2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
Only 16 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 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 16
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2012: 16 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 16 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
3 of 16 total reports mention: air bags.
Structure
1 of 16 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
Electronic stability control (esc)
1 of 16 total reports mentions: electronic stability control (esc).
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electronic stability control (esc): 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2012 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 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2012 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.