Vehicle-to-Vehicle Diagnostic Comparison

2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 2WD V8-5.3LSECTION Vehicle-to-Vehicle Diagnostic Comparison



Vehicle-to-Vehicle Diagnostic Comparison

Comparing the customer's vehicle to a KNOWN GOOD vehicle that is essentially identical will help determine if the customer's concern may be characteristic of a vehicle design. To arrive at a valid conclusion, the comparison must be performed under the same conditions, using the same criteria, on a vehicle that has the same option content as the customer's vehicle.

The comparison vehicle must match the customer's vehicle in the following areas:

* Model Year

* Make

* Model

* Body style

* Powertrain configuration

* Driveline configuration

* Final drive ratio

* Tire/wheel size and type

* Suspension package

* Trailering package

* GVW rating

* Performance options

* Luxury options

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.