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Chevrolet Avalanche 2500

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

2,057

Active records

Recalls

21

Active records

TSBs

2,485

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

3

Injuries

86

Crashes

88

Fires

16

Top reported issues — Chevrolet Avalanche 2500

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Condition issue

1,032

Operating state

319

Reporting mechanism

311

Braking behavior

306

Safety restraint issue

285

Fluid issue

157

Noise

155

Driver assistance issue

116

Engine behavior

113

Safety restraint behavior

72

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

65

Performance issue

61

Access/entry issue

56

Vibration/harshness

55

Thermal issue

32

Steering behavior

27

Electrical issue

25

Starting behavior

25

Lighting behavior

19

HVAC behavior

18

Smell

18

Wiper/washer behavior

17

Recent change

14

Ride/handling behavior

12

Infotainment behavior

10

Powering on/off behavior

7

Communication/network issue

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2007 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE

Filed Apr 21, 2026


Traveling hiway on cruise. My 5.3l down shifted to accelerate to go up an incline. Shortly after that there was low to almost no power. Check engine light then came on. I was able to do 30mph on freeway to get it home. Took it to a local garage since gray Daniels chevy wouldn’t service it since I recently transitioned to MS. The problem was the #4 lifter had collapsed. It costed me just shy of $4k out of pocket. I’ve read that this was a recall item for my vehicle, I was never notified. I would…

2013 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE

Filed Jan 8, 2026


3 injured
Crash

I had an auto accident that totaled my vehicle (2013 Chevy Avalanche). It was t-boned by the other vehicle with significant damage from the front quarter panel to the rear quarter panel. All on the driver's side. NONE of the airbags deployed in my vehicle. The other vehicle that hit me had all of the air bags deployed. I had my passenger airbag replaced, based on a manufacturers recall, this past summer 09/26/2025 at a certified Chevy dealer. At that time, they said everything was replaced…

2013 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE

Filed Nov 20, 2025


Odometer Fraud. The contact attempted to purchase a 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 142,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 214,000.

2007 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE

Filed Jun 18, 2025


First recall, Only dealer on Island (Hawaii) went out of business and couldn't be done by a GM dealer. Windshield washer fluid heater was removed by a mechanic shop at my own expense. Second recall, The passenger airbag inflator hasn't been done due to the fact that 2007 - 2014 Chevy Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban & GMC Yukon are known for cracked dashboards which includes my Avalanche. My dashboard was cracked before the airbag recall and I covered the dashboard with fiberglass mat and resin to…

2007 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE

Filed Jun 16, 2025


Airbag warning won't go says my airbag is disabled

2011 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE

Filed Apr 23, 2025


Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 127,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 223,000. Local authorities had been contacted.

2011 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE

Filed Feb 13, 2025


The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a left turn, there was a loud banging sound coming from under the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and the steering wheel became stiff. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not yet diagnosed. The contact believed that failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V643000 (Suspension); however, the VIN was not included.…

2010 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE

Filed Nov 11, 2024


Heard a Loud Pop Bang noise then discovered Dash cracked in several multiple places. Currently need to have airbags attended to as when I last called when it was convenient for me to take vehicle into repair , the repair place can’t meet my needs for time frame to repair. Am now afraid driving with all the cracks in dash but can Not be without vehicle.

2010 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE

Filed Nov 1, 2024


In October of 2020, my avalanche only would start in winter after disconnecting and reconnecting the battery. It was also on numerous occasions go into limp mode while driving at normal city speeds meaning it wouldn’t go above 25 miles an hour. The entire dash would light up. It threw numerous codes. Had to be towed to get it looked at but then would mysteriously start without issue. I took it to young Buick gmc in Layton Utah with no resolution. Finally in December 2020 it was determined by…

2008 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE

Filed Aug 7, 2024


The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.