CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 154 complaints with NHTSA, including 15 crashes, 1 fire, 16 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (45 reports).
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500.
Most common 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 problems
Problem areas named in the 154 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 45 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 34 |
| Parking Brake | 15 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Structure | 11 |
| Air Bags | 8 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Steering | 7 |
| Suspension | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 5 |
What owners report
Odometer Fraud. The contact previously owned a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. The contact stated the vehicle was sold to a private buyer with an odometer reading of 205,000 miles. Subsequently, the contact discovered the vehicle was listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace with a rolled-back odometer reading of 158,000 miles. When the contactâs daughter inquired about the discrepancy, the seller confirmed the lower mileage. Upon further investigation, the contact found a second listing for the same vehicle displaying 178,000 miles. The contact messaged the seller and inquired about the accuracy of the odometer reading. The current status of the vehicle was unknown.
CAR CRASH AND BRAKS LOCKED AIR BAGS DIDNT DEPLOY, INJURIES LEFT UNPAID AND VEHICLE DAMAGES.
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Vehicle was involved in a collision, striking a cement stair case and embankment, before rotating to final rest during which time the cab separated completely from the frame. One occupant was trapped in the cab and one was ejected. Information submitted by case investigator, Trp. [XXX] - Iowa State Patrol INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 questions
Does the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
Based on 154 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (45), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (34), Parking Brake (15).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 has been fixed?
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