2010 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2010: 6 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
Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
4 of 6 total reports mention: air bags.
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Dash board cracking and falling apart. I removed the dashmat to clean under and seen all the damage. The vehicle was not moving.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-02-21
Takata recall and the remedy to fix it is unavailable for over a year now. GM keeps telling me that I have a safe vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-12-14
Takata recall -- my dashboard is cracked, I fear for all of us that have cracked dashboards around our airbags. The speed at which these airbags deploy could easily turn these broken pieces into shrapnel.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-06-06
Structure
1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. The contact stated the dashboard was fractured near the passenger side air bag. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-07-06
Electrical system
1 of 6 total reports mentions: electrical system.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. In addition, the steering and braking ability failed, the radio was inoperative, and the stability control warning indicator illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-28
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2010 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.