2002 Chevrolet Avalanche

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2002: 444 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1999	0
2000	2
2001	2
2002	444
2003	204
2004	165
2005	71
2006	11
2007	377
2008	258
2009	76
2010	111
2011	127
2012	36
2013	82

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 42%

42% of complaints: service brakes — 186 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

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THIS IS SECOND FAILURE OF BRAKE LINE. NO INDICATION OTHER THAN SEVERE RUST UNDER VEHICLE. LOSS OF STIFFNESS IN PEDAL WHEN ATTEMPT TO BRAKE DOWN HILL IN SNOW/ICE. BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON , NEEDED TO USE TRANSMISSION TO CONTROL SPEED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130101

WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, I HIT BRAKES, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I HIT MY DUMPSTER. FOUND THAT A RUSTED BRAKE LINE BURST. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20121004

BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY WENT TO THE FLOOR. RESULTED IN CRASHING INTO CAR STOPPED AHEAD. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20120527

STRUCTURE 15%

15% of complaints: structure — 67 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hinge and attachments and frame and members.

CRASH INJURY

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VEHICLE WAS ENGAGED FROM PARK TO REVERSE AND SLOWLY MOVED BACK AND HIT A FRIEND'S CAR AND THE ENTIRE BUMPER BROKE. INSURANCE REPLACED. IT COST $1200 DOLLARS. DEALER NOTIFIED. *TS *TT

NHTSA ODI report, 20021205

PARKING BRAKE 8%

8% of complaints: parking brake — 37 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing linkage and cable and conventional.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 37 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

INJURY

TIRES 8%

8% of complaints: tires — 34 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt and temporary/emergency spare tire.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2002 — complaint volume: 444

I 20020801 — EA (closed 20040112)

THROTTLE STICKING CLOSED

I 20040219 — EA (closed 20040928)

TAILGATE CABLE BREAKAGE

I 20040430 — EA (closed 20050228)

HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES

R 20040918 — structure

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE GALVANIZED STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES THAT RETAIN THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTAL) POSITION MAY CORRODE, WEAKEN, AND EVENTUALLY FR

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CABLES. INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 7, 20004. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2004, WHEN REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE AVAILABLE, AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH OCTOBER

Campaign 04V129000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20050428 — PE (closed 20050913)

UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION

R 20050922 — service brakes, hydraulic

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION. THIS CONDITION IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN ENVIRONMENTALLY CORROSIVE AREAS. THIS RECA

Remedy: DEALERS ARE TO REMOVE THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR MOUNTING SURFACE ON THE BEARING, APPLY RUST INHIBITOR TO THE CLEANED SURFACE, GREASE THE MOUNTING SURFACE, REIN

Campaign 05V379000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20051220 — DP (closed 20060531)

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

I 20060504 — PE (closed 20060914)

CRANK POSITION SENSOR FAILURE - STALL

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20100330 — PE (closed 20110105)

Brake line corrosion failure