If you had to do it again (RIP Raptor)…

[BacDoc]

Unfortunately my 2017 Avalanche lost a battle with a tanker truck 2 weeks ago. Insurance is replacing it so I’m on the hunt again. I’ve got more wiggle room for a Gen II … would you buy another ‘17 or go with another year? During my research over a year ago I read ‘17s had lower HP numbers due to drivetrain loss, phaser issues, oil pan, (I had all that work done $4k). 18’s for some reason had the highest reported issues. So would you go ‘’19 or ‘20?

 

[JorgesRaptor]

Brotha I have a ‘20 and the only issues I had were oil consumption (fixed with reprogram) & moisture on passenger side (fixed with drain elbow).

No truck is really the same but I’ve been super happy with this one!

 

[Donovan]

DAMN IT.




This is only an outrage because its an Avalanche Grey..

 

[BacDoc]

Brotha I have a ‘20 and the only issues I had were oil consumption (fixed with reprogram) & moisture on passenger side (fixed with drain elbow).

No truck is really the same but I’ve been super happy with this one!

My local dealer has a ‘20 with 25k miles I’m looking at. If I don’t have to do phasers cover and oil pain service again that will save me $4k. Oh and the sunroof broke. Lol

 

[BacDoc]

DAMN IT.




This is only an outrage because its an Avalanche Grey..

This is why I asked. I looked 9 months for that Avalanche and I want another one. But my budget is a little bigger now and I’m wanting to avoid some of the ‘17 pitfalls of the 19-20 is better option.

 

[CigarPundit]

I don’t know, but I would buy my ‘19 again 100%. I did have the cam phasers replaced with the new P/N a few months ago, and it took one day (no cab removal) and has run great ever since. I haven’t had any of the other reported issues. YMMV.

 

[WillieFlo]

I would buy another Gen 2.......swap my aftermarket bolt on mods from my current 2018 to the new one, and enjoy the lower mileage Gen 2. Then sell off my 2018. No regrets if I stay with my 2018 or move to a lower mileage '19 or '20.

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

hope you didnt need a bac doc after that. i just might know somebody.

each truck is different no matter the year. just go over the truck since you know what to look for.

 

[Zeusmotorworks]

I'd say '19 at the earliest. I'm not fond of the Gen 3 exterior, but everything else is nice. Have a 2020 feel like all I'm missing is infotainment and <edit> coil spring linked <edit> rear.

 

[Jonesky]

I’d say 2020 later production for no phaser issues