2011 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
Only 28 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 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 28
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2011
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2011: 28 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 28 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
11 of 28 total reports mention: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
Safety issue. Dash is cracking near airbag. This could possibly cause premature deployment of airbag or shrapnel from dash causing harm during deployment. Dash is also cracking over steering wheel area.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-12-03
Also filed under Structure
Takata recall; no GM remedy from tn Chevrolet dealers. Live in martin, tn. 38237 notr: below date field will not allow prior year date; recall +2 years outstanding with no remedy via GM to date.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-14
Electrical system
4 of 28 total reports mention: electrical system.
Structure
4 of 28 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
Power train
3 of 28 total reports mention: power train.
Show complaint excerpts
When slowing down the vehicle surges forward even when brake is being applied. It does not appear to be related to engine surge as it does with sudden gear change as if the vehicle is speeding up from a stand still.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-23
Engine
3 of 28 total reports mention: engine.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2011-01-11Suspension10V643000 General Motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Cadillac escalade ext, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado ld and GMC sierra ld vehicles. The rear axle cross pins were not properly heat treated and…
Remedy: Dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin free of charge. The safety recall began on January 11, 2011. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at…
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2011-01-11Suspension11V007000 General Motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; Chevrolet Avalanche, Colorado, Express, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe; and GMC canyon, sierra, savana…
Remedy: Dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin free of charge. The safety recall began on January 11, 2011. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at…
Buy-smart checklist
2011 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10V643000 · Suspension
- Recall 11V007000 · Suspension
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- Is the 2011 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 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 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.