2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Avalanche 1500 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 154 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. That ranks 2nd out of 12 Avalanche 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (45 complaints, 29%), typically at around 129,500 miles. Complaints mention 15 crashes, 1 fire, 16 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 154owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 15complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 45 | 29% | 129,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 33 | 21% | 85,415 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 15 | 10% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 11 | 7% | 115,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 11 | 7% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 8 | 5% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 7 | 5% | 92,894 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 4% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 3% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 5 | 3% | 92,448 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 3% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 3% | 106,447 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 3% | 138,104 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 3% | 84,033 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 2% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 2% | 169,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 2% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 2% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 1% | 40,501 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 200,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Brake line corrosion failure (EA11001) — opened Jan 5, 2011, closed Apr 8, 2015.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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Vehicle was involved in a collision, striking a cement stair case and embankment, before rotating to final rest during which time the cab separated completely from the frame. One occupant was trapped in the cab and one was ejected. Information submitted by case investigator, Trp. [XXX] - Iowa State…
Other Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Avalanche 1500 | 29 | 1 |
| 2012 Avalanche 1500 | 16 | 0 |
| 2011 Avalanche 1500 | 28 | 2 |
| 2010 Avalanche 1500 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 Avalanche 1500 | 20 | 0 |
| 2008 Avalanche 1500 | 37 | 0 |
| 2007 Avalanche 1500 | 113 | 1 |
| 2006 Avalanche 1500 | 39 | 1 |
| 2005 Avalanche 1500 | 129 | 1 |
| 2004 Avalanche 1500 | 144 | 0 |
| 2003 Avalanche 1500 | 182 | 0 |
| 2002 | 154 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
Owners most often report service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic, parking brake problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 45 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Avalanche 1500 model years, the 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.