The Chevy Avalanche nameplate was produced over two generations between 2001 and 2013, offered as a cross between a pickup truck and SUV for maximum practicality and usable space. Now, according to a recent report, the 2013 Chevy Avalanche has been identified as a model likely to exhibit paint issues.
The insight comes from Consumer Reports, which looked at a wealth of vehicle reliability data to identify 10 models produced in the last decade likely to have paint problems. Among these was the 2013 Chevy Avalanche.
According to the Consumer Reports car reliability data, the 2013 Chevy Avalanche receives a rating of one out of five with regard to Paint and Trim quality, with fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling all likely for the truck SUV.
“Paint flaking off from above windshield,” writes one anonymous 2013 Chevy Avalanche owner.
“The issues initiated August ’16 with a 1-inch by 1.5-inch chip,” writes another Chevy Avalanche owner. “I assumed a low probability rock shot above the windshield and touched it up. This spring the delamination has grown to over 12 inches in length and several other areas across and above the windshield.”
“This vehicle has the enhanced paint package. I wash my truck regularity [sic] and store it in a climate controlled garage. I have had the paint sealed three times since the purchase. Yet, the paint on the lower third began to bubble and crack about 2 years ago,” claims another.
Overall, Consumer Reports rates the 2013 Chevy Avalanche reliability at two out of five, with other common issues including minor engine problems and electrical problems. Some owners also report issues with loose exterior moldings.
The 2013 Chevy Avalanche is the final model year for the nameplate, offered with either the 5.3L V8 LMG, or the 5.3L V8 FlexFuel LC9. Both engines are rated at 320 horsepower and 335 pound-feet of torque on pump gasoline, while output jumps to 326 horsepower and 348 pound-feet of torque on E85 fuel. A six-speed automatic is in place for transmission duties.
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Also the 2013 trax has same problem as the avalanche of the same yr
You see a lot of GM trucks out there with the primer exposed.
Lol what do you expect it’s a cheap chevy they are all crap
Pretty much every Chevrolet full size white van from this era has paint missing from the rear doors. Both of my white suburbans had paint coming off way too early in life as well.
Hehehe, just another reason gm is lowercase!
There’s that GM quality! -Scotty Kilmer.
What is it with GM and peeling paint? It’s been a problem for decades and while not exclusive to GM they seem to have more of a problem with this than other manufacturers.
I also had an 2005 equinox and same problem with paint coming off the vehicle and on my 2000 alero same problem I now have a 2017 terrain but haven’t seen any problem YET
Had 7 new avalanches never had a problem with any of them on paint or trim would buy a new one if they still made them but would pay extra and get 6.2 motor
paint might peel and look like crap but it has soul !!!!!
Own a 2013 Avalanche. No paint problems at all. Still looks great even after being exposed to the constant heat where I live. That said, ALL of the plastic is deteriorating, from the door handles to the door latches to the dash. These parts are easily replaceable; however, the engineering design and material choices for these parts was poor. Based on my experience with Chevy, good for 7 years. That’s it. Get rid of it as fast as you can after that.
I have a2012 all white two problems loves oil and the paint on the roof starting to peel
It might be exclusive to certain colors, like white? I had a white Sierra in 1990s and white paint just stayed flaking off around any contour and roof. Was afraid to wash it. Same time period silvers would fade like crazy. Would look like grey primer.
Does Chevy fix this problem?