 Avalanche

Chevrolet dealers are accepting orders for 2003 Avalanches at this time although dealers do not have pricing available. Lead time is running eight to ten weeks with first delivery estimated on August 5, 2003.

b2cmu · August 2002

My 2002 AV was blowing blue smoke upon start up. I brought it into the dealer who advised there was a GM technical bulletin out advising them to take the engine cover off and view the lifters as the engine was started. If oil poured out the lifters needed to be replaced. If not a newly designed PCV valve had to be installed. I was advised that a new PCV valve was installed as the lifters appeared to be fine. When I picked up the vehicle within a few miles white smoke began to billow out of the exhaust and the engine rattled. I called the dealer who towed the vehicle in. I was advised after a week that the newly desiged PVC valve was the problem and when the old one was reinstalled no white smoke came out, however the blue smoke still was emitting upon start up. I was also advised that the Valve seals had been severly damaged and needed to be replace. I have advised the dealer in Fredericksbug, Va that I want the vehicle operating as designed (no blue smoke)or a new vehicle or engine. My AV is 6 months old with 12,000 miles

rudy331 · August 2002

My husband has a 2002 1500 Z71 which is almost a year old now. Just recently, we have had problems with the sunroof closing. This seems to only happen if the sunroof is fully opened. It tries to close but seems to be hung up. He has eventually gotten it closed by reaching up and grabbing it--once it reaches halfway it closes with no problem. Anybody else had a similar problem???

planedriver_1 · August 2002

YES it's Fixed .......I think !!!! The cure for the smoking problem was determined to be the PCV valve and was replaced, the dealer has requested an appointment to check the consumption while it's in for the seat mechanism replacement for the creaking seat........ As far as i can tell the smoking is gone, oil consumption is down and it should be ok........BUT......I still hear a spark knock when i crank it up in the morning probably due to fouled plugs while the smoking was going on, i'm asking for a spark plug replacement and one more check on the valve guide seal and valve replacement bulletin to see if it was done properly. Some postings i have read say the bulletin says replace valves and seals and the pcv valve. as far as i know the only thing done to mine was the pcv valve was changed.

thanks for all the postings it really helps to deal with service advisors who claim they never heard of such problems with av's in there experience. HUH !!! Don't believe it !! There are to damn many of these av's blowing smoke to not have heard of it. And it's amazing after showing these people the copies of the postings that all of a sudden my av is fixed....He he he !!

mrpush · September 2002

Hello,

Read many post on the avalanche leaking even before I bought one. I now own one anyway. I have discovered something about the midgate that MAY be a solution to fixing many of the leaks encountered on the avalanche. When I first got the truck I checked for any wetness of signs of any leaks and found none. I drove the truck for a few weeks before actually converting it due to busy scedule. Before I converted it I inspected everything....every joint the midgate made with the surrounding seals, the window etc. Everything was nice and tight, and the window and the midgate bar had no play at all. I took the truck to the drive in and while there converted it so that we could hear the radio better out the back. I converted it back in the dark and all SEEMED to go well. The next day however I inspected the midgate and all the seals. There were small gaps around the edge of the window/midgate bar on the out side....I though "well shucks...looks like water could get in there!" I proceeded to check all the things I checked the day prior. I opened it back up and then closed it up again. Guess what, still had gaps. I looked closely at the gaps, and the 2 at the back window would leak water into the cab if water were to hit them. I followed the trail and the water would seep into the back down the "sides of the midgate" and wet the carpet and floor. Now I thought this odd....why were they sealed fine from the factory but after I converted it, there were gaps that were potential leaks? I figured it must be something I was doing wrong. Well guess what, it was.

My inspection prior to opening the midgate had tight seals and the midgate bar and midgate had no play, nice and tight as I mentioned. After my twilight conversion and even several other conversions while inspecting and following leak trails, I discoverd this. When I closed the midgate, and put the back window back in, I noticed the back window now had some play in it, it was not tight. I'll bet it would even rattle while driving. I also noticed that the midgate bar also had some play in it. It was tight before. I assumed that maybe the latches came out of adjustment and this left the midgate and back window "loose". Well being the optimist I am, I figured that it could not have just "popped out" of adjustment so I took the old fassioned approach....I opened the midgate, then I slammed it shut harder than I had been doing in previous closings. Guess what? The midgate bar no longer had any play, same with the window...tighter than...well you know......it was tight! The gaps on the outside at the bottom of the rear window were gone....and it passed the water test.

So folks, before having the dealer replace seals or adjusting anything(which since they do not have experience doing it much can make your problem worst) check the seals and the midgate bar and midgate for "play" and check for gaps around the seals on the outside of the back window, then slam that darn midgate a good one (don't slam it into next week, but don't be a wuss about it either) and then re-check. The midgate bar and midgate should not move when you tug on it. This may indeed fix you leak problem.

Hope this helps.

Mark

txyank1 · September 2002

(from a potential new Av owner - I'm looking). On Sunday I was nosing around and found an Av with the tailgate unlocked. It also takes a pretty healthy slam to close them. I hope that's because they seal tightly.

dmathews3 · September 2002

The owners manual states that you have to give it avery firm closing effort as there is a big seal. If you use google and do a search for Avalanche you can find a club that has a ton of information on it including a owners manual for download.

txyank1 · September 2002

grat1 · October 2002

I am interested in purchasing an 03 avalanche.Has anyone actually used the 2wd version with traction control in snow,mud,ect.Unfortunately for 03 you can only get stabilitract on 2wd not offered on 4wd.I live on long island and need to now if traction control and stabilitrack will be ok for the winters here.

belljo · November 2002

HELP! I've used my 4-wheel drive option twice, once in the parking lot at the dealer and again today...some 40K miles later. Works great as long as you drive in a straight line, try turning and it's like applying the brakes...this happens only to 4-Hi and 4-Lo , works great in Auto and 2-hi. Fluids are fine...any suggestions??

dmathews3 · November 2002

That is the reason you ARE NOT to use the four wheel drive on dry hard surfaces. It is made for snow, dirt trails and any other surface that allows for slippage. What you are getting is axle windup or the front end is binding. In 2 you are only using the rear wheels and auto there is a 40 front/60 rear drive which prevents the front end from binding. I run mine in 4 X 4 about once a month to keep it all lubed but only in a straight line or wait until there is a big rain storm which gives a little slippage.

belljo · December 2002

dmathews3

Thanks for responding.....all is well.

boowhip · January 2003

After one year of no leaks, I discovered that my carpet was sopping wet from the left rear to the left front in my 2002 Avalanche. This followed a long, slow, three-day rain. Took it to the local dealer. After two weeks, they replaced the carpet, scratched the exterior paint, scratched the exterior vinyl, scratched the interior door trim vinyl and tore small holes in the vinyl of the left rear passenger door. First time it rained, the carpet was wet again. Took it back, and it sat in their parking lot for a week before I just went and got it. As I was leaving, they said all Avalanches leak, even the new ones on the lot and there was nothing they could do.
     Like Mark, I fiddled around with the bar, the window, and the lift gate. I parked it downhill and had my wife spray the back window with a garden hose. Sure enough, in came the water on the passenger side of the rear window and dribbled down onto the carpet. No leaks, however, around the lift gate. Since I've never removed the rear window in the year I've owned it, I got out the clear silicone caulk and caulked the rear window tight like an aquarium. No more leaks and I can still lower the lift gate for carrying sheets of plywood.
   So, take it to the dealer if you dare, and if all else fails, before the carpet rots, and the floor rusts through, seal that window shut.
     Oh yeah, I also had the tailgate fall open on the road giving me a few more gray hairs. The posters are right, you've really got to slam that tailgate a good one applying pressure on one side or the other.
     One thing I haven't seen posted yet is about the air conditioning. Both me and a friend had our air conditioning stop working in our 2002's after about a year because of a leaking valve. If your air conditioning seems like it's not as good as it used to be, have it checked before it stops altogether.

GSB · February 2003

Bought my 02 AV in August 02 (4WD 3.73 rear). Best mileage to date is 16.6 mpg all highway (70-75 mph)for 300 miles. Most driving is mixed city/highway and averages 12.0 to 13.0 mpg which is way below the 15 mpg I expected for this type of driving. EPA rating is 13/17.

I have towed a 4000 lb trailer and got about 12.5 mpg which I consider reasonable. However, the last three tanks of gas I have averaged about 10 mpg which I consider lousy. These tanks included a mix of city/highway with occasional auto 4WD selected (10-20% of driving time). Recent outside temps 25F to 35F.

I'm looking for reasons for the low mileage. My AV is running smooth. No misses noted with good all around driveability. Could the front hubs be locked? What about an emissions controls system problem? Cold temps? Any ideas why my mileage is so lousy?

ygmn · February 2003

LEAD foot come to mind.....Driving habits greatly effect gas mileage.....I would think an check engine light would come on if something wrong with engine fuel system......

Check around for other forums...lots of people have posted about this problem...they have CHEVY ... trucks .... AVALANCHE ..... specifically .... FAN CLUB ... most are located in NORTH AMERICA ....

WINK WINK......

ardaniels · April 2003

I have an '02 with 31K miles Z71 package. My wife is the main driver but the flexibility of this truck has been very desirable. Over the last weekend on a 1000+ mile run to N Calif and back in on & off rain we had water leak into the cab. Because of the rake of the truck it flowed into the driver section the worst. We had several other reasons to take it to the dealer for warranty issues ( replace front seat where material had begun to separate, noisy driver side power window and cracked seal on midgate window) and what they told us was that debris had accumulated in the natural drain between the midgate and the pick up bed. It was not draining fast enough so the reservoir ( that's what they called it ) filled up and overflowed into the cab. Sure enough with the rain we have had this winter the neighbors blooming pine tree had left enough debris to pile up under the serrated grate that covers the joint.

Will have to wet vac and dry out the cab but there is no way to get down into the slot and technician at the dealership had no clue as the gas tank blocks access from the bottom.

Wet weather climates beware. At least I can count on several months of sunshine to dry out the interior. I would caution every owner to inspect under the grate for debris

p100 · April 2003

What did you expect when you bought this vehicle?

Here are some of the reasons for your mileage:

Huge vehicle size, high curb weight, huge engine, extra weight of the 4WD components, low rear end gear ratio, automatic transmission, and shoebox aerodynamics. Normal laws of pysics at work.

If you want good fuel economy get a VW Jetta Wagon with a manual transmission and turbodiesel engine. It gets about 44 MPG in town and 50 MPG on the highway. You may not keep up with the Joneses with this car but you get good fuel economy (for a lot less money I might add).

If your hubs were locked all the time, this would certainly have a big negative impact on fuel economy. I would also try different brands of fuel. I have found that not all gasoline formulations work the same in all engines. Some of my vehicles run the best and get best mileage on Chevron gas, for example.

I am surprised that more people who must have a huge vehicle for whatever reason, are not looking at Silverado 1500 HD crew cab pickup as a practical alternative to Avalanche. It is cheaper, has four real doors and has even more heavy duty powertrain than Avalanche (6.0 liter engine and heavy duty 4 speed transmission with the tow package). It also has better quality cloth seats than Avalanche. I could not believe the lousy quality of the Avalanche seat cloth. At $ 38K, this vehicle's seats looked like those of an entry level Hyunday car. And I believe fuel economy of the 1500 HD truck is comparable to that of Avalanche (lousy either way).

txyank1 · May 2003

I didn't even like the long wheelbase of my x-cab, certainly didn't want to go longer. A 1500 2wd Avalanche DOES get better gas mileage than 2wd 1500HD. The Av rides soooo much better than a std. pickup. Personally I like the cloth in the Av better than the velcro seats in the Pickup. But it doesn't look quite as plush.

p100 · May 2003

Does this model come standard with an 8.1 liter V8 big block engine as standard? What kind of fuel economy does this model get? Yes, I know, they do not have to show it on the sticker. But I can imagine that it might be in single digits for a 4X4 model.

brucecr_ms · May 2003

The 2500 comes standard with the 8.1. You also get a different front grill, "2500" on the front door cladding, and a few other things. As for gas mileage, I'd love to know (well, maybe not). My AV is one of those you can't fill the tank all the way (the present TSB does not fix those AV's built in Oct 2001 for some reason). I've estimated it at 10mpg to 13mpg commute driving. You dont get this "big" of a truck for gas mileage. If you don't need to tow a lot (we do), go for the 1500.

Enjoy!

cchastain · May 2003

My 02 Avalanche has developed a slight vibration in the steering when traveling up or down a curving grade. The sound is noticeable in the cab with the windows up and can be felt through the wheel. The dealer has checked the breaks, greased and serviced the bearings, new tires, a new SIR ring and a new front differential. All with no effect. Any other ideas?

semicharmed1 · May 2003

Hello,
I purchased a 2003 AV in November 02 and it has been in the shop four times due to the steering wheel vibrating & shuttering and low speeds, usually in a parking type situation where you turn hard. On two occasions they found nothing, they changed gears the second time and just a couple of weeks ago Chevy called and advised they had "a fix".They ended up changing more steering gears and draining the system but it still has the same annoying vibration.
Does anyone have the same problems on hard turns at very slow speed????????? Chevy cant seem to figure it out.
I would appreciate any info.
thanks

kellyz06 · June 2003

I have an 02 ave 2500 8.1 L with 8000mi. I have taken it to the dealer for the same problem and have gotten nowhere. My dealer did less than both of you. I am just glad to know somewhat else has this problem. If I learn anything I will let you know. I can't even get my gas gauge fixed!

brucecr_ms · June 2003

Is it not reading correctly? Or are you experiencing the 2500 "bug" where you can't always fill your gas tank all the way up? I'm STILL waiting for Chevy to come up with a fix that works on my truck (and other owners in the area, all trucks were built in October).

kellyz06 · June 2003

My gas guage will move but at 200mi on the odometer, the gage shows over 3/4 full. The dealer replaced both sensors, but no change. As far as filling the tank, I have the same problem as you do. Their fix did not work. I would gladly tolerate this if my gage would work. I am a fairly diehard GM man, but I have just about reached my limit.

aldan93 · June 2003

Number 1, have or did you fill up in the past at a Mobil?

Did you switch stations lately?

I use to fill up at a Sunoco(15-16) MPG, they use 10% Ethanol with there regular 87, I switched to MOBIL my MPG went from 15-16 to 19MPG 50/50 highway/city, 100% Highway got 23 MPG!!

STAY AWAY FROM STATIONS THAT BLEND WITH 10%ETHANOL, IT KILLS YOUR MPG!!! They do not tell you that!

I own 2003 Trailblazer LS 4X4 FYI

I thought I should tell you guys!

fgurley · July 2003

We purchased our AV a few days before 911 and have a little over $25,000 miles. We don't remove the panels very often but when we did the other day we had the weather stripping problem. 3rd panel is still at the dealership and they are trying to figure out how to fix it. From other comments here, sure don't want to have to wait for them to order new stripping. Almost afraid to leave panels off for a long time. We have had a lot of rain from tropical storm Bill and I'm afraid water will start coming into the cab from the bottom. Haven't had the other leak from the window yet. We also had the rust problems from the luggage rack. You would think they would have notified their dealers from the time we got ours to when some other folks took delivery to try and take care of that problem.

ygmn · July 2003

They should give you new panels as there is a TSB,,,,for this a long time ago and well the replace them when this problem appears........

Rust fro luggage rack is also a TSB about when dealer installs they leave drill shavings on roof and they rust...so no they hgave to claybar and clean up....

fgurley · July 2003

After many days of leaving panel #3 at the dealership, we were advised today that new panels were not under warranty for the weather stripping. We were advised that we should have taken them off periodically and used something similar to Armor-all, etc. to keep them from getting stiff and sticking together.

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