Oil Reset Procedure: Chevrolet Avalanche 2002-2013
Oil Reset Procedure for Chevrolet Avalanche 2002-2013
Easy to follow oil reset procedure for Chevrolet Avalanche 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.
Chevrolet Avalanche oil reset procedure for the year 2002 through 2006.
1. Turn ignition to the “ON” position.
2. Slowly depress accelerator pedal 3 times within 5 seconds. “CHANGE OIL SOON” lamp will flash.
3. Turn ignition off.
4. Start engine.
5. Oil life will display 100%.
With DIC:
1. Turn ignition to the “ON” position.
2. Press “FUEL INFORMATION” button repeatedly until “OIL LIFE” is displayed.
3. Press and hold button with the arrow pointing left until “100%” is displayed.
Chevrolet Avalanche oil reset procedure for the year 2007 through 2013.
1. Turn ignition to the “RUN” position.
2. Display “OIL LIFE REMAINING” on the DIC.
3. If vehicle is not equipped with DIC buttons, the vehicle must be in park to access this display.
4. Press and hold (for more than 5 seconds) the “SET/RESET” button on the DIC, or the trip odometer reset button on vehicles not equipped with DIC buttons.
5. Turn ignition off. *Can also be reset by depressing accelerator pedal 3 times within 5 seconds when key is first turned on.
Chevrolet Avalanche oil reset procedure for the year 2007 through 2009.
1. Turn ignition to the “RUN” position. Display “OIL LIFE REMAINING” on the DIC.
2. If vehicle is not equipped with DIC buttons, the vehicle must be in park to access this display.
3. Press and hold (for more than 5 seconds) the “SET/RESET” button on the DIC, or the trip odometer reset button on vehicles not equipped with DIC buttons.
4. Turn ignition off. *Can also be reset by depressing accelerator pedal 3 times within 5 seconds when key is first turned on.
About Chevrolet Avalanche
On the GMT800 platform, the Avalanche was first introduced to the public in September of 2001 as a model for the next year. The first-generation Chevrolet Avalanches have body cladding made of a light gray plastic that was meant to visually differentiate them from the Suburban and Yukon XL. Additionally, Avalanche provided the general public with a sneak peek at the next generation of front fascia designs that would be used across the full GM lineup. Each light assembly and the grille are separated by a full-length chrome strip, and a gold Chevrolet “bow tie” is located in the middle of the strip. In contrast to the soft box that was seen on the other GMT800 versions, the bonnet and fenders of this model exhibited severe folds.
The cladding on models from 2003 was darker, but General Motors’ new president, Rick Wagoner, insisted that it be removed because it was “unpopular” (as did certain elements of the public). Beginning in the middle of the year, customers had the option of ordering Avalanche without the cladding. The uncladded model, also known as the Without Body Hardware (or better by its initialism “WBH”), and alternatively called “slicksides” by GM marketers, is similar in appearance to the 2003–2005 Silverado in the front.
When it was first introduced, Chevrolet marketed the Avalanche as a vehicle that could “transition from an SUV to a super SUV.” This was made possible by a plastic cover and an exclusive “midgate” that could open and close, which GM referred to as their Convert-a-Cab system. The midgate was a divider that was located behind the second row of seats. It could be folded down, along with the seats, to create a longer bed area. Alternatively, it could be folded up to create a larger cab area. The Cadillac Escalade EXT, the Hummer H2 SUT, and the GMC Envoy XUV all featured a midgate that was very similar to this one.
