Chevrolet Avalanche recalls and problems
18 recalls and 1,966 owner complaints for 12 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
18
Complaints
1,966
Crashes reported
81
Fires reported
14
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Chevrolet Avalanche by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Avalanche | 2 | 82 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 Avalanche | 3 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 Avalanche | 3 | 127 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Avalanche | 3 | 111 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Avalanche | 5 | 76 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 Avalanche | 4 | 258 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 0 |
| 2007 Avalanche | 4 | 377 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 0 |
| 2006 Avalanche | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 Avalanche | 3 | 71 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 Avalanche | 5 | 165 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 Avalanche | 4 | 204 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 Avalanche | 2 | 444 | 38 | 0 | 31 | 3 |
Most reported Chevrolet Avalanche problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 593 | |
| Unknown or Other | 303 | |
| Structure | 275 | |
| Electrical System | 209 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 176 | |
| Service Brakes | 139 | |
| Power Train | 107 | |
| Engine | 66 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 54 | |
| Suspension | 48 |
All Chevrolet Avalanche recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V-054 | Feb 5, 2021 | 2010–2013 | Air Bags | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold… |
| 21V-053 | Feb 5, 2021 | 2009–2010, 2013 | Air Bags | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon… |
| 21V-051 | Feb 5, 2021 | 2012 | Air Bags | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and… |
| 21V-050 | Feb 5, 2021 | 2007–2011 | Air Bags | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet… |
| 21V-052 | Feb 5, 2021 | 2007–2009 | Air Bags | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra… |
| 14V-827 | Dec 30, 2014 | 2011–2012 | Electrical System | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and… |
| 10V-240 | Jun 4, 2010 | 2007–2009 | Electrical System | Gm is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 buick, lucerne; cadillac dts; hummer h2; model year 2008-2009 buick enclave; cadillac cts; model year 2007-2009 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet… |
| 09V-154 | May 6, 2009 | 2009 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Gm is recalling 27,188 my 2009 cadillac escalade, escalade hybrid, escalade esv, and escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, suburban, tahoe, tahoe hybrid, and colorado; and gmc yukon, yukon hybrid, yukon xl, and canyon… |
| 08V-441 | Aug 28, 2008 | 2007–2008 | Electrical System | Gm is recalling 857,735 my 2006-2008 buick lucerne; cadillac dts; hummer h2; my 2007-2008 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; gmc acadia, sierra, yukon, yukon… |
| 06V-289 | Aug 3, 2006 | 2004 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain trucks equipped with an 8.1l v8 (Rpo l8-VIN g) engine have a condition in which the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. |
| 05V-552 | Dec 7, 2005 | 2006 | Equipment | Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 05V-379 | Aug 29, 2005 | 2002 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (Abs) activation. |
| 05V-163 | Apr 22, 2005 | 2003–2005 | Seat Belts | On certain crew cab pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the 2nd row center occupant seat belt routing may make it difficult to position the lap portion of the safety belt low around the hips of occupants… |
| 05V-055 | Feb 14, 2005 | 2005 | Power Train | Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 05V-043 | Feb 8, 2005 | 2004–2005 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Certain trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans equipped with bosch hydro-boost brake assemblies, the hydraulic brake booster pressure accumulator may crack and separate from the hydro-boost assembly during normal… |
| 04V-129 | Mar 17, 2004 | 2002–2004 | Structure | On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the galvanized steel tailgate support cables that retain the tailgate in the full open (Horizontal) position may corrode, weaken, and eventually fracture. |
| 04V-045 | Feb 4, 2004 | 2003–2004 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 03V-019 | Jan 27, 2003 | 2003 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, vehicles, during a 30 degree left angle frontal impact of sufficient severity, a tear could develop in the mid-frame cross member at its attachment to the left frame… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Chevrolet Avalanche?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche has the most reports (444). Check the 2002 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Avalanche have?
NHTSA lists 18 safety recalls covering Chevrolet Avalanche model years 2002–2013.
What are the most common Chevrolet Avalanche problems?
Owners report air bags, unknown or other, structure problems most often.