Chevrolet Avalanche years to avoid
The Chevrolet Avalanche years to avoid are 2002, 2007, 2008, 2003, 2004, 2011, 2010, 2013, 2009, 2012 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1999 is the cleanest year on record.
2,473
Total complaints
21
Recall campaigns
1999–2013
Years covered
10
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Avalanche years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | High complaint rate | 562 | |
| 2007 | High complaints + open investigation | 493 | |
| 2008 | High complaints + open investigation | 323 | |
| 2003 | High complaint rate | 238 | |
| 2004 | High complaint rate | 202 | |
| 2011 | High complaints + open investigation | 161 | |
| 2010 | Open safety investigation | 147 | |
| 2013 | Open safety investigation | 105 | |
| 2009 | Open safety investigation | 96 | |
| 2012 | Open safety investigation | 43 |
Every Avalanche year
Common questions
What are the worst Chevrolet Avalanche years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Avalanche years to avoid are 2002, 2007, 2008, 2003, 2004, 2011, 2010, 2013, 2009, 2012. The cleanest year on record is 1999.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet Avalanche?
By complaint volume, 1999 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Avalanche years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Avalanche have?
Across all model years, the Avalanche has 21 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 2,473 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.