Known Recalls

Model year record

2002 Chevrolet Avalanche

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 562 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V379000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,353,718
Reported to NHTSA
2005-08-29
Owners notified
2005-09-22

Defect description

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION. THIS CONDITION IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN ENVIRONMENTALLY CORROSIVE AREAS. THIS RECALL WILL BE LAUNCHED IN THE "SALT BELT" STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ONLY.

Safety risk

THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS ARE TO REMOVE THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR MOUNTING SURFACE ON THE BEARING, APPLY RUST INHIBITOR TO THE CLEANED SURFACE, GREASE THE MOUNTING SURFACE, REINSTALL THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, AND CHECK THE PEAK-TO-PEAK OUTPUT VOLTAGE TO ENSURE THE WHEEL SPEED SIGNAL IS WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V129000

Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments

Component
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
3,662,211
Reported to NHTSA
2004-03-17
Owners notified
2004-09-18

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE GALVANIZED STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES THAT RETAIN THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTAL) POSITION MAY CORRODE, WEAKEN, AND EVENTUALLY FRACTURE. IF BOTH CABLES FRACTURED, THE TAILGATE WOULD SUDDENLY DROP AND STRIKE THE TOP SURFACE OF THE REAR BUMPER.

Safety risk

ANYONE SITTING OR STANDING ON THE HORIZONTAL SURFACE OF THE TAILGATE WHEN BOTH CABLES FRACTURED COULD BE INJURED BY FALLING FROM THE TAILGATE. ON VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THE BUMPER REMOVED, THE TAILGATE MAY DROP EVEN LOWER. ADDITIONALLY, IF THERE IS CARGO ON THE TAILGATE THE CARGO MAY FALL OFF IF THE SUPPORT CABLES FRACTURE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CABLES. INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 7, 20004. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2004, WHEN REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE AVAILABLE, AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH OCTOBER 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR VISIT WWW.MYGMLINK.COM, AND ENTER YOUR VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes54110,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4652,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic3775,685 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments3240,000 mi
Parking brake2820,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1628,366 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1629,350 mi
Structure1443,000 mi
Air bags1178,213 mi
Tires1138,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt1134,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1031,664 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1036,818 mi
Air bags: frontal918,334 mi
Electrical system840,000 mi
Suspension818,224 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear8—
Power train: driveline: differential unit757,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings745,400 mi
Structure: frame and members729,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline698,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch640,000 mi
Power train660,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission614,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly618,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads622,136 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline5—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components542,251 mi
Steering532,000 mi
Structure: body51 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior532,577 mi
Equipment4—
Exterior lighting: fog lights4200 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump475,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump450,000 mi
Unknown or other42,000 mi
Wheels4—
Electrical system: ignition359,546 mi
Engine390,000 mi
Exterior lighting320,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional355,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable327,800 mi
Seat belts: rear/other310,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module355,600 mi
Structure: body: tailgate341,926 mi
Suspension: front319,225 mi
Tires: sidewall331,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls391,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module2—
Air bags: side/window264,900 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel245,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch27,840 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2100 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings241,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly241,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages210,790 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical216,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft293,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)22,498 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor21,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust244,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)250,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers217,803 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing219,000 mi
Suspension: rear293,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control235,000 mi
Child seat: harness/crotch buckle1—
Child seat: retractor1—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: horn110,790 mi
Electrical system: wiring1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system128,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan134,569 mi
Equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)175,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.143,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system141,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap110 mi
Fuel system, other1156,323 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system128,000 mi
Parking brake: driveline136,500 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines171,000 mi
Power train: axle hubs162,438 mi
Power train: driveline114,000 mi
Power train: driveline: universal joint1106,607 mi
Seat belts185,689 mi
Seat belts: front178,213 mi
Seats1—
Service brakes, air: antilock1—
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light1142,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor1—
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, air: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, electric167,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve127,800 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc135,585 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum129,350 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings129,879 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Steering: column1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Structure: body: door1—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments148,500 mi
Structure: body: roof and pillars1—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm129,413 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm129,413 mi
Suspension: front: hub1—
Suspension: front: shock absorber126,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar112,004 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal17,785 mi
Visibility1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system143,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window139,500 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1—
Visibility: windshield150,000 mi
Wheels: rim120,000 mi

The 2001 model has 281 times as many complaints as this one. The 2003 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.