Complaints
85
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
6
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#112 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Avg mileage:63,808 mi
#29 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:68,086 mi
Crash-related:1
#39 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:77,167 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 12 | — | — | 63,808 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 9 | 1 | — | 68,086 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 | — | — | 77,167 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | 116,972 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 8 | — | — | 62,369 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | — | 27,868 mi | |
| STEERING | 4 | — | — | 32,512 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 110,158 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | — | — | 82,293 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | 155,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 176,500 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 1 | — | 121,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 60,170 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | 18,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 | — | — | 48,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 109,907 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 115,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 45,874 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 220,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 42,000 mi | |
| TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | 1 | — | — | 78,062 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR | 1 | — | — | 68,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 1 | — | — | 86,524 mi |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,808
AIR BAGS
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,086
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,167
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
116,972
POWER TRAIN
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,369
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,868
STEERING
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,512
ENGINE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,158
STRUCTURE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,293
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
155,000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
176,500
SEAT BELTS
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
121,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,170
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
18,000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,000
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
109,907
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
115,000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,874
SERVICE BRAKES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
220,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,000
SUSPENSION:REAR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
TIRES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,000
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,062
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,000
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,524
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