2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
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.
- Complaints
- 154
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2002
Opened by NHTSA
55% of complaints
Complaints per year
2002: 154 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 154 |
| 2003 | 182 |
| 2004 | 144 |
| 2005 | 129 |
| 2006 | 39 |
| 2007 | 113 |
| 2008 | 37 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 29 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
55% · 84 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
Show complaint excerpts
Car crash and braks locked air bags didnt deploy, injuries left unpaid and vehicle damages.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-07-30
Also filed under Air bags
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, 2018-08-24
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, 2014-03-28
Also filed under Exterior lighting and steering
Parking brake
10% · 15 reportsElectrical system
7% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and speedometer/odometer.
Structure
7% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing body and hinge and attachments.
Air bags
5% · 8 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2019-08-27
Son hit a tree head on totaled avalanche front end air bag did not deploy why??????????
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-02-17
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 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…
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).
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2008-02-07Wheels07E106000 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…
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.
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2011-01-05Engineering analysisClosed 2015-04-08 Brake line corrosion failure
Buy-smart checklist
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 84 reports on file for this year.
- Parking brake: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 11 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 07E106000 · Wheels
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- 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 55% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.