Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 — YEARS TO AVOID
Data updated 2026-08-02. Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.
Best bets: 2008, 2006, 2007, 2005, 2004, 2002
COMPLAINT HISTORY
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| 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 |
EVERY YEAR, RANKED
| Year | Ranking | Complaints | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Not enough data | 29 | Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 2012 | Not enough data | 16 | Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 2011 | Not enough data | 28 | Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 2010 | Not enough data | 6 | Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 2009 | Not enough data | 20 | Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 2008 | Recommended | 37 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2007 | Recommended | 113 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2006 | Recommended | 39 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2005 | Recommended | 129 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2004 | Recommended | 144 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2003 | Caution | 182 | This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2002 | Recommended | 154 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |