MYRModel Year Report

2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500

● Typical for this model
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:27:36.308Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 2002: 154 complaints 2002 2003: 182 complaints 2004: 144 complaints 2004 2005: 129 complaints 2006: 39 complaints 2006 2007: 113 complaints 2008: 37 complaints 2008 2009: 20 complaints 2010: 6 complaints 2010 2011: 28 complaints 2012: 16 complaints 2012 2013: 29 complaints 2013
2002: 154 complaints
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YearComplaints
2002154
2003182
2004144
2005129
200639
2007113
200837
200920
20106
201128
201216
201329

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 29%

29% of complaints: service brakes — 45 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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CAR CRASH AND BRAKS LOCKED AIR BAGS DIDNT DEPLOY, INJURIES LEFT UNPAID AND VEHICLE DAMAGES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250730

I LOST MY BRAKES TOTALLY NOT JUST HALF OF THEM PULLING A SMALL TRAILER WITH IRON GOING DOWN A LONG HILL IN MANKATO, MN. ON MADISON AVE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180824

WHILE DRIVING THRU A PARKING LOT AFTER PICKING UP MY LUNCH, THE FOOD BEGAN TO FALL WHICH I TOOK MY EYES OFF DRIVING TO CATCH IT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140328

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 17%

17% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 26 distinct reports on file.

PARKING BRAKE 10%

10% of complaints: parking brake — 15 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
AIR BAGS 5%

5% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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CAR CRASH AND BRAKS LOCKED AIR BAGS DIDNT DEPLOY, INJURIES LEFT UNPAID AND VEHICLE DAMAGES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250730

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. THE CONTACT'S SON WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN RATE OF SPEED WHEN HIS VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH A GUARDRAIL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190827

SON HIT A TREE HEAD ON TOTALED AVALANCHE FRONT END AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY WHY?????????? *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20090217

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080207 — wheels

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND

Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.

Campaign 07E106000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20110105 — EA (closed 20150408)

Brake line corrosion failure

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (45 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (26 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for parking brake issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E106000 (wheels) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2008 ▲ 2006 ● 2007

WORST YEARS

◆ 2003 ● 2004 ● 2005

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FAQ

Is the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.