Complaints
562
Crashes
52
Fires
0
Injuries
45
Fatalities
12
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#154 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES
Avg mileage:118,990 mi
Crash-related:5
#246 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:52,354 mi
Crash-related:9
#337 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Avg mileage:78,654 mi
Crash-related:3
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 54 | 5 | — | 118,990 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 46 | 9 | — | 52,354 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 37 | 3 | — | 78,654 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 32 | — | — | 42,522 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 28 | — | — | 32,501 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 16 | — | — | 35,860 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 16 | — | — | 34,979 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 14 | — | — | 49,620 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 11 | 11 | — | 83,650 mi | |
| TIRES | 11 | 1 | — | 27,660 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 11 | — | — | 33,531 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 10 | — | — | 37,407 mi | |
| TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | 10 | — | — | 36,818 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 9 | 9 | — | 38,558 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | 173,256 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 8 | 1 | — | 19,819 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 8 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 7 | — | — | 57,381 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 7 | — | — | 80,733 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 7 | — | — | 29,433 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 6 | — | — | 92,600 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH | 6 | — | — | 39,630 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 6 | — | — | 64,566 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 | — | — | 12,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 6 | — | — | 46,630 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 6 | — | — | 23,372 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 | — | — | 25,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 5 | — | — | 46,879 mi | |
| STEERING | 5 | 2 | — | 47,632 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 | — | — | 110,000 mi |
SERVICE BRAKES
54
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
118,990
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
46
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,354
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
37
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,654
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
32
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,522
PARKING BRAKE
28
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,501
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,860
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,979
STRUCTURE
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,620
AIR BAGS
11
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,650
TIRES
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,660
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,531
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,407
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,818
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
9
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,558
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
173,256
SUSPENSION
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
19,819
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,381
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,733
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,433
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,600
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,630
POWER TRAIN
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,566
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
12,000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,630
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,372
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,500
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,879
STEERING
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,632
STRUCTURE:BODY
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,000
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