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#57 of 76 by ygmn Feb 28, 2003 (9:42 am)
EDMUNDS should have links to TSB for the AVALANCHE.......
#58 of 76 To find TSB by KarenS HOST Mar 03, 2003 (6:23 am)
Click on "Edmunds Maintenance Guide" under "Helpful Links".
#59 of 76 Hey ygmn... by dcrisler Aug 18, 2003 (9:04 pm)
What is wrong with the other site you visit??
#60 of 76 dcrisler... by ygmn Aug 20, 2003 (5:10 am)
Well the FAN turned into FUN people.....   I still love my AVY after 2 years.....still feels and thank god smells new..............   My only complaint is the 2002 faded cladding.....I think the reason CHEVY changed the cladding on 2003 is due to this fading....I will probably change it out when I run out of things to do around the house and to the truck...   See ya
#61 of 76 Fading cladding and bed panels by imaniguana Nov 05, 2003 (9:57 pm)
The fading cladding seemed to be a hit or miss thing on 02s. Some people had a problem, while others didn't.   A guy in my neighborhood had his faded bed panels replaced only to have the replacements fade again. For some reason the dealer charged him for the panels both times. This should be under warranty.
#62 of 76 Fading Plastic on 02' Avalanche by tetter39 Jan 10, 2004 (8:59 pm)
I have owned my Avalanche for 1 year 5 months. At 15,000 miles -still under warranty - the panels began to fade. Dealer said that GM was working on a fix for the problem. Now at 29,000 miles, and lots of talking to GM, they informed me that it was an environmental problem and they would not replace the panels. They would do a ONE TIME chemical treatment of some sort to try to bring the color back, but then I was on my own. I am furious with GM, and will tell anyone not to buy the Avalanche because it will do the same thing eventually. Please contact me if anyone else is having this problem. My vehicle is still under warranty, so what good is the warranty? Will never buy another GM product again. Have also seen others like this on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
#63 of 76 Fading by ygmn Jan 12, 2004 (11:52 am)
I have seen this gray plastic fade on all makes of vehicles...Jeeps, Pontiac, Ford etc etc...   It fades more when on horizontal surface.....   This is not just a GM problem....but a material choice problem by manufacturers....   you canhide the problem...and this is what GM is now doing by applying some expensive stuff that last about 4-6 months....Armo dillo....   I for one just clean truck and apply some eagle 1 tire shine or similar about every 4-8 weeks depending on rains and washings.....   Good Luck
#64 of 76 by mr620 Mar 14, 2004 (2:09 pm)
Hi all. I have finally plunk down a deposit on a 04 av. It would be a waste to let my gm points evaporate Anyway, it's a Z71, i didn't add too many things else as i'll be the sole driver. I got some questions if you guys don't mind:   1. In canada, on the Z71 package, do i get the G-80 differential automatically? I see in the US it's an option but in canada, that option is not on the selection menu.   2. Should i spend the extra 800 CAD (600 USD) to have the av coated with anti corrosion, fabric protection and lusterglazed (some sort of polymer clear coat on the paint) ??   Thanks
#65 of 76 To mr620, re: question #2 by twoteks Mar 18, 2004 (6:13 am)
The dealer installed rust protection, fabric, etc. are dealer profit centers and have small value to you. Manufacturers sometimes recommend against rust protection. The frame of my "03 AV is already coated with something. Buy a few cans of "Scotchguard" for the interior and do it yourself. Same goes for the paint protection; there are plenty of polymer sealers for clearcoat paints out in the market. A few hours of your time and less than 30USD you can accomplish the same thing the dealer is selling. I've done this to my vehicles and have been pleased with the results. There are two online Avalanche clubs that have a wealth of info about your new truck. Good luck.
#66 of 76 by mr620 Mar 18, 2004 (10:03 pm)
Twoteks, your advice makes sense, thanks. I have call around some detailing shops here and the costs is about 50%-60% of dealer. In the end,i think i'll follow your advice. I had chosen the cladded hardware so i think this would be like anti corrosion for my purpose.

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