There are no safety recalls for the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500, but owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA.
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 28 | |
| Service Brakes | 11 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | |
| Electrical System | 5 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 9
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 1
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 80,100 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes · at 98,000 miles · reported Jul 4, 2017
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 directly beneath the drivers seat had ruptured due to corrosion. Further inspection showed all brake lines in that area were covered with corrosion. All brake line were replaced with new stainless steel lines after researching that this very common problem was not authorized for recall. Repair cost…
Engine · at 35,000 miles · reported Mar 9, 2017
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 pound vehicle. Sometimes, once pulled over and shutting everything off and trying to restart it will restart, sometimes taking up to 10 minutes of trying to crank it intermittently before it will restart. It has done this, off and on, at random intervals over the years I have owned it. I have read on the…
Service Brakes · at 200,000 miles · reported Sep 13, 2016
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.
Service Brakes · at 104,000 miles · reported Jan 31, 2016
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 driven a 2004 1500 with the same failed line in same place on frame. Just before the brake line failed there was a small car in front of me with two small children in the back seat that turned right if they came to a full stop I would have not been able to negotiate around them that could have resulted in…
Engine · at 68,000 miles · reported Sep 2, 2014
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 when idling at a stop light.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (28 reports), followed by service brakes (11). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 80,100 miles.
Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.