Do you agree that Chevrolet trucks have a reputation for being unreliable? Not all makes and models are created equally, so don’t let one problem ruin the entire lineup. One fan swears this older Chevy truck is bulletproof. 

Is this used Chevy truck reliable? 

A TikToker known as @carsrme can’t believe that one Chevy truck is considered to be unreliable. The truck is the Chevy Avalanche. 

During his rant, he shared that his Avalanche has 277,000 miles and a Vortec motor, one of the greatest engines ever. 

But the ‘Avalanche’ badge automatically makes it unreliable, which doesn’t make sense to him. Trucks shouldn’t be judged on reliability based on configuration. That’s a good point, but who is out there saying stuff like this truck has two doors, it’s unreliable? 

He shares that he likes the Avalanche due to its V8 power, cheap price, bed size, and luxurious amenities. 

How reliable is the Chevy Avalanche? 

This old Chevy truck had a good run from 2001 until 2013. According to Repair Pal, the Avalanche has an average reliability score of 3.0 out of 5.0. The Avalanche ranks in 8th place out of 14. 

It has a low risk of unscheduled repairs and a low chance of severe problems. Also, costs about $700 to repair on an annual basis. 

The 2013 Chevy Avalanche has a 5.3-liter V8 engine with 320 hp and 335 lb-ft of torque. It can tow up to 8,100 lbs and carry a payload of up to $1,300. 

Overall, it’s a versatile and powerful work truck that doesn’t skimp on comfort or performance. The most reliable model years are from 2008 – 2013. 

Do commenters agree? 

For the most part, commenters agree that this Chevy truck is underrated. One person shared that their Avalanche has 345,000 miles on it and it’s running great. 

Another shared that people will complain about reliability when they don’t provide proper maintenance. 

One person shared that common problems may include the water pump failing, ball joint failure, and grinding wheel bearings.