Used Chevy Avalanche 2500 8.1L – Reliability Deep Dive (Indestructible, or Bust?

Affiliate links in this description. I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel! This allows me to make more videos like this one. Vehicle in this video is a 2002 Chevy Avalanche 2500 with the 8.1L (8100) Vortec V8 and 4L85E transmission. a little over 270,000 and in excellent condition. This one was review worthy. AC Delco Water Pump (PN# 252-732) for 8.1 Vortec V8: https://amzn.to/417jIiV AC Delco Wheel Hub bearing (Note, the title says "rear". These are front. Ignore that detail in the title). https://amzn.to/412e7uc Moog Wheel Hub bearing (this title is correct) : https://amzn.to/41Ccdk2 GM Genuine intake manifold gaskets (PN # 89017539) 8.1L Vortec : https://amzn.to/45gHY4y The Beast Sun Shell (For 4L60E owners ONLY): https://amzn.to/415QalC X Tools D7 Bidirectional Scan Tool: https://amzn.to/419ln7z Dewalt Battery Jump Starter: https://amzn.to/3HxSqLQ Bluetooth Scan Tool: https://amzn.to/4lpPgYB My Mic setup (DJI): https://amzn.to/3HCPuNU Jackery Solar Generator: https://amzn.to/45AHWDk Intro 0:00 The Good Engine 3:17 The Good 4L85E Transmission 4:40 The Bad (Transmissions 4L60E & 4L85E) 6:45 The Bad (engine and the rest of the stuff) 9:55 Test Drive 13:32 Recap and DOBS rating 14:30