Dash has cracked in 2 places near the passenger air bag and in one place above the instrument housing. Checking online forums identifies that this is a common issue with chevrolet dashes. This creates a safety hazard in the event of a collision as these pieces could become projectiles. At this point chevrolet is not offering to fix the issue.
The worst 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags3
- Body1
- Driver assistance1
Problems by type
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- Airbags3
- Body1
- Driver assistance1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 337
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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- This PI Communications information on an alternative product dealers can use to perform 19-NA-255: Wax...
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- New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
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- This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.
- This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced...
2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3L 8‑cyl | RWD | 15 | 21 | 17 |
| 5.3L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 |
What 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dash board cracked
Cracked dash above instrument panel. Crack began during normal on-road driving.
Dash is cracking above steering wheel, from windshield side extending to steering wheel.
Dash board cracks formed on passenger airbag and driver over instrument panel. Possible airbag deployment puncture hazard and vibration distraction while moving.
My dashboard cracked like many others have done. Driving down the road it just started cracking and a week later it had created a large crack over the instrument panel about 9 inches in length
Dashboard cracking badly
Cracked dashboard
Dash cracked on driver side and passenger side
Center of dash is not sturdy enough caused a crack from center dash air vent corner on passenger side corner to the air bag.
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Questions about the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
Is the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 reliable?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, fewer than a typical Avalanche 1500 model year.
What is the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 year score?
The 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 scores 88 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
Airbags, with 3 complaints. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 have bad airbags?
The Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (49 complaints), 2008 (16 complaints) and 2003 (12 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 get?
Official estimates for the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 range from 17 mpg combined. The most efficient version (5.3L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 15 city and 21 highway.
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