2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Avalanche 2500 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500. That ranks 3rd out of 6 Avalanche 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (5 complaints, 56%), typically at around 145,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 5 | 56% | 145,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 22% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 11% | 118,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 11% | 38,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Brakes lines broke while in traffic at stop light. Manage to drive in low gear 1/2 block to repair shop. They replaced the lines
Sitting at a stop light the brakes failed. Holding the brake while waiting for the light to change, the pedal all of a sudden went to the floor. When i began moving i had to keep the truck below 30 mph to allow the brakes to work with increased stopping distance factored in. After about a 5 mile…
2003 2500 avalanche brake lines heavily rusted deep pits below driver seat and along left frame rail will replace. *tr
I have a 2003 truck that is regularly serviced at gm dealerships and another professional shop. I alternate shops to make sure i am getting the best service and making sure any problems are caught before they are serious. I wash my truck on a regular basis always getting the underbody/chassis…
Brakes suddenly gave out. Pedal fell to floor and when i took it to be repaired i was told all the brake lines rotted out. I don't understand this because by vehicle was garage kept. My total bill was $875.00. *tr
Other Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 years
← 2002 Avalanche 2500 · 2004 Avalanche 2500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Avalanche 2500 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 Avalanche 2500 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 Avalanche 2500 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 Avalanche 2500 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 Avalanche 2500 | 60 | 0 |
See all Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 problems by year, every Chevrolet model, or the Chevrolet VIN decoder.
Similar Chevrolet models
Embed this 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500?
Owners most often report service brakes, structure, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.