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Originally Posted by Purple_Haze
Hey guys,
i went through few Silverado trucks in my business, and i need to buy a versatile truck like an avalanche is. My question is, im looking at 2002-4 models, i know that v6 engines are strong and last forever, but would you think an avalanche would be underpowered with one?
currently i drive a 4.8 silvy 2wd with 8ft box, and its ok, but 5.3 on my other one is nicer.
Is 5.3 a good choice for avalanche? also anyh problems with 2-4 model years? what should i be looking for?when buying one?
just saw that hypertech is available for these trucks, what does it do? any gains and pluses from using it? or just B/S?
Thanks!!!
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I did not think you could even get an Avalanche with a 6 cylinder. I could be wrong though. Mine is an 02 4x4 with the 5.3 litre. It rocks! Plenty of power for what I need. It is really versatile. Bed sits up a little high, but you don't have wheel wells to fool around with, that doesn't bother me too much. The things that went wrong with mine (which were fixed by the dealer, even though I bought it used) were the blower motor resistor would not allow the blower to work on setting #1, and the parking brake did not work. Other than that, it is great. Examine the rear of the cab for evidence of water leaking into the cab. I have heard of people complaining about the rear glass being cracked. My plastic around the rear glass has a little piece missing on the corner, but it does not effect the performance any. Also make sure the tailgate cables look and feel secure. I heard there was a recall on these. Mine seem fine. Get one of these, you won't be sorry.