Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 - 113 complaints in its first 8 years (182 to date)
- 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 - 101 complaints in its first 8 years (129 to date)
- 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 - 91 complaints in its first 8 years (144 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 - 28 complaints in its first 8 years (28 to date)
- 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 - 29 complaints in its first 8 years (29 to date)
- 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 - 50 complaints in its first 8 years (113 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | 29 | 29 | 1 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | 28 | 28 | 2 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | 20 | 18 | 0 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | 37 | 17 | 0 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | 113 | 50 | 1 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | 39 | 17 | 1 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | 129 | 101 | 1 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | 144 | 91 | 0 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | 182 | 113 | 0 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | 154 | 64 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13V001000 | 2013 | Steering | General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, and... |
| 11V007000 | 2011 | Suspension | GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, COLORADO, EXPRESS, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC... |
| 10V643000 | 2011 | Suspension | GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT, CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO LD AND GMC SIERRA LD VEHICLES. |
| 06V307000 | 2007 | Wheels | CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |
| 06V289000 | 2005-2006 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 (RPO L8-VIN G) ENGINE HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN INADEQUATE... |