MYRModel Year Report

2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500

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2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:27:47.001Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2012 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
2012: 16 complaints
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YearComplaints
2002154
2003182
2004144
2005129
200639
2007113
200837
200920
20106
201128
201216
201329

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.

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 of 16 total reports mentions: electronic stability control (esc).

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electronic stability control (esc) issues (1 reports on file for this year).
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2008 ▲ 2006 ● 2007

WORST YEARS

◆ 2003 ● 2002 ● 2004

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FAQ

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