NHTSA Complaint #10783541 — 2005 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10783541 |
| Vehicle | 2005 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 124,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | TX |
Consumer Description
CYLINDER HEADS CRACKED DUE TO POOR CASTING (KNOWN ISSUE BY GM). THIS LED TO COOLANT IN THE ENGINE CAUSING DAMAGE TO LIFTERS. EXPECTED COST TO FIX IS APPROXIMATELY $1,500 IN PARTS UP TO $4,000 IN LABOR.
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