2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Avalanche 1500 years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 11th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. That ranks 11th out of 12 Avalanche 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (15 complaints, 94%), typically at around 55,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 16owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 15 | 94% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 19% | 52,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 6% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | 30,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Dash has cracked in 2 places near the passenger air bag and in one place above the instrument housing. Checking online forums identifies that this is a common issue with chevrolet dashes. This creates a safety hazard in the event of a collision as these pieces could become projectiles. At this…
Dash board cracked
Cracked dash above instrument panel. Crack began during normal on-road driving.
Dash is cracking above steering wheel, from windshield side extending to steering wheel.
Dash board cracks formed on passenger airbag and driver over instrument panel. Possible airbag deployment puncture hazard and vibration distraction while moving.
Other Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 years
← 2011 Avalanche 1500 · 2013 Avalanche 1500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Avalanche 1500 | 29 | 1 |
| 2012 | 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 Avalanche 1500 | 154 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
Owners most often report unknown or other, air bags, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 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 2012 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.