Edmunds dealer partner, Bayway Leasing, is now offering transparent lease deals via these forums. Click here to see the latest vehicles!
Chevrolet Avalanche
This discussion has been closed.
Popular New Cars
Popular Used Sedans
Popular Used SUVs
Popular Used Pickup Trucks
Popular Used Hatchbacks
Popular Used Minivans
Popular Used Coupes
Popular Used Wagons
Comments
I am still laughing!
Check back tomorrow I still may be laughing!
The Change engine oil light on my Silverado came on around 5000 miles also, I did the same thing as you I wanted to see when it would come on. The light is operating as it should, each time you start the truck it will come on for a few seconds as a reminder then it will go out.
-Mark
OK, just joking. If you're coming out of central, eastern or upper WI - I39 to I55 to I70 and pick up I44 at St. Louis. If you start west of Madison or LaCrosse-north, let me know - different routes that may include IA.
On MPG - we've got both 2WD and 4WD owners reporting here and the different gears - make sure you specify your setup.
Chad
-Eric
Do you feel that 4.01 is significantly better in towing? I plan to tow a 5,500 lb boat through some steep mountain passes a couple of times a year. From what localss reported, the mpg penalty may be small. Do you think that the engine noise is worse with 4.01 at idle and high speed?
Thanks!
You'll have to stop at Bass Proshops in Springfield, too. Gander Mountain doesn't hold a candle to it.
Views chat tuesday. The topic was
what would u buy or lease this year ?
I posted i would of LOVED a new AV.
(Bought a new 2500 xcab 4x4 chevy)
Cuz i snow plow and haul and tow and
the AV offered no PLOW PREP PKG.
(plowing warranty breakage issues)
Man you would of thought i had 2 heads.
The import boys were saying why a AV ?
I say it can tow, haul, 4 real doors,
carry any thing too.....
Well they say buy a ricer this or that
YEA RIGHT ! Man they were bustin my chops
left and right......I said snowplow ,tow my 26 ft
wellcraft, or 28 ft coachman, or haul
my flatbed trailer with john deere tractor
with that bmw volvo toyota whatever......
I sure wish in May when I bought my pu.. the AV
had offered a 2500 model. Well I only
keep my trucks 3 yrs anyway. So i will wait
You guys are SO lucky to have one now !....Geo
BTW: I did have a 94 Yukon too
Funny thing is Motor Trend has picked my last 3 car choices over the last 3 yrs as best in their respective classes! (2000 Odyssey, 2000 S2000, 2002 Avalanche) Was not even surprised when MT picked the AV for Truck of the Year... they noticed as I did the 5.9L in the Ram seems to be way underpowered for it's size. The AV's 5.3's 285hp showed it up pretty well. All in all M/T made a great case for the GM line across the board.
On another note... I saw an article giving instructions on changing out the speedometer display in the AV for one from the caddie... it apparently is plug and play. 10 minutes tops.
Shouldn't it be, because I plow snow?
dc-I wasn't sure on the length of the Av. I do know the extended cab trucks with the 8' bed will not fit though.
That S2000 is a sweet car. If I didn't have a little f1jules on the way I would buy one in a second. How do you like yours?
dcrisler: The only Silverado the Av would be longer than is a reg cab short box. Otherwise, it's shorter than any other combination.
in the garage with room without banging sides.
I have seen the ICE question, pop up on a lot of the boards... (seems people don't read their manual much anymore)
Tim.....your brother could tone down the noise, if he has it set up right, a black widow can be toned down the same as any other bow. Pro Bass is a priority, hopefully I can get out without dropping a bundle.
There in lies my problem... if I bought the AV, by the time he is a driver, the AV would be a cool SAFE choice for him. The S2000 would not. My original plan was to drive my B4000 until the S was paid for, then trade it in and get a new truck. The AV has caused me to want to replace the B4000 much sooner. It just seems to fit our current lifestyle (My son just started cub scouts and I was volunteered to be the TigerCub leader), so camping is becoming a new hobby.
What is not possible is a 3rd car payment.
but no allie trans for now.
Anybody out there have a 2500 Av
with the 8.1 ? If so please post !
Thanks......geo
I could be wrong but if you own both trial fit and tell us what you see.
Only complaint is with the front suspension. to get it level they had to adjust the left front torsion bar all the way in and back the right one almost all the way out. I wonder if one of the bars could be installed in the socket one notch off.
Dennis
Thanks!
I was intrigued by your message on the free wheel alignment service that Chevy is providing. I took my Z66 in because of the "leveling issue" (the left side is lower than the right side) and told the dealer about the torsion bar adjustment (see comment below by dgar). They simply did a free alignment on the truck but did not adjust the torsion bars and the truck still tilts downward on the left side. Here's dgar's comment cut and pasted below:
"Only complaint is with the front suspension. to get it level they had to adjust the left front torsion bar all the way in and back the right one almost all the way out. I wonder if one of the bars could be installed in the socket one notch off."
I would like to know if anyone else has had this problem truly corrected and can shed any more light on this subject matter. Thanks.
Did you have a full tank of gas? The gas tank sits on the left side and that will add weight to your truck and make it lean to that side possibly