Complaints
238
Crashes
11
Fires
2
Injuries
7
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#151 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES
Avg mileage:123,705 mi
Crash-related:2
#220 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Avg mileage:70,735 mi
#318 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:75,204 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 51 | 2 | — | 123,705 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 20 | — | — | 70,735 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 18 | — | — | 75,204 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 16 | 1 | — | 60,624 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 11 | 1 | — | 192,387 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 11 | 1 | — | 58,026 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 | 1 | — | 10,925 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | — | — | 57,462 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | 1 | 1 | 33,990 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 4 | — | — | 18,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 | 1 | — | 25,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 4 | — | — | 44,428 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 3 | — | — | 24,667 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | 91,500 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | 100,021 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | 3,530 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 | — | — | 43,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 159,700 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 115,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 69,621 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR | 2 | — | — | 21,152 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 50 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | 22,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 2 | — | — | 18,194 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 2 | — | — | 3,028 mi | |
| TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | 2 | — | — | 60,000 mi |
SERVICE BRAKES
51
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,705
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,735
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,204
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,624
AIR BAGS
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
192,387
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,026
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,925
SUSPENSION
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,462
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
33,990
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
18,500
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,428
EQUIPMENT
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,667
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,500
STEERING
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,021
TIRES
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
3,530
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,000
ENGINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
159,700
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
15,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
115,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
PARKING BRAKE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,621
SEATS
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,152
STRUCTURE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
22,000
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
18,194
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
3,028
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,000
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