The Lemon IndexChevrolet Avalanche recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2002–2013 Chevrolet Avalanche, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2021 · model years 2007–2009
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
557,023 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V052000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2021 · model years 2007–2009, 2011
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2,641,272 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V050000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2021 · model years 2009, 2013
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
692,526 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V053000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2021 · model years 2011–2013
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
1,778,128 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V054000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2021 · model year 2012
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
284,645 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V051000
- Electrical · recall issued Dec 2014 · model years 2011–2012
In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.
84,192 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V827000
- Steering · recall issued Jan 2013 · model year 2013
102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect", and FMVSS No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention." The vehicles may have be.
54,686 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V001000
- Suspension · recall issued Jan 2011 · model year 2011
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, COLORADO, EXPRESS, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC CANYON, SIERRA, SAVANA, YUKON AND YUKON XL VE…
30,566 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V007000
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- Suspension · recall issued Dec 2010 · model year 2011
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT, CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO LD AND GMC SIERRA LD VEHICLES.
1,262 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V643000
- Electrical · recall issued Jun 2010 · model years 2007–2009
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALAN…
1,365,070 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V240000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued May 2009 · model year 2009
GM IS RECALLING 27,188 MY 2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE HYBRID, ESCALADE ESV, AND ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, TAHOE HYBRID, AND COLORADO; AND GMC YUKON, YUKON HYBRID, YUKON XL, AND CANYON VEHIC…
- Lights · recall issued Apr 2009 · model years 2002–2003
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Electrical · recall issued Aug 2008 · model years 2007–2008
GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON X…
- Wheels · recall issued Dec 2007 · model years 2002–2006
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, …
- Wheels · recall issued Aug 2006 · model year 2007
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INCOMPLETE TIRE RIM DESIGNATION ON THE CE…
- Engine · recall issued Aug 2006 · model years 2004–2006 8.1L engines only
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 (RPO L8-VIN G) ENGINE HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued May 2006 · model years 2002–2004
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2…
- Equipment · recall issued Dec 2005 · model year 2006
CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LAB…
- Brakes · recall issued Aug 2005 · model year 2002
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION.
- Seat belts · recall issued Apr 2005 · model years 2003–2005
ON CERTAIN CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE 2ND ROW CENTER OCCUPANT SEAT BELT ROUTING MAY MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO POSITION THE LAP PORTION OF THE SAFETY BELT LOW AROUND THE HIPS OF OCCUPANTS, ESPECIALL…
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Feb 2005 · model year 2005
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK AND TRA…
- Brakes · recall issued Feb 2005 · model years 2004–2005
CERTAIN TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRO-BOOST BRAKE ASSEMBLIES, THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR MAY CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY DURING NORMAL OPERA…
- Body structure · recall issued Mar 2004 · model years 2002–2004
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.
- Brakes · recall issued Feb 2004 · model years 2003–2004
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, ?PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.? SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED…
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jan 2003 · model year 2003
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, VEHICLES, DURING A 30 DEGREE LEFT ANGLE FRONTAL IMPACT OF SUFFICIENT SEVERITY, A TEAR COULD DEVELOP IN THE MID-FRAME CROSS MEMBER AT ITS ATTACHMENT TO THE LEFT FRAME R…
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Is one open on your Avalanche?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Avalanche have?
25 recall campaigns across model years 2002–2013, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 52.
Which Chevrolet Avalanche year has the most recalls?
The 2004, with 7 campaigns. 2003: 7, 2011: 5, 2009: 5.
What are most Chevrolet Avalanche recalls about?
Airbags: 5 of the 25 campaigns. Then brakes (3) and electrical (3).
What is the newest Chevrolet Avalanche recall?
Airbags, filed Feb 2021 (NHTSA 21V052000): An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
What is the biggest Chevrolet Avalanche recall?
NHTSA 21V050000 (airbags, Feb 2021) covers 2,641,272 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
How do I check if my Chevrolet Avalanche has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Chevrolet dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Chevrolet Avalanche: problems and best years · All Chevrolet recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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