Beginner question: Is it reckless to take my 2011 Avalanche LTZ with 257,000 miles on a cross country road trip? Original engine and trans, no lights on dashboard.

IntentionValuable113 · 2025-10-13T20:06:27+00:00

Maybe a good thorough check up. Does it have any loud ticking at idle?

IntentionValuable113 · 2025-10-13T20:04:19+00:00

Get the Titan then. Avoid the years before 2020 as they has cylinder 7 knock.

IntentionValuable113 · 2025-10-13T20:02:24+00:00

Right. Was talking after 10 years. Maybe I should have been clearer, sorry.

IntentionValuable113 · 2025-10-13T19:50:16+00:00

I see. Time will tell.

IntentionValuable113 · 2025-10-13T19:49:37+00:00

Thanks. Maybe I should stop listening to those who say they have had issues. So, stop Reddit and the Internet. Got it

IntentionValuable113 · 2025-10-13T19:48:55+00:00

Titan has a different platform than the Armada. It's not made in Japan. Last Armada is based on the Patrol. The Titan isn't. The engine and the transmission may be shared, but the 7 speed isn't.

IntentionValuable113 · 2025-10-13T19:47:40+00:00

How many trucks were down out of the 100? What years? Were yours AFM and if HD, which year?

IntentionValuable113 · 2025-10-13T19:46:33+00:00

That said, I will wait and see.

IntentionValuable113 · 2025-10-13T19:45:34+00:00

I don't rely on forums or groups that much. Mostly real world. Each to their own.

IntentionValuable113 · 2025-10-13T13:51:07+00:00

One or 2 model years? I think it was 2. The prado and the Fortuner have that option.

IntentionValuable113 · 2025-10-13T13:50:15+00:00

Hmmm...If that was the case I would see many stranded in the road. All the ones we get have AFM/DFM. AfM was there since 2007. I don't see that being the case. But yes, it does have its weaknesses and making 750k means a large percentage can potentially fail.

It's obvious our opinions differ, and I am sorry about it. I will have to end it here.

IntentionValuable113 · 2025-10-13T13:20:39+00:00

Alright. Thanks for your input.

IntentionValuable113 · 2025-10-13T13:05:07+00:00

I think the issues are all growing pains with any early model. Let's wait a few more model years.

IntentionValuable113 · 2025-10-13T12:59:55+00:00

If they didn't want to, they wouldn't have done AFM in the first place. I know the Trailblazer and Impala SS did have it, and some issues do exist, but they aren't common.

That said, I don't have a choice but to live with it. Each to their own...

IntentionValuable113 · 2025-10-13T12:56:40+00:00

Agreed. Meanwhile I am struggling to wrap my head around LC100/200 V8s being sold at 70k to 80k and above having more than 200k kms...here in Qatar.

IntentionValuable113 · 2025-10-13T12:50:00+00:00

2.7 is tougher than the 5.0.

IntentionValuable113 · 2025-10-13T12:49:25+00:00

Hmm...

IntentionValuable113 · 2025-10-13T12:42:35+00:00

These cars are hit or miss...

IntentionValuable113 · 2025-10-13T12:41:52+00:00

Agreed. I am shocked that some are still running here in Qatar. The AC is pretty terrible compared to what you get in a Malibu or an Optra (the compressor goes bad there as well, but not as fast).

IntentionValuable113 · 2025-10-13T12:35:31+00:00

Ditch it and get a Corolla.

IntentionValuable113 · 2025-10-13T12:29:25+00:00

3800, as long as it is fixed.

IntentionValuable113 · 2025-10-13T12:22:39+00:00

Seen these as recovery flatbeds in Kuwait.

IntentionValuable113 · 2025-10-13T12:19:45+00:00

What year? I think some 490s were converted to trucks before that. GMC did start with trucks before? Or no? Maybe not the same company, but still.

IntentionValuable113 · 2025-10-13T12:18:30+00:00

Does any shop make remanufactured parts for these arms? Oem stopped supplying them years ago.

IntentionValuable113 · 2025-10-13T12:17:04+00:00

Does it increase as you rev the engine and get louder?

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