NHTSA Safety Recalls
Chevrolet Avalanche Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2002 to 2013, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 12 model years (2002–2013) the Chevrolet Avalanche has 45 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2004 with 6; the cleanest is 2006 with 1.
- Model years
- 12
- Total recalls
- 45
- Worst year
- 2004
- Cleanest year
- 2006
2002–2013
6 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2 | |
| 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche | 3 | |
| 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche | 3 | |
| 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche | 4 | |
| 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 5 | |
| 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 4 | |
| 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche | 4 | |
| 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1 | |
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 3 | |
| 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche | 6 | |
| 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche | 6 | |
| 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche | 4 |
What gets recalled most on the Chevrolet Avalanche
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE16
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE4
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC4
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER3
- STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS3
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING2
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION2
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1
- EQUIPMENT1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.