I lost my first AV in my divorce with about 50K miles on it after several choice modifications. The kids all argued about who was going to get it, little did they know that it would be wholesaled. I have owned at least 6 yukons, 1 corvette, 7 BMWs, 2 Mercedes, 2 Fords, 1 Lexus, 1 Saab, 1 Volvo, 4 Hondas, 3 Toyotas, 2 Nissans...
The reliability of the suburban/avalanche, in my opinion is at a completely different level than other GM vehicles. When wife 2.0 said, 'why don't you buy another avalanche, it might be your last chance' (since I spoke about it with reverence at some times when we would need a nice hauler or simply saw one on the road), I jumped at the opportunity.
While I have a long history of cars and love BMWs, the Avalanche is simply home.... In my use case, it was a hauler once per year, mostly for Christmas trees and helping friends, but mostly that comfortable friend that could go anywhere and do anything I asked of it...
I got back in a couple of months ago with a 2013 Z71 and would do it all over again.....