I currently have an 03 Avalanche WBH (Without Body Hardware)
I did not like the cladded truck, either. All that plastic would get knocked off on the places I drive sometimes.
My truck currently has 41K and I have had no problems AT ALL!
This truck runs great. Hauls and tows my travel trailer or my boat very well. Gas mileage is not so good, 14/19 mpg, but this thing is huge. This is the most comfortable road vehicle I have owned. Rides like a Cadillac, really! . Take a trip in one and you would like it, too!
Those of you that post negative stuff here have never driven one, much less owned one.
I like this truck and will buy the new body style Avalance when I pay this one off. Talk all the trash you want to. They have sold 375,000 of these Avalanches since 2001. Someboby likes em'.