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Comfort
9
Performance
9
Fuel Economy
7
Interior Design
9
Exterior Styling
9
Reliability
9
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Xanna Kozakova
Kosak
February 21, 2019
Overall Score
High in gas mileage and everything else works good for me with Avalanche: feel safe, put my baby stroller and shopping is easy with it, lots of space for storage and passengers on a long ride, easy to maintain and cheap to fix. I have been driving it the last 3 years with fun!
Comfort
10
Performance
10
Fuel Economy
4
Interior Design
6
Exterior Styling
6
Reliability
8
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2016-307
Recall date
2016-06-15
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Manufacturer Recall Number:
49151, 49152
Units Affected:
7,809
Notification Type:
Service Campaign Mfr
General Motors Canada is conducting a voluntary Safety Improvement Program involving passenger airbag inflators in vehicles that were originally sold or ever registered in certain areas of the United States that experience high or moderate levels of heat and humidity, and that were subsequently imported into Canada. Dealers will replace the passenger inflator on affected vehicles. Owners who believe their vehicles may have been originally purchased or registered in the states listed below should contact a General Motors dealer. This action is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Affected states:
American Samoa and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), Virginia and West Virginia.
Recall number
2015-002
Recall date
2014-12-30
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2011
Manufacturer Recall Number:
14696 / 14912
Units Affected:
10,651
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition lock cylinder could cause the key to stick in the "start" position if the vehicle interior temperature is sufficiently high. If the vehicle is operated in this condition and the interior temperature cools or the vehicle goes off-road or is subjected to some other jarring event, the key could move out of the "start" position, rotate past the "run" position and into the "accessory" position. If this were to occur, engine power, power steering and power braking would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. The timing of the key movement out of the “run” position, relative to the activation of the sensing algorithm of the crash event, may also result in the airbags not deploying in a subsequent collision, increasing the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect the steering column for identifying information and replace if necessary.
Recall number
2013-001
Recall date
2012-12-31
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
12331
Units Affected:
6,310
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 102 – Transmission Control Functions, and CMVSS 114 – Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention. A fractured park lock cable, or a defective steering lock module, may have been installed during vehicle assembly. This could allow the driver to shift out of PARK with the key in the OFF position or removed from the ignition. As well, the transmission may be shifted out of PARK without first depressing the brake pedal. The key may also be rotated to the OFF position and removed while the shifter is not in PARK. These issues could result in unintended vehicle movement, which could cause a crash resulting in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering column assembly.
Recall number
2011-074
Recall date
2011-02-21
System affected
Heater And Defroster
Model year(s) affected
2003 2004 2005 2006
Manufacturer Recall Number:
11046
Units Affected:
190,310
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, the interface between the electrical terminals of the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower relay resistor module and the wiring connector (which powers the module) may be incapable of conducting higher current levels for sustained periods of operation. In addition, moisture and other contaminants (such as road de-icing materials) may enter the fresh air intake plenum and contact the internal circuit of the module or corrode the terminals. These conditions may cause the relay resistor module or wiring connector to overheat, causing various symptoms such as: the HVAC blower may not function on certain or all blower speed settings; a burning-plastic smell or smoke may be present in the vehicle, or; the HVAC blower may run continually with the ignition in the OFF position. These warning signs could, in certain instances, be leading indicators of an impending vehicle fire, which could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Owners will be provided with additional warranty coverage for the blower motor resistor module/wiring connector overheating condition. Under this "special warranty coverage", should this condition occur within 10 years or 240,000 km from first vehicle registration, dealers will install a replacement blower motor resistor and resistor module connector.
Recall number
2010-454
Recall date
2010-12-17
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2011
Manufacturer Recall Number:
10426
Units Affected:
3,945
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the rear axle cross pin was improperly heat treated (during the manufacturing process) and could fracture and become displaced within the rear differential. As a result the driver may hear a banging noise emanating from the rear axle. Also, if the pin shifts out of position it could create an interference and cause the rear axle to lock. This could cause a loss of vehicle control, which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the rear axle cross pin.
Recall number
2010-189
Recall date
2010-06-07
System affected
Accessories
Model year(s) affected
2007 2008 2009
Manufacturer Recall Number:
10153
Units Affected:
99,000
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with a Heated Washer Fluid System (HWFS), a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the washer fluid heater may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. A repair was implemented in a recall in 2008, however, there have been new reports of thermal incidents on heated washer fluid system modules after this improvement was installed. This situation may cause some minor distortion, but also could lead to melting of the plastic around the heated washer fluid system, or cause a fire. Correction: Dealers will permanently disable and remove the heated washer fluid module. An updated page will be provided and inserted in the Owner Manual to document the removal of the feature.
Recall number
2009-132
Recall date
2009-05-07
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2009
Manufacturer Recall Number:
08411
Units Affected:
3,106
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the fuel system control module may be subject to water intrusion. This could cause a short or open circuit, illumination of the Service Engine Soon lamp, setting diagnostic trouble codes, or the engine may be hard to start, may not start or may stall. Engine stalling would result in lost propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel system control module.
Recall number
2008-313
Recall date
2008-08-29
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2007 2008
Manufacturer Recall Number:
08048
Units Affected:
54,431
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with a heated washer fluid system, a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the washer fluid heater may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. This situation may cause other electrical features to malfunction which could cause smoke and in some cases a fire. Correction: Dealer will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse.
Recall number
2006-197
Recall date
2006-08-09
System affected
Wheels
Model year(s) affected
2007
Manufacturer Recall Number:
06079
Units Affected:
237
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 120 - Tire rim designation. These vehicles have an incomplete tire rim designation indicated on the compliance label. If a customer replaces a wheel with one that has a rim contour that is inappropriate for use with the tires on the vehicle, the mounting of the tire to the wheel and/or the tire/wheel assembly may not perform as designed/intended. In addition, certain vehicles are also missing the tire load rating on the label. If a tire of a lesser load rating than the original tire is installed, the tire may not be able to sustain the loads encountered during use. Correction: Dealers will install a new partial label over the existing label. Corrected labels and application instructions will be mailed to customers. Dealers will receive labels for installation on the vehicles in inventory.
Recall number
2006-195
Recall date
2006-08-04
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2004 2005 2006
Manufacturer Recall Number:
06080
Units Affected:
1,485
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper comes loose, a fuel leak may result. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip.
Recall number
2005-119
Recall date
2005-04-25
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2003 2004 2005
Manufacturer Recall Number:
05037
Units Affected:
73,473
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the 2nd row centre occupant seat belt routing may make it difficult to position the lap portion of the safety belt low around the hips of occupants. A lap portion of the seat belt routing that is not low and snug on the hips can allow unfavourable occupant kinetics in the event of a crash. Moreover, the higher routing allows the lap belt to ride up on an occupant's abdomen instead of fitting low around their hipbones, and therefore, can expose them to more risk of abdominal and internal organ injury. Correction: Dealers will modify the guide loop.
Recall number
2005-038
Recall date
2005-02-15
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2005
Manufacturer Recall Number:
05023
Units Affected:
260
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 101 - Location, identification and illumination of displays. Under certain vehicle starting conditions, the shift lever position indicator located in the instrument panel cluster may not illuminate. In subsequent vehicle start-ups, this condition may or may not occur again. If the shift lever position indicator does not illuminate, the driver may not know which gear the vehicle is in and the vehicle may move in an unintended direction, resulting in possible injury to others outside of the vehicle. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster.
Recall number
2005-033
Recall date
2005-02-15
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2004 2005
Manufacturer Recall Number:
05006
Units Affected:
5,014
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the hydraulic brake booster's pressure accumulator may crack and/or separate from the Hydro-Boost assembly during normal vehicle operating conditions. If a separation occurred and the hood of the vehicle was open, fragments from the accumulator could cause injury to people in the immediate area. In addition, the presence of this crack or fractured surface could allow the hydraulic fluid to leak from the accumulator circuit of the booster assembly. The loss of fluid would cause increased steering and braking effort. Correction: Dealers will test and, if necessary, replace the Hydro-Boost assembly.
Recall number
2004-395
Recall date
2004-11-05
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2002
Manufacturer Recall Number:
04094
Units Affected:
158,474
Notification Type:
Safety TC
Certain vehicles located in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador may experience unwanted Antilock Brake System (ABS) activation and increased stopping distances during low-speed brake application (less than 16 km/h and greater than 6 km/h). This condition does not set any ABS codes nor does it illuminate the ABS warning lamp. Correction: Dealers will remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply Zinc-X to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within specifications.
Recall number
2004-102
Recall date
2004-03-18
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2002 2003 2004
Manufacturer Recall Number:
04007
Units Affected:
301,974
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, the galvanized-braided-steel tailgate support cables used to support the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position can corrode over time and fracture when loads are applied to them. Tailgate support cable corrosion may not be visible because of the plastic sheathing covering the cable. If one cable fractured, the remaining cable may retain the tailgate in a horizontal position. If the remaining cable was weakened by corrosion, it could fracture within moments of the first cable fracture. If both cables fractured, the tailgate would suddenly drop approximately 10 degrees and strike the top surface of the rear bumper. If anyone is sitting or standing on the horizontal surface of the tailgate when both cables fracture, they could fall and be injured. On vehicles without a rear bumper, the tailgate may drop to a lower position. Correction: Dealers will replace the existing galvanized support cables with stainless steel support cables.
Recall number
2004-037
Recall date
2004-01-29
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2003 2004
Manufacturer Recall Number:
04004
Units Affected:
4,075
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the relief valve o-ring seal within the brake hydro-boost module could fail. If this happens during braking applications, the driver may be able to hear an engine compartment noise similar to the sound that occurs when the steering wheel is turned to a full stop position. The driver could also experience a slight increase in steering efforts while braking and parking. Under certain driving conditions, a slight increase in the applied brake pedal effort may be required to achieve the same vehicle deceleration rate as prior to the seal failure. Correction: Dealers will inspect the hydro-boost module, and replace it, if necessary.
Recall number
2003-063
Recall date
2003-03-17
System affected
Label
Model year(s) affected
2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
43,000
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the following statements were omitted from the SIR caution label: "Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front" for the vehicles without an air bag switch or "Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front unless air bag is off" for vehicles with an air bag switch and "Sit far back as possible from the air bag". The statements are printed in the Owner's Manual. Correction: None required as instructions are in the owners manual and this is well known by the public.
Recall number
2003-019
Recall date
2003-01-28
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
03002
Units Affected:
383
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain 2500 series vehicles, a tear could develop in the mid-frame cross member at its attachment to the left frame rail during a 30 degree left angle frontal impact of sufficient severity. If the mid-frame cross member tears during frontal impact and produces a sharp edge, contact of the sharp edge with the fuel tank may result in a puncture of the fuel tank and possible fuel leakage. If a sufficient amount of fuel were to leak out and if an ignition source were present, a vehicle fire could occur. Correction: Dealer will install a fuel tank shield.
Recall number
2002-068
Recall date
2002-04-11
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2001 2002
Manufacturer Recall Number:
02014
Units Affected:
63,049
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles fail to conform to CMVSS 209, seat belt assemblies. These vehicles have a condition where one or two sensors in the driver's and front seat passengers seat belt retractors may be inoperative. The seat belt retractors will lock when the belt webbing is extracted during a crash; however the mechanism that locks the seat belt retractor when the vehicle decelerates quickly, such as during heavy braking, may not restrain the occupant as intended during a crash, and could result in injury to the occupant. Correction update: None required as no effect on vehicle safety. See recall 04-158.
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