Chevrolet Avalanche Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 100 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Chevrolet Avalanche across 12 model years. The 2002 model year has the most (25). The words owners use most often: “rear axle” (7% of reports).
- 100power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 35%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rear axle: mentioned in 7 of 100 complaints (7%)
- Lunge forward: mentioned in 5 of 100 complaints (5%)
- Transmission fluid: mentioned in 5 of 100 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 83 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 100 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Chevrolet Avalanche power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Avalanche | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2012 Avalanche | 3 | 8% | 34,000 |
| 2011 Avalanche | 9 | 7% | 52,073 |
| 2010 Avalanche | 3 | 3% | 2,551 |
| 2009 Avalanche | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2008 Avalanche | 4 | 2% | 97,000 |
| 2007 Avalanche | 13 | 3% | 85,000 |
| 2006 Avalanche | 4 | 36% | 84,000 |
| 2005 Avalanche | 9 | 13% | 50,500 |
| 2004 Avalanche | 14 | 8% | 52,000 |
| 2003 Avalanche | 14 | 7% | 18,500 |
| 2002 Avalanche | 25 | 6% | 61,219 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:manual transmission:shift pattern indicator
Model years: 2005
Problem: Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock and transmission braking effect." under certain vehicle starting conditions, the shift lever position indicator located in the instrument panel cluster may not illuminate. If the shift lever position indicator does not illuminate, the driver may not know which gear the vehicle is in.
Risk: The vehicle may move in an unintended direction resulting in possible injury to others outside of the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. The recall began on february 14, 2005. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, and gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
In October of 2020, my avalanche only would start in winter after disconnecting and reconnecting the battery. It was also on numerous occasions go into limp mode while driving at normal city speeds meaning it wouldnât go above 25 miles an hour. The entire dash would light up. It threw numerous…
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated and a message indicating that the vehicle was in Reduced Power Engine mode was displayed. The contact veered to the side of the…
Repeated instances of engine misfire/loss of power due to known issue with 5.3L Engines. Chevy/GM have repeatedly not fixed root cause/issues leading to "Stabilitrac/Traction control" error messages during engine misfire while driving in traffic. On 3 of these occasions loss power in…
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS and oil warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the speedometer, the 4-wheel drive function, parking brake, and headlights failed to operate as needed. The instrument panel light…
Purchased a used 2011 chevy avalanche with 87,000 miles one owner from a small dealership. After having the vehicle for about a week noticed it shuddering when pulling any kind of grade. Thinking it was some kind of misfire had all the plugs changed only to find that it also had an oil file problem…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Avalanches have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 100 owner complaints about power train for the Chevrolet Avalanche. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Avalanche power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about power train problems on the Chevrolet Avalanche?
The most frequent phrase is “rear axle”, in 7 of 100 complaints, followed by “lunge forward” (5).
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