Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 897 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, across 12 model years (2002–2013). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (182). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Avalanche 1500 year: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 Avalanche 1500: 182 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2002 Avalanche 1500: 154 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2004 Avalanche 1500: 144 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2010 Avalanche 1500: 6 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2012 Avalanche 1500: 16 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2009 Avalanche 1500: 20 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 226 | 11 | 1 |
| Air Bags problems | 147 | 12 | 19 |
| Service Brakes problems | 127 | 8 | 7 |
| Structure | 71 | 12 | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 69 | 6 | 2 |
| Power Train | 62 | 10 | 1 |
| Steering | 43 | 8 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 30 | 8 | 3 |
| Engine | 27 | 9 | 2 |
| Tires | 26 | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 6 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 19 | 9 | 0 |
| Visibility | 19 | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 18 | 7 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 16 | 6 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 7 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 5 | 2 |
| Equipment | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2004: electrical system (53)
- 2003: electrical system (84)
All Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Avalanche 1500 | 29 | 1 | — | Unknown or Other | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2012 Avalanche 1500 | 16 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2011 Avalanche 1500 | 28 | 2 | — | Air Bags | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2010 Avalanche 1500 | 6 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2009 Avalanche 1500 | 20 | 0 | — | Air Bags | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2008 Avalanche 1500 | 37 | 0 | — | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2007 Avalanche 1500 | 113 | 1 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 Avalanche 1500 | 39 | 1 | — | Power Train | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2005 Avalanche 1500 | 129 | 1 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2004 Avalanche 1500 | 144 | 0 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2003 Avalanche 1500 | 182 | 0 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2002 Avalanche 1500 | 154 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2002 (154), 2003 (182), 2004 (144), 2005 (129), 2007 (113) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Avalanche 1500 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
Electrical System, with 226 complaints across 11 model years.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.