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2007 Chevrolet Avalanche

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Re: 07 AV [xsgt1] by pissed5
Feb 04, 2009 (4:33 am)
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Replying to: xsgt1 (Feb 03, 2009 7:19 pm)

What really annoys me is when I explain the problem to the service manager I am treated like a moron. The first time the battery went stone dead, I was informed that a software upgrade would fix the problem. On subsequent dead battery no starts no explaination was offered. This is NOT a charging problem, but rather an electrical system[body computer] not shutting off. This thing has got to be the glitchiest vehicle we have ever owned. The sales manager suggested that I had good equity in this vehicle and would love trade me out of the problem. I assured him if he got an 09 F150 I would consider it. As far as having OnStar, who are you going to call with a dead battery?
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Re: 07 AV [pissed5] by DirtyRaceGirl
Feb 04, 2009 (5:50 am)
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Replying to: pissed5 (Feb 04, 2009 4:33 am)

That's the whole thing about the battery, and the fact that it ISN'T a dead battery - if it was, the battery would not be jumped so easily, nor would any of the interior battery powered things work (like OnStar, the lights, the radio, etc....). Something in the computer system is sucking all the life out of the battery, and for whatever reason, jumping it must "reset" it or at least, "recharge" it enough to go for a few more weeks/months.
I essentially avoid using the battery any more than I have to while I'm in the car. I've started listening to my iPOD instead of the radio, and with it being winter in Florida, I can crack my windows for ventilation. It sucks that you can pay 28K for a vehicle and still have to do this, but with the recession, I'll never get out from under it.
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The battery is stone dead by pissed5
Feb 05, 2009 (4:08 am)
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When my Av does not start the battery has been discharged to almost zero volts, I have checked with the proper tools as I an a mechanic. Here in southern ontario my LT with most off the toys was 56K after taxes.
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Re: The battery is stone dead [pissed5] by christalry
Feb 08, 2009 (7:52 am)
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Replying to: pissed5 (Feb 05, 2009 4:08 am)

My battery would dischage to nothing as well. The doors would not unlock with the remote or anything else. Absolutely nothing would happen. I had to call onstar from my cell.
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Dead batteries by atelierarch
Feb 08, 2009 (11:44 am)
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I can only add that since both the anti-teft relay and the recalled wiper fluid heater part were replaced my no starts have gone away. I was in at least once a month prior to the recalled part switch out. If these have not been changed on your vehicles have a tech specifically check them. Good luck to all. I am crossing my fingers and hoping not to have jinxed my self and truck.

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