CarRecallWatchThe 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (53 reports).
2010 Chevrolet Avalanche recalls
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin
Certain 2007 full-size GM trucks and SUVs have a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that uses non-desiccated phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant.
Passenger Front Air Bag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
The front passenger air bag inflator in these vehicles can rupture when the air bag deploys.
Passenger air bag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments
The front passenger air bag inflator in these vehicles uses phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant, which can degrade after long exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and repeated temperature cycling.
Most common 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche problems
Problem areas named in the 111 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 53 |
| Unknown Or Other | 51 |
| Structure | 16 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 3 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 |
What owners report
Heard a Loud Pop Bang noise then discovered Dash cracked in several multiple places. Currently need to have airbags attended to as when I last called when it was convenient for me to take vehicle into repair , the repair place canât meet my needs for time frame to repair. Am now afraid driving with all the cracks in dash but can Not be without vehicle.
In October of 2020, my avalanche only would start in winter after disconnecting and reconnecting the battery. It was also on numerous occasions go into limp mode while driving at normal city speeds meaning it wouldnât go above 25 miles an hour. The entire dash would light up. It threw numerous codes. Had to be towed to get it looked at but then would mysteriously start without issue. I took it to young Buick gmc in Layton Utah with no resolution. Finally in December 2020 it was determined by now Heritage Chevrolet in Evanston Wyoming to be the Onstar module. This part was no longer available and couldnât be replaced. The dealershipâs solution was to wire around the faulty part which
Cracked dashboard at passenger air bag and front dash speaker.
My dashboard is cracking in several places, also my panels for the truck bed are warped.
Having alot of issues with the drain tubes especially with the front top tubes my floor boards are being soaked. The tubes are plastic so when and why for the drain tubes and how often should they be really be changed. The seal above driver door and passenger door in front are not always put in correctly or they move causing the water to cross over and pull into car instead of exiting. And the ac plug also problem. Certain years do not have the cabin filters .The engine light is very sensitive as well.
2010 Chevrolet Avalanche questions
Does the 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche: Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin; Passenger Front Air Bag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Passenger air bag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche?
Based on 111 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (53), Unknown Or Other (51), Structure (16).
How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.