Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 855 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 (model years 2002–2013). The most reported problem area is electrical system (223 complaints), followed by air bags (131 complaints). The 2011 model year has the most recalls (2).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 29 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 2 | 28 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 1 | 113 | 5 | 3 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 39 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2005 | 1 | 129 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 144 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 182 | 5 | 3 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 154 | 15 | 1 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2003 (182), 2002 (154) and 2004 (144). Among model years at least two years old, the 2010 has the fewest complaints on file (6).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 223 | 9 of 12 | |
| Air bags | 131 | 9 of 12 | |
| Service brakes | 126 | 7 of 12 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 67 | 5 of 12 | |
| Structure | 63 | 8 of 12 |
All 5 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13V001000 | Jan 2, 2013 | Power train: automatic transmission | 2013 | 54,686 |
| 11V007000 | Jan 6, 2011 | Suspension: rear, axle, spindle | 2011 | 30,566 |
| 10V643000 | Dec 17, 2010 | Suspension: rear, axle, spindle | 2011 | 1,262 |
| 06V307000 | Aug 11, 2006 | Wheels: rim | 2007 | 3,227 |
| 06V289000 | Aug 3, 2006 | Engine and engine cooling | 2005–2006 | 38,439 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 40 complaints and a fire in 13 complaints; 41 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.