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2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 154 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, most often about the brakes (59% of complaints, typically around 96,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Avalanche 1500 model year since 2000.
Most common 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 problems
Brakes
91 complaints · 59%Half of these problems showed up before 96,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components.
I noticed that by brakes felt like I was losing braking power. I suddenly was able to push my brake pedal to the floor and my braking was reduced. I got home an noticed that my main brake line was severely rusted and fluid was squirting out of a pinhole of my brake line. I searched the internet and found that this is…
Tl contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle would not stop. The brake pedal extended to the floor when it was depressed. The contact had to downshift and cruise to a stop. As of november 26, 2007, the dealer had not inspected or repaired the vehicle. The contact felt that the…
Electrical
11 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 115,500 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, instrument panel.
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. Ignition switch is shorting out, have to jiggle key to start. When driving tuck looses power and shuts off loosing all power steering and all power brakes. Had to muscle truck to shoulder of roadway and restart. Does this intermittently without warning. This is very dangerous situation.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. While attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start. The contact stated that the vehicle eventually started up after waiting for a while. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the fuel pump, battery, and starter were changed; however, the failure…
Body and structure
11 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
Water pours into passenger compartment from shut sunroof if any sort of heavy precipitation, last date below but has been happening since 2005. Have since learned the flooded floor can cause random air bag deployment. This then is a safety issue big time.
Frame corroded/buckled; brake failure(had a near accident) due to rust. 2002 chevy avalanche, well cared for 48,000 miles. Never seen this on any other vehicle I have owned. $6,000 dollar repair. Gm won't look into/address problem. I have read numerous messages on this same problem with gm vehicles. It is not an…
Air bags
8 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 106,000 miles.
The contact owned a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. The contact stated that the driver ran a red light and another vehicle crashed into the driver side door of the contact's vehicle. None of the four air bags deployed. The vehicle was destroyed. The police responded and a report was available. The vehicle was in the…
About 18 months ago the airbag warning light in my 2002 avalanche illuminated and has remained on since. I have the avalanche in the shop for other work and asked that they check the cause of the steady airbag warning light. The diagnosis is that the electrical contact system within the steering wheel is inop and that…
Engine
7 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system.
Well,when driving my 2002 chevy avalanche truck the reduce engine light cuts on. In addition, my truck starts to slow down and reduce speed. Sometimes on the interstate while I'm driving also. I've been to two gm dealership and paid money to have it service. As a result, they were charging me a lot of money, but never…
Engine stall with loss of steering and brakes when turning from tower oaks st onto jones road, a busy 4 lane road. Car stopped in oncoming lane on jones road, just avoiding a head on collision. Crankshaft sensor failure. Had car towed to dealer who infomed me that there was no recall on the crankshaft sensor of the…
Steering
7 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 93,000 miles. Parts named most often: linkages.
Engine stall with loss of steering and brakes when turning from tower oaks st onto jones road, a busy 4 lane road. Car stopped in oncoming lane on jones road, just avoiding a head on collision. Crankshaft sensor failure. Had car towed to dealer who infomed me that there was no recall on the crankshaft sensor of the…
02' chevy avalanche 60k miles, I purchased this truck in nov.2010 it is jan. 2011 not more then 45 days after purchase, the steering is progressively getting worse, grinding noise, turning noise, unbearable to drive and dangerous to drive. Contacted dealer to correct, dealer has not confirmed what will be done yet?…
Transmission
6 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 84,000 miles. Parts named most often: driveline, automatic transmission.
Service 4x light comes on almost everytime driven roaring in drivetrain with relation to speed of truck understand this could be workmanship problem.
Tl contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate properly when the accelerator pedal was depressed. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the entire transmission needed to be replaced at…
Fuel system
6 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 84,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
The contact has a 2002 cheverlot avalache. The contact was driving 25 MPH when the failure happened. The fuel pump went out and the vehicle stalled. This is the only time this happened. The failure and current mileage was 84000. Updated 2/22/10 updated 07/06/10.
Excessive rusting of the frame, brake lines, transmission lines, and fuel lines. The brake, transmission and fuel lines rusted completely out and required a full replacement. The frame has extensive rust and has deteriorated well beyond the frame of my 2003 camaro z28 which is 9 years older! The truck has less than…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Brake line corrosion failure
Summary
On january 11, 2011, odi opened ea11-001 to investigate allegations of premature brake line corrosion failure in model year (my) 1999 through 2003 general motors (gm) full-size pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles sold or registered in the following region of the united states that NHTSA has viewed as salt states for investigations of corrosion related issues:connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin.the subject vehicles represent the first five my's of gm's gmt800 platform production, of whi
Questions about the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (91 complaints, typically around 96,000 miles); electrical (11 complaints, typically around 115,500 miles); body and structure (11 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2002 a bad year for the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Avalanche 1500 model year since 2000, with 154 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.