MYRModel Year Report

2001 Chevrolet Avalanche

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2001 Chevrolet Avalanche
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:10:10.672Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Avalanche Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 444 complaints 2003: 204 complaints 2003 2004: 165 complaints 2005: 71 complaints 2005 2006: 11 complaints 2007: 377 complaints 2007 2008: 258 complaints 2009: 76 complaints 2009 2010: 111 complaints 2011: 127 complaints 2011 2012: 36 complaints 2013: 82 complaints 2013
2001: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19990
20002
20012
2002444
2003204
2004165
200571
200611
2007377
2008258
200976
2010111
2011127
201236
201382

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 of 2 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages.

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TAILGATE ON CHEVROLET AVALANCHE WON'T CLOSE OR POPS OPEN WHILE DRIVING.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040227

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL INCIDENTS OF THE STALLING OF MY 8.1 L EQUIPPED AVALANCHE, MOSTLY AT IDLE, SUCH AS AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, DRIVE THRU'S, ETC.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060919

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20020801 — EA (closed 20040112)

THROTTLE STICKING CLOSED

I 20040430 — EA (closed 20050228)

HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES

I 20051220 — DP (closed 20060531)

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

I 20100330 — PE (closed 20110105)

Brake line corrosion failure

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Chevrolet Avalanche — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche 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 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche?

The most-reported component is latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche 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.