There are no safety recalls for the 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500, but owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes | 5 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Parking Brake | 1 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 1
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 118,000 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 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes · reported Aug 3, 2024
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
Service Brakes · at 120,000 miles · reported Dec 22, 2014
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 washed off. So, the vehicle is taken care of and kept up.the incident above luckily happened when I was backing up my truck to connect to a trailer. The brake lines burst under the driver side leaking oil all over when the brakes were applied lightly.. Glad it didn't happen fully loaded driving through a…
Service Brakes · at 170,000 miles · reported May 3, 2014
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.
Structure · at 38,000 miles · reported Feb 2, 2010
2002-2009 chevrolet avalanche rear removable window (Frame). Lower l/h side (Passenger side).plastic frame subject to splitting in time with heat and separates and pulls away exposing tempered glass.tempered glass is now in contact with supporting frame and vulnerable to shattering from road vibration or worse, collision,thus injuring passenger(S) including infants in rear seat .my 2003 avalanche frame began cracking early 2007 and is now has a 1 1/2 inch gap.I along with several thousand owners (Research on internet), have brought this matter of defective materials to GM and chevrolets…
Parking Brake · at 118,000 miles · reported Dec 23, 2009
Parking brake cable corroded and failed. Went to apply parking brake while parked on a hill and the cable broke at the left rear wheel. The end of the cable fell to the ground and corrosion was very evident.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2003 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 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500?
Owners report service brakes problems most often (5 reports), followed by structure (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 118,000 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.