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Chevrolet Avalanche Problems, Recalls and MPG by Year

What this means

NHTSA lists 22 recall campaigns across the Chevrolet Avalanche, 2000–2013. Owners have filed 2,954 complaints with NHTSA. Of the last 14 model years with settled counts, the 2002 drew the most (658) and the 2000 the fewest (2).

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls22campaignsCovering 2000–2013 model yearsSource: NHTSA Complaints2,954filedOwner reports across 14 model yearsSource: NHTSA ODI Fuel economy17mpg combined2013 model, best configurationSource: EPA

Chevrolet Avalanche complaints by model year

2,954 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.

ComplaintsStill collecting reports3Recall campaigns

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fewest complaints

  • 2000 · 2 complaints
  • 2001 · 2 complaints
  • 2012 · 52 complaints

Most complaints

  • 2002 · 658 complaints
  • 2007 · 493 complaints
  • 2003 · 395 complaints

Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →

Problem areas by model year

Complaints that name each component, 2004–2013. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.

Chevrolet Avalanche owner complaints by component and model year (NHTSA ODI)
Component2004200520062007200820092010201120122013
Air bags 21239276148505766928
Unknown or other 89382603552553254
Electrical system 114715352869816
Structure 14669446111727327
Service brakes 8818137411512
Power train 192616235431232
Engine 5343017261235
Steering 201615620123

Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Chevrolet Avalanche recalls (22)

Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Avalanche model year, newest first.

NHTSA recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Avalanche
CampaignFiledWhatModel yearsRepaired
21V050000Feb 5, 2021Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode2007–201144%
21V052000Feb 5, 2021Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode2007, 2008, 200954.8%
21V053000Feb 5, 2021Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode2009, 2010, 201357%
21V054000Feb 5, 2021Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode2010–201363.3%
21V051000Feb 5, 2021Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode201254.5%
14V827000Dec 30, 2014Ignition Lock Actuator may Bind2011, 201263.3%
13V001000Jan 2, 2013Shifting out of Park/FMVSS 102/FMVSS 1142013—
11V007000Jan 6, 2011REAR AXLE CROSS PIN FRACTURE2011—
10V643000Dec 17, 2010REAR AXLE CROSS PIN FRACTURE2011—
10V240000Jun 4, 2010HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER MODULE SHORT CIRCUIT2007, 2008, 2009—
09V154000May 6, 2009FUEL SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE2009—
08V441000Aug 28, 2008HEATED WIPER WASHER SYSTEM2007, 2008—
06V307000Aug 11, 2006CERTIFICATION TIRE LABEL/FMVSS 1102007—
06V289000Aug 3, 2006FUEL RAIL DAMPER RETAINER CLIP/WORKHORSE2004, 2005, 2006—
05V552000Dec 7, 2005TIRE INFORMATION LABEL/FMVSS 1102006—

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.

Check on NHTSA ↗
All 22 Chevrolet Avalanche recalls by model year →

Fuel economy by model year

200213–14 mpg
200313–14 mpg
200414–15 mpg
200514–15 mpg
200614 mpg
200714–16 mpg
200814–16 mpg
200916 mpg
201014–17 mpg
201117 mpg
201217 mpg
201317 mpg

EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Where to next

2013 Chevrolet Avalanche report111 complaints · 3 campaigns →2012 Chevrolet Avalanche report52 complaints · 3 campaigns →2011 Chevrolet Avalanche report155 complaints · 5 campaigns →Every Chevrolet modelChevrolet models →

Chevrolet Avalanche FAQ

How many recalls has the Chevrolet Avalanche had?

NHTSA lists 22 recall campaigns that cover at least one Chevrolet Avalanche model year from 2000 to 2013. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.

Which Chevrolet Avalanche year has the most complaints?

Among the last 14 model years with settled counts, the 2002 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (658) and the 2000 the fewest (2). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.

What are the most common Chevrolet Avalanche problems?

Across the 2004–2013 model years, owners most often name the air bags, unknown or other, electrical system in complaints filed with NHTSA.

What mpg does the Chevrolet Avalanche get?

EPA rates the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche at 17 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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