2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
Typical pattern 10.9% of complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2002 vehicle — around the middle of the 230 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 3.2 yr in service. The most-reported system is service brakes, hydraulic (125 complaints), typically at 3.8 yr or about 43,000 miles.
- Complaints
- 540
- Median age at failure
- 3.2 yr
- Median mileage
- 45,000 n=385
- Crash / fire / tow
- 10.6% of reports
- Safety recalls
- 4
09E012000 2009-04-07
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 CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
06E043000 2006-05-19
Fuel system
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 MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
05V379000 2005-08-29
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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 RECALL WILL BE LAUNCHED IN THE "SALT BELT" STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ONLY.
THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
04V129000 2004-03-17
Structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments
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 FRACTURE. IF BOTH CABLES FRACTURED, THE TAILGATE WOULD SUDDENLY DROP AND STRIKE THE TOP SURFACE OF THE REAR BUMPER.
ANYONE SITTING OR STANDING ON THE HORIZONTAL SURFACE OF THE TAILGATE WHEN BOTH CABLES FRACTURED COULD BE INJURED BY FALLING FROM THE TAILGATE. ON VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THE BUMPER REMOVED, THE TAILGATE MAY DROP EVEN LOWER. ADDITIONALLY, IF THERE IS CARGO ON THE TAILGATE THE CARGO MAY FALL OFF IF THE SUPPORT CABLES FRACTURE.
Tires mileage not reported 0 mo in service
FOUR PRIMARY TIRES ARE 17" INCHES. HOWEVER, EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE IS 16" INCHES. A MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER IT WOULD BE UNSAFE FOR HIM TO OPERATE VEHICLE USING 16" SPARE TIRE IN COMBINATION WITH A 17" SPARE TIRE ON SAME AXLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK
Tires mileage not reported 9 mo in service
SPARE TIRE IN THE VEHICLE IS A DIFFERENT SIZE THEN THE ONE ON VEHICLE. TIRE ON VEHICLE IS 17 INCHES AND SPARE TIRE IS 16 INCHES. CONTACTED DEALER WHO IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK CONSUMER ADDS OWNERS MANUAL STATES THAT MIXING TIRES COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE DRIVING. MANUFACTURER IS AWARE. *TT
Tires mileage not reported 1.2 yr in service
THE INCIDENT ON MAY 11, 2002. THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY GOING 65 MPH. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD 8827 MILES AND HAD ORIGINAL WHEELS AND TIRES. THE INCIDENT ON NOVEMBER 10, 2002: THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL, INCLUDING THE DISC BRAKE MECHANISM, SEPARATED AND BEARING PARTS, ETC. WERE SCATTERED ON THE STREET. THE EXPOSED WHEEL WELL DUG INTO THE CONCRETE AND SHOCK ABSORBER AND STRUTS CLEARLY VISIBLE WITH WHEEL SEPARATED. PHOTOS ARE AVAILABLE IF NEEDED. DT
Service brakes, hydraulic mileage not reported 3 mo in service crash / fire / tow
WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ON WET PAVEMENT, CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND ABS FAILED TO ACTIVATE WHICH RESULTED IN VEHICLE ROLLING OVER.*AK. CONSUMER STATED AS SOON AS HE APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE WHEELS LOCKED UP AND THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE BROKE LOOSE FROM THE ROAD AND SPUN 90 DEGREES TO THE LEFT, VEHICLE SKIDDED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THROUGH A FENCE, VEHICLE THEN ROLLED INTO A DITCH, CONSUMER ALSO ADDED THAT THE FRONT AND SIDE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*JB