Chevrolet / Avalanche 1500 / 2002
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 problems
Owners have filed 185 complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 with NHTSA. Service brakes account for 24.3% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of service brakes, hydraulic at 18.4%.
Complaints185
Crashes22
Fires1
Injuries24
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Service brakes 24.3% · 45
Service brakes, hydraulic 18.4% · 34
Parking brake 8.1% · 15
Structure 5.9% · 11
Electrical system 5.9% · 11
Air bags 4.3% · 8
Steering 3.8% · 7
Power train 3.8% · 7
Severity
Of those complaints, 22 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire, 24 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 5 model years of the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 in this data, 2002 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2003 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 5 in the last three years against 7 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 98,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. The contact stated that brake fluid was leaking and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact mentioned that the brake lines were corroded. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,400. Updated 08/04/16 Service brakes · reported at 50,400 miles
When attempting to shift out of park the brake must be applied. The brake pedal sank to the floor and the brake telltale illuminated. Investigation identified a leak in the brake line just forward of the abs module. Additional inspection highlighted significant brake line corrosion in the remainder of the system. The mechanic advised that a complete replacement should be done. Service brakes · reported at 112,000 miles
Stopping, from between 5 and 10 mph, after a small drive - like a few yards.. the anti-lock brake engaged, made a pulsing / ratcheting noise and the brake pedal vibrated -- but the truck did not stop. I could not press down on the pedal any harder, and the truck took SUBSTANTIAL distance to come to a stop. --Dry road. -- I also have an ABS light on the dash from time to time. Service brakes
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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