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#2 of 21 Luv it by txyank1 Jan 26, 2007 (5:32 pm)
I'm on my 3rd Av and IMO you just can't beat the driving experience with any other pickup. I've driven the '05 (straight thru with my Daughter), and the '06 , (in three days each way with my Wife) to NY last year. Right about now though I wish I had a regular pickup as I need to get some dirt. An Av isn't really the best rig for hauling loose dirt.
#3 of 21 07 Avalanche 4 WD ground clearance by tomcat7 Feb 28, 2007 (7:01 am)
Considering purchase of a new Avalanche, but am concerned about the lack of ground clearance of the front bumper. Looks like only 4 to 5 inches! Anyone had experience with a "high center" off road situation? Does the Z71 change the front bumper configuration? Replies to this message: jerrywimer (Feb 28, 2007 8:52 am) tomcat7 (Feb 28, 2007 3:57 pm) txyank1 (Mar 25, 2007 5:36 pm) rocky07 (Dec 04, 2007 2:58 pm)
#4 of 21 Re: 07 Avalanche 4 WD ground clearance [tomcat7] by jerrywimer Feb 28, 2007 (8:52 am)
Replying to: tomcat7 (Feb 28, 2007 7:01 am) It's actually 9 inches clearance with the LTZ (supposedly the tires leave more like 8.5 with non-LTZ / non-Z71's). The Z71 has a distinctly different bumper cover and lower air dam layout. I believe someone on another site says it has around 12" clearance under the center of its front bumper. Replies to this message: tomcat7 (Feb 28, 2007 3:57 pm) txyank1 (Mar 25, 2007 5:36 pm)
#5 of 21 Severe Pain from hvac aspirator by thaupt Feb 28, 2007 (10:57 am)
My husband has 2002 Z71 AV,has had severe head-aches on his left side of his forehead for years. Has been to many Dr's,emergency room 2 x's, taken lots of medicine for these headaches, and we also purchased an oxygen machine to help subside the horrific pain. Recently, he met another AV owner,who has had similar ailments. She told him that her headaches and numbness in her arm were a result of the hvac transmitter that was above her head in the AV.She said that her pain ended 3 months after she had the chevy dealership remove the hvac aspirator/transmittor above her head. My husband has since had his hvac aspirator removed and has not had any headaches since. Anyone else have ailments/severe pain/headaches?
#6 of 21 Re: 07 Avalanche 4 WD ground clearance [jerrywimer] by tomcat7 Feb 28, 2007 (3:57 pm)
Replying to: jerrywimer (Feb 28, 2007 8:52 am) You are more correct than my earlier estimate; At the dealership we measured 8+inches on a LTZ with the 20 inch tires. They are 55 series and appear to be about the same height as the standard 17 inch that are 70 series, but need to verify? The dealer did not know about the Z71, but offered to install a 3 inch lift kit. I don't think I like the sound of that and have asked GM what they think. I appreciate your Z71 info and will investigate. Perhaps I can find a Suburban with that front end. Thanks again Replies to this message: txyank1 (Mar 25, 2007 5:36 pm)
#7 of 21 Avalanche Z71 4x4 by nuerburgring Mar 16, 2007 (6:20 pm)
Awesome vehicle all in all. Only one complaint which seems to be a design flaw. When the sun hits the gauges from a certain angle, the entire gauges turn into a grey/black tint. Turning on the headlights helps somewhat. There is also some windnoise, not too bad though. My 2002 was perfect. I never heard any wind in that truck.   I owned a 2002 Avalanche before. The best vehicle I had ever owned. My new 2007 is 3 weeks old and has 1500 mls on it. 18 miles per gallon combined. Hope to see 19/20.
#8 of 21 Re: 07 Avalanche 4 WD ground clearance [tomcat7] by txyank1 Mar 25, 2007 (5:36 pm)
Replying to: tomcat7 (Feb 28, 2007 3:57 pm) FYI, A couple owners have mentioned having cut about 1/2 the small "chin" strip below the bumper off for a little more clearance. I don't a picture but as I recall ther is a ridge that they followed.
#9 of 21 Rough Idle by 1dragon Apr 11, 2007 (5:19 pm)
I purchased a 2007 AV LT in December and have noticed it misfires or skips when it is sitting at idle. I have taken it back to the dealer twice and they state that they don't feel the skip. Just wondering if anyone else has noticed the same issue. Replies to this message: iampissedoff (Sep 09, 2007 10:51 am)
#10 of 21 Door seal rubbing paint by 1dragon Apr 11, 2007 (5:25 pm)
I discovered another issue with my new 2007 AV LT. During wash time I noticed on the body where every door seal makes contact, the paint is being rubbed. I purchased the vehicle in Dec. 06 and it has already rubbed through the clear coat. The area service representative stated he would not authorize any repair of the problem. I'm elevating the issue but was wondering if any one else has seen this problem and reported it to GM? Replies to this message: jerrywimer (Apr 12, 2007 3:19 am)
#11 of 21 Re: Door seal rubbing paint [1dragon] by jerrywimer Apr 12, 2007 (3:19 am)
Replying to: 1dragon (Apr 11, 2007 5:25 pm) I haven't noticed anything yet, but I haven't been watching for it either. I'll have to go looking (adding that to my list).

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