Issue ID | 1082467 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10607216 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | AVALANCHE |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 10/04/13 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | At 73000 miles transmission broke just a few months out of warranty. Also started experiencing excessive oil consumption and noisy engine. Have heard and read too many reports of people with the 5. 3 liter having major mechanical problems i. E. Camshaft lifters piston rings and valves all going bad. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 73000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | RAVENNA, OH |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 03/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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