Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 years to avoid
The Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 years to avoid are 2003, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2010 is the cleanest year on record.
1,115
Total complaints
7
Recall campaigns
2002–2013
Years covered
5
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Avalanche 1500 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | High complaint rate | 213 | |
| 2002 | High complaint rate | 185 | |
| 2004 | High complaint rate | 175 | |
| 2005 | High complaint rate | 153 | |
| 2007 | High complaint rate | 142 |
Every Avalanche 1500 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 38 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 20 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 43 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 27 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 49 | 0 | |
| 2007avoid | 142 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 63 | 2 | |
| 2005avoid | 153 | 2 | |
| 2004avoid | 175 | 2 | |
| 2003avoid | 213 | 2 | |
| 2002avoid | 185 | 2 |
Common questions
What are the worst Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Avalanche 1500 years to avoid are 2003, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007. The cleanest year on record is 2010.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
By complaint volume, 2010 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Avalanche 1500 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 have?
Across all model years, the Avalanche 1500 has 7 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,115 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.