Chevrolet Avalanche years to avoid
More than twice the Avalanche's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Chevrolet Avalanche years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Chevrolet Avalanche complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Chevrolet Avalanche problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags591
- Brakes347
- Body275
- Electrical206
- Engine133
- Transmission100
- Fuel system60
- Visibility54
- Steering51
- Tires49
- Suspension49
- Acceleration41
Most reported problems on the Chevrolet Avalanche
Chevrolet Avalanche problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 81 | 82 | Airbags | 55,000 | 2 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2012 | 88 | 36 | Airbags | 44,000 | 3 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2011 | 69 | 127 | Airbags | 63,000 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 74 | 111 | Airbags | 65,000 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 79 | 76 | Airbags | 76,000 | 5 | 4 | Fewest complaints |
| 2008 | 43 | 258 | Airbags | 75,000 | 4 | 7 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 29 | 377 | Airbags | 95,000 | 4 | 7 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 95 | 11 | Transmission | 90,000 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 82 | 71 | Electrical | 75,370 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 58 | 165 | Electrical | 56,300 | 5 | 6 | |
| 2003 | 51 | 204 | Brakes | 67,000 | 4 | 10 | |
| 2002 | 21 | 444 | Brakes | 51,000 | 2 | 38 | Avoid |
| 2001 | 95 | 2 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | - | 2 | Body | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 18
Questions about the Chevrolet Avalanche
What years of the Chevrolet Avalanche should you avoid?
2002, 2007 and 2008. Each has more than twice the Chevrolet Avalanche's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2002 alone has 444, mostly about brakes and body.
What is the best year for a used Chevrolet Avalanche?
2012, 2009 and 2013 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (36, 76 and 82).
What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Avalanche?
Airbags, with 591 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (347) and body (275).
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Avalanche have?
18 recalls between 2000 and 2013. The 2009 model year has the most, with 5.
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