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Chevrolet Avalanche 1500

1,115 federal complaints across 12 model years (2002-2013) ยท 5 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. Hover a bar for the count.

2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years

Which years to avoid

Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.

Years to look at twice

  1. 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 - 213 complaints
  2. 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 - 185 complaints
  3. 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 - 175 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Quieter years

  1. 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 - 63 complaints
  2. 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 - 142 complaints
  3. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 - 153 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.

What fails, all years combined

Electrical system
228
Brakes
204
Air bags
147
Body & structure
72
Power train
63
Steering
44

Every model year

Model yearComplaintsRecalls
2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500381
2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500200
2011 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500432
2010 Chevrolet Avalanche 150070
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500270
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500490
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 15001421
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500631
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 15001531
2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 15001750
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 15002130
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 15001850

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
13V0010002013SteeringGeneral Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, and
11V0070002011SuspensionGENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, COLORADO, EXPRESS, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC CANYO
10V6430002011SuspensionGENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT, CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO LD AND GMC SIERRA LD VEHICLES. THE REAR AXLE CROSS PINS WERE NOT PROPERLY
06V3070002007WheelsCERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN I
06V2890002005-2006Engine And Engine CoolingON 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 RETE