2003 Avalanche purchase - thing's to lookout for

"Beegeezee" <furnace44.DeleteThis@sasktel.net> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I'm looking at buying a 2003 Avalanche with about 155,000Km's (mostly
> highway). I was wondering what are some of the thing's I should be on the
> lookout for on these particular models?

They (and al the full size truck models) are notorious for speedometer
stepper motor failures. Requires cluster replacement ($500) My '04 Z71 had
this happen. Although, by 155,000 kms, it likely would have happened
already.
 >> Stay informed about: 2003 Avalanche purchase - thing's to lookout for 

on Tuesday 06 November 2007 02:02 pm, someone posing as Beegeezee took a
rock and etched into the cave:

> Hi,
>
> I'm looking at buying a 2003 Avalanche with about 155,000Km's (mostly
> highway). I was wondering what are some of the thing's I should be on the
> lookout for on these particular models?

Well, since it has zero miles, you should be fine. Kilometers don't
count.


In all fairness, I'd look at the tranny and that's about it for these
trucks. I'm assuming - since you're posting the question in a 4x4 forum -
that it is either a Z71 or at least a 4x4 model. In which case, take a look
at the 4x4 system as well.

Just for goo measure, make sure all systems are go: water pump, steering,
lights, brakes...

The trucks should pretty much last forever. I plan to keep my AV for at
least 20 years. (Unless they come out with a duramax-powered model.)

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 >> Stay informed about: 2003 Avalanche purchase - thing's to lookout for 

on Tuesday 06 November 2007 03:54 pm, someone posing as Bill took a rock and
etched into the cave:

> Check out this site.
>
> http://www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com/cafcna/index.php
>


Excellent suggestion. I'm on there almost every day.



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 >> Stay informed about: 2003 Avalanche purchase - thing's to lookout for 

Yup. The speedo was changes out at 70,000Kms. There is a sticker in the
glove box.

"Augustus" <no_one.DeleteThis@nowhere.net> wrote in message
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>
> "Beegeezee" <furnace44.DeleteThis@sasktel.net> wrote in message
> news:13j1p45srbhnuda@corp.supernews.com...
>> Hi,
>>
>> I'm looking at buying a 2003 Avalanche with about 155,000Km's (mostly
>> highway). I was wondering what are some of the thing's I should be on the
>> lookout for on these particular models?
>
> They (and al the full size truck models) are notorious for speedometer
> stepper motor failures. Requires cluster replacement ($500) My '04 Z71 had
> this happen. Although, by 155,000 kms, it likely would have happened
> already.
>
 >> Stay informed about: 2003 Avalanche purchase - thing's to lookout for