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Re: As impressive as the [marsha7]
by nvbanker
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Feb 22, 2007 (11:27 am)
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Replying to: marsha7 (Sep 07, 2006 6:43 pm)
It would be nice if, just like the Explorer is a downsized Expedition (altho Explorer was first, I know) I would like to see a downsized Avalanche about the size of a midsize, like the Explorer...
The Honda Ridgeline is that size and style - although fugly to me....
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Re: As I sit behind [marsha7]
by jerrywimer
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Feb 23, 2007 (4:11 am)
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Replying to: marsha7 (Feb 22, 2007 8:17 am)
The view out the back isn't as bad as I originally thought. I've found that minivans and SUVs generally seem worse than my Avalanche does to me. Of course I may just be getting used to it now.
There's no doubt that it's hard to see things that are close because of the height of the tailgate / bed covers, but the side mirrors help quite a bit. It's definitely the reason I went with the LTZ- besides the nice interior, leather, and whatnot, the backup sensors and camera are terrific if you're not sure what's behind you or how close it is.
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Re: Alternator/Charging Problem [gmaster]
by atelierarch
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Jan 17, 2008 (2:04 pm)
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Replying to: gmaster (Nov 23, 2006 5:40 pm)
I have an 07 about a year old and have had a contiual problem such as you discribe. Originally it would not start a couple of months apart and I jumped the vehicle with difficulty and went on. The past 3 months I have come out to a dead vehicle almost exactly 1 month apart. They originally said bad pattery and replaced it, but have since had two failures to start . I am coming up on month number 4 so I will see what happens. I had a friend with an avalanche that had a similar problem and the correction was lack of proper grounding of the engine. The dealer says mine is grounded correctly and has gone through the diagnostics to no avail. Keep me us posted on dealer comments.
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Re: Alternator/Charging Problem [atelierarch]
by rocky07
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Jan 31, 2008 (10:01 pm)
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Replying to: atelierarch (Jan 17, 2008 2:04 pm)
This problem has been posted on another forum with the fix that other owners have said fixed the problem. There is a TSB (Technical Services Bulletin) on the battery drain issue that requires "re-flashing" the memory. Tell your dealer (using those terms) to research this TSB and perform the services.
And, remind him that your battery draining problem is NOT on your window sticker as a "Feature" or "Option" that you paid for.....in other words, fix it!
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Re: Alternator/Charging Problem [gmaster]
by hankpender
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Mar 16, 2008 (3:57 pm)
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Replying to: gmaster (Nov 23, 2006 5:40 pm)
I have a 2007 LTZ Avalanche I have had nothing but problems with senors, alarms and dead batteries. Its always a gamble when I go to start my car in the morning, at least 2 times a week the battery be dead. Not having time to get it to the dealer I simply jumped it. Finally after a much overdue visit to the dealer, 31 "codes" were found wrong the battery and some modules were replaced. Again a week later the battery was dead and problem codes returned. I am a very busy person not having time to deal with the hassle I have just parked the damn thing. Prior to this model I owned a 05' Avalanche with out a single issue, I guess this is what you get for buying a new model year. My next truck will be a Toyota.
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Re: Alternator/Charging Problem [atelierarch]
by christalry
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May 07, 2008 (8:07 am)
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Replying to: atelierarch (Jan 17, 2008 2:04 pm)
The problem apparently has not been fixed. I purchased my 07 avalanche June of 07. It would not start at the time of purchase, but did when the dealer jumped it. I was told that it was dead because it sat on the lot for a long period of time. Well in Oct of 07 I went to start it and it was dead. I had it towed to a dealer who then jumped it but kept it over night for testing. Well apparently there was a recall for the battery drain issue and it was performed. Well this Sun. May 3, 08 I tried to start it and it was dead AGAIN. I jumped it and it started fine and has for the past 2 days. It is at the dealer right now and I'm sure that it is going to come back to me as saying nothing is wrong. Story of my life. Can anybody tell me if they have had trouble after the recall has been corrected? Thank you CLK
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2007 avalanche dead battery/ blown transmission
by tapout
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May 13, 2008 (1:32 pm)
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Replying to: gmaster (Sep 03, 2006 10:10 pm)
My 2007 avalanche with 12,000 miles I purchased brand new has now had
1)a dead battery  8000 mi. reflashed ecm(3 times over two week period) and told problem fixed 11/07
2)transmission blew apart car not movable 9500 mi. new trans. installed 12/07
3)dead battery again,today 5/13/08 dealer has no clue what the hell is wrong now, will replace a few things and good luck sucker,see you later!
I want out of this truck, it has left me sitting on the road 3 times now in the last 6 months.
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Re: 2007 avalanche dead battery/ blown transmission [tapout]
by christalry
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May 22, 2008 (5:35 am)
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Replying to: tapout (May 13, 2008 1:32 pm)
Hi could you post what it was that the dealer changed the last time your battery was dead? After I took mine in that last time for the battery drain--it of coarse came up with no error message. So I am trapped in a circle. If I have it towed there while it is dead they can't test it because it has no power. Well of coarse once they jump it, it will no longer have an error because it is now running. I AM SO OVER this truck.
It is a shame that a customer can spend over 35K for a vehicle and the dealer won't do any research to find out what the problem is. I try to be brand loyal, but after this experience I will no longer be.
The only thing I know with certainty is that it wll let me down again and the dealer will not know how to fix it.
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Re: 2007 avalanche dead battery/ blown transmission [tapout]
by atelierarch
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May 22, 2008 (7:53 am)
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Replying to: tapout (May 13, 2008 1:32 pm)
They checked all relays related to the starter system, of course found nothing wrong. Also checked all grounding connections, including main ground. These also supposed ly ok, But since they "checked" all connections the vehicle has not died again. Good luck.
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