2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Avalanche 2500 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500. That is the most of any Avalanche 2500 model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (28 complaints, 47%), typically at around 80,100 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 60owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 28 | 47% | 80,100 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 18% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 12% | 51,062 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 8% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 5% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 5% | 99,657 | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | 3% | 28,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 113,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 2% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | 105,242 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500.
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.
- Trailer hitch receiver failure (EA07013) — opened Sep 14, 2007, closed Sep 12, 2008.
- Trailer hitch receiver failure (PE07025) — opened May 14, 2007, closed Sep 14, 2007.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
With my avalanche, i was towing a trailer with a car loaded and traveling at less than 10 mph, i applied the brakes to slow for a turn and lost nearly all the braking power. I pulled to the shoulder and noticed that one of the brake lines forward of the abs module located inside the left frame rail…
2002 chevy avalanche 2500 with 8.1 engine dies without warning at driving speeds. The battery light comes on, after the vehicle shuts down, but no check engine light and no warning whatsoever. The vehicle just shuts down. When this happens there is no power steering and no brakes for this 7000…
My son was driving my 2002 avalanche when the brake pedal went to the floor without any prior warning or dash lights. Although he did go through the intersection he was trying to stop for there was no traffic and no accident. The problem was a brake line failing.
Saturday january 23, 2016 during a snow storm my 2002 chevy avalanche 2500 vin# [xxx] lost all brake control due to failed and corroded brake line under driver side door at retainer clip on side of frame without any warning signs of soft pedal or intermittent braking. This is the second truck…
The engine shuts off while driving. The vehicle had been idling for several minutes and after pulling out across the highway the engine shut off. After trying for at least 10 minutes it restarted. Thought this was an isolated instance, but has now happened multiple times at various speeds and even…
Other Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Avalanche 2500 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 Avalanche 2500 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 Avalanche 2500 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 Avalanche 2500 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003 Avalanche 2500 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 60 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 28 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Avalanche 2500 model years, the 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.