This factory service and repair manual for the 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 concerns one configuration and describes it completely: a four-door crew cab pickup, Base trim, carrying the naturally aspirated 8.1-liter overhead-valve V8 of 496 cubic inches on gasoline. Every torque value, clearance, capacity and wiring diagram in the book belongs to that truck, which removes the usual work of deciding whether a given specification applies to the vehicle standing on the lift.
Engines covered
- 8.1L V8 (496 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door crew cab pickup
Trims covered
- Base
Known issues on the 2003 Avalanche 2500. Six recalls are recorded for this year. A left-angle frontal impact of enough severity can tear the mid-frame cross member where it meets the left frame rail, and the torn edge can cut into the fuel tank. A brake hydro-boost housing machined outside specification can fracture the valve's O-ring seal, with steering effort rising while the driver is braking. Tailgate support cables can corrode until they snap. The rest cover second-row belt routing, a leaking replacement fuel filter and nonconforming lamps. Owners filed 422 complaints, 133 of them on the service brakes and 125 on the electrical system.
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FU
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGA
This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected mo
GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the deal
This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should
This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
Showing the 8 most recent of 115 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
Brakes lines broke while in traffic at stop light. Manage to drive in low gear 1/2 block to repair shop. They replaced the lines
SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT THE BRAKES FAILED. HOLDING THE BRAKE WHILE WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE, THE PEDAL ALL OF A SUDDEN WENT TO THE FLOOR. WHEN I BEGAN MOVING I HAD TO KEEP
2003 2500 AVALANCHE BRAKE LINES HEAVILY RUSTED DEEP PITS BELOW DRIVER SEAT AND ALONG LEFT FRAME RAIL WILL REPLACE. *TR
I HAVE A 2003 TRUCK THAT IS REGULARLY SERVICED AT GM DEALERSHIPS AND ANOTHER PROFESSIONAL SHOP. I ALTERNATE SHOPS TO MAKE SURE I AM GETTING THE BEST SERVICE AND MAKING SURE ANY PRO
Showing the 4 most serious of 10 complaints filed with NHTSA.
