2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500

2 recalls, 184 complaints - 413 TSBs

WHEELS:HUB

Defect Description

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO M... Read more

Consequence

WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.

130,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Defect Description

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more

Consequence

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

88,303 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Complaint Statistics

184 total complaints 19 crashes 1 fires 18 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
SERVICE BRAKES	44
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	26
PARKING BRAKE	15
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	9
AIR BAGS	7
STEERING	6
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	6
POWER TRAIN	5
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC	5
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	5

Incident date: Nov 22, 2019

Driving down the road with a lot of traffic then my car didn't want to shift into gear the it went into gear real hard then I hear load noise under the the car then I was no longer moving. So me and some friends push it out of the road and I call tow truck to take to my house I know a lot of people... Read more

Incident date: Nov 22, 2019

I went to the Kia dealership in Laredo Texas and was told that they cannot fix the fault, that my vehicle has had an aftermarket parts, that they are not going to fix the HECU. That they don't fix vehicle with aftermarket parts.

Incident date: Mar 29, 2025

Vehicle cranking but not starting until after turning off car and then starting it again. Happens after short trips and I go to start my car again after 1-2 hrs

Incident date: May 1, 2023

The Car lost all electrical components, gauges, turn signals, and possibly break lights while in operation. If I had been unlucky, I could have been rear-ended or ended up in an accident if my brake lights were not working and I could not tell how fast I was going. First, the car dinged and said ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 21, 2022

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 Sta... Read more

Crash 1 injured 1 deaths

Incident date: Jan 30, 2022

While driving I suddenly experienced a loss of power. Immediately the truck sputtered to a rolling stop. I was unable to use power steering or power brakes due to the loss of fuel. I later discovered that the fuel line from the tank to the fuel filter was not properly connected. Upon attempting to... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Dec 5, 2021

STEERING: I stopped in my daughter yard and was unloading a 16ft trailer of hay and everything was working normally. When I got back in cranked the engine I started pulling forward, I did not have any power steering at all. I first thought the steering wheel had locked but I really had to power dow... Read more

Incident date: Nov 29, 2021

I went to stop my 2002 Chevy Avalanche 1500 and the pedal started to pulsate like my brake assist was gone as I nearly rear end a vehicle and had to swerve out of the way do to the brakes not wanting to stop the vehicle as there supposed to normally. The truck has a p0265 code which is a fault in th... Read more

Incident date: Jun 24, 2021

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 ... Read more

Incident date: May 28, 2020

THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR PANEL ON 2002 AVALANCHES RUST. MY TRUCK WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY AND NOT RUNNING. I WALKED BY AND MY HAND MADE CONTACT WITH THE RUSTED SPOT CAUSING AN INJURY RESULTING IN ME HAVING TO GO TO THE ER TO GET THE CUT CLEANED AND A TETANUS SHOT. *TR

1 injured

Incident date: Jan 2, 2020

STEERING WHEEL HARD TO TURNOVER WHEN YOU DRIVE

Incident date: Jun 1, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. THE CONTACT'S SON WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN RATE OF SPEED WHEN HIS VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH A GUARDRAIL. AS A RESULT OF THE IMPACT, THE VEHICLE MADE A TAILSPIN AND VEERED THE VEHICLE INTO THE OPPOSITE LANE OF TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT'S SON'S VEHICLE MADE IM... Read more

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Aug 21, 2018

I LOST MY BRAKES TOTALLY NOT JUST HALF OF THEM PULLING A SMALL TRAILER WITH IRON GOING DOWN A LONG HILL IN MANKATO, MN. ON MADISON AVE. I REAR ENDED A PICK UP WHICH PULLED OVER AND I CONTINUED ROLLING DOWN THE HILL BUILDING SPEED SO I HAD TO DRIVE MY TRUCK INTO A WALL WITH MY DAUGHTER INSTEAD OF REA... Read more

Crash

Incident date: May 15, 2018

HEARD SNAP WHILE DRIVING HIT MEDIAN,AND TOTALED MY TRUCK.IT NEEDS TO BE NOTICED IF ANY BODY HASN'T BEEN KILLED YET

Crash

Incident date: May 10, 2018

TURNING INTO MY DRIVEWAY, SLOWING DOWN, APPLYING BRAKES, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, NO RESISTANCE, PARK BRAKE DIDN'T ,HELP ALMOST HIT MY GARAGE, STEERED TOWARD GARDEN LANDSCAPE TIES, THAT STOPPED ME, LOOKED UNDER TRUCK, LARGE PUDDLE OF BRAKE FLUID DRIPPING , BOTH BRAKE LINES FROM THE MASTER CYLIND... Read more

Incident date: Apr 28, 2018

EXCESSIVE RUSTING OF THE FRAME, BRAKE LINES, TRANSMISSION LINES, AND FUEL LINES. THE BRAKE, TRANSMISSION AND FUEL LINES RUSTED COMPLETELY OUT AND REQUIRED A FULL REPLACEMENT. THE FRAME HAS EXTENSIVE RUST AND HAS DETERIORATED WELL BEYOND THE FRAME OF MY 2003 CAMARO Z28 WHICH IS 9 YEARS OLDER! THE TRU... Read more

Incident date: Apr 28, 2018

Incident date: Nov 8, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP, THE DRIVER FORCEFULLY DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR. AS A RESULT, THE BRAKING DISTANCE WAS EXTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. WHEN THE CONTACT TAPPED THE FUSE BOX LOCATED UNDER THE HOOD, THE HEADLIGHTS TURNED BACK ON AND ILLUMINATED NORMALLY. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE W... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2016

Incident date: Feb 3, 2003

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER, SERVICE ENGINE, AND TRACTION ASSIST INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DON HEWLETT CHEVROLET BUICK (7601 N INTERSTATE HWY 35, GEORGETO... Read more

Incident date: Feb 3, 2003

Incident date: Aug 5, 2017

THE BRAKE LINE BROKE DUE TO RUST AND AS I HAVE SEEN THIS IS A ON GOING THING. GM SAYS IT IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE BUT IT VERY MUCH IS AS WHEN THE LINE BRAKES YOU LOSE PADDLE AND AT HIGH SPEED THIS COULD KILL PEOPLE. THE FACT THAT THEY DO NOT SEE THIS AS A SAFETY ISSUE TELLS ME A LOT ABOUT GM AND HOW TH... Read more

Incident date: Jul 15, 2017

ABS PUMP OR SPEED SENSOR ARE DAMAGED AND NOT WORKING ON THIS TRUCK. WHEN MY VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF THE ABS PUMP KEPT RUNNING CAUSING ME TO PULL THE FUSE FOR THE ABS. CHEVROLET IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AS I HAVE BEEN CALLING THEM TRYING TO HAVE THEM INCLUDE MY TRUCK IN THE ABS/SPEED SENSOR RECALL WHI... Read more

Incident date: Jan 2, 2017

CABLES THAT HOLD ON THE TAILGATE HAVE BROKEN ON ONE SIDE. CHEVROLET CLAIMS NO RECALL FOR THIS VIN NUMBER VEHICLE. YET ONLINE IT SAYS 2002 AVALANCHE HAS RECALL FOR CABLES.

Incident date: Apr 3, 2017

THE BRAKES FAILED DUE TO RUSTED LINES ALMOST CAUSING ME TO WRECK

Incident date: Feb 4, 2017

I STARTED TO PULL OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY AND PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR I GOT OUT AND CHECKED UNDER THE TRUCK AND THERE WAS BRAKE FLUID LEAKING OUT OF THE LINE AND I FOUND OUT THAT THE LINES HAD RUSTED INTO AND THIS SHOCKED ME BECAUSE I DON'T THINK A BRAKE LINE SHOU... Read more

Incident date: Dec 30, 2016

FOUND FRAME ROTTED AND CRACKED .THOUGHT THE FRAME SHOULD LAST TRUCK ONLY 14 YEARS OLD THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPEN.

Incident date: Dec 27, 2016

BRAKE LINES CORRODED

Incident date: Aug 20, 2010

TAKATA AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND IMPACTED ACCIDENT.. MY VEHICLE WAS MOVING WHEN I WAS HIT AND AIRBAG DEPLOYED. I'VE SINCE HAD 2 UNSUCCESSFUL BACK SURGERIES AND I CONTINUE UNCEASINGLY TO RECEIVE MEDICAL TREATMENT. I AM DISABLE RETIRED. THERE IS A WASHINGTON DC POLICE REPORT, PICTURES, INSURANCE CLAIM PA... Read more

Crash Fire 2 injured

Incident date: Oct 31, 2016

REPEATED PARKING/EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURES. THE VEHICLE FAILS COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA SAFETY INSPECTIONS AT LEAST EVERY OTHER YEAR. REPAIRS END UP COSTING AROUND $800. THIS IS A COMMON FEATURE IN MOST CARS AND TRUCKS. THE INTERNET IS FILLED WITH COMPLAINS REGARDING THE CHEVY AVALANCHE. WHY WA... Read more

Incident date: Sep 6, 2016

LOST ALL BRAKING POWER WHILE DRIVING. PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. DROVE HOME SLOWLY, LOOKED UNDERNEATH AND THE FRONT BRAKE LINE HAD RUSTED THROUGH. PUDDLES OF BRAKE FLUID.

Incident date: Sep 1, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY STARTED UP AFTER WAITING FOR A WHILE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FUEL PUMP, BATTERY, AND STARTER WERE CHANGE... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2015

Incident date: Jun 23, 2016

ENGINE STALL WITH LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKES WHEN TURNING FROM TOWER OAKS ST ONTO JONES ROAD, A BUSY 4 LANE ROAD. CAR STOPPED IN ONCOMING LANE ON JONES ROAD, JUST AVOIDING A HEAD ON COLLISION. CRANKSHAFT SENSOR FAILURE. HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER WHO INFOMED ME THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE CRANKSH... Read more

Incident date: Jun 23, 2016

Incident date: Jul 10, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 EQUIPPED WITH BF GOODRICH RUGGED TERRAIN TIRES, SIZE: LT265/75R16. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE TIRE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED, BUT WAS REPLACED. THE TIRES WERE REPLACEMENT TIRES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE F... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2016

MY 02 AVALANCHE HAS HAD ALL THE FUEL, EM BRAKE, WHEEL HUB WHILE HUSBAND WAS STOPPING AT LIGHT WHEN THE TOP CALIPER BOLT CAME OUT WEDGING THE CALIPER BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND BOLT THIS STOPPED THE TRUCK SOUNDED LIKE GUN FIRE AND THE REST END WENT 8 FT INTO THE AIR. AIR BAG NOT DEPLOYED. COST DAYS PAYS A... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2016

Incident date: Jun 4, 2013

TL* 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 ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 4, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT COLLIDED HEAD ON INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR I... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Apr 5, 2016

I AM AN OWNER OF A 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. LATELY I HAVE HAD CONTINUED AND CONSISTENT UNWANTED ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION WHEN TRAVELING AT LOW SPEEDS AND APPROACHING STOP SIGNS, STOP LIGHTS, AND YIELD SIGNS AT OR NEAR INTERSECTIONS. THE UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION APPEARS IDENTICAL AND CO... Read more

Incident date: Mar 2, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED FOR THIS FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 9, 2014

HEAD LAMPS WERE VERY DIM AND THERE IS A WHITE FILM ON THE INSIDE OF THEM, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT FOR NIGHT TIME DRIVING. SABERSPORT IS THE COMPANY WHO MANUFACTURES THEM, BUT WHEN CONTACTED THEIR PHONE # HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED. THE # IS 1 909 598 7589.

Incident date: Sep 5, 2015

AT SLOW SPEEDS, THE ABS COMES ON WITHOUT WARNING ON DRY PAVEMENT, SO THIS IS NOT A RESULT OF A SLIPPERY ROAD SURFACE. I HAVE ALMOST HIT SEVERAL THINGS/CARS. THERE WAS A PREVIOUS RECALL FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE (050068A), BUT THE DEALER SAYS THAT THE RECALL REPAIR WAS ALREADY DONE AND THEY WILL NOT PE... Read more

Incident date: Nov 20, 2014

I PURCHASED A USED 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 IN NOVEMBER 2014. I HAVE HAD CONTINUED AND CONSISTENT UNWANTED ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION WHEN TRAVELING AT LOW SPEEDS AND APPROACHING STOP SIGNS, STOP LIGHTS, AND YIELD SIGNS AT OR NEAR INTERSECTIONS. THE UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION HAS NEARLY CAUS... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2015

MY BRAKES FELT SPONGY DURING A DRIVE, AFTER ARRIVING AT HOME AND VISUALLY INSPECTING MY BRAKES I PUMPED THE BRAKE PEDAL TWICE AND THE BRAKE LINE RUPTURED WHICH RUNS DIRECTLY UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT. THERE IS SIGNIFICANT RUST ON ALL BRAKE LINES, I JUST WANT TO MAKE SURE MY RUPTURE IS RECORDED AFTER R... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500

413 manufacturer communications from 277 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	67
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	41
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	36
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	33
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	25
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	24
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	17
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.	15

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin advises the technician of possible location of an internal coolant leak from a specific cylinder head and location.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Di

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.

200000 WHEELS

This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have hi

100000 POWER TRAIN

The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the

114005 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer

200000 WHEELS

This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.

353720 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:OUTLETS/RECEPTACLE

This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D

138220 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related component

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides information on Module Harvesting.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The General Motors of Canada Customer Care Centre is the sole auth

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information on Handling Requests for Modifications to Permanently Import/Export Vehicles Between the U.S. and Canada.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the engine or transmission.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the torque converter of the crankshaft on vehicles equipped with an

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information on tools available to find an intake vacuum leak or exhaust leak to correct a condition of MIL Illuminated with Multiple Fuel Trim and/or Oxygen Sensor Codes Set.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

160000 STRUCTURE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This information bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.

162510 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

061520 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. Technicians should refer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. Technician

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.

071410 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER

This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).

160000 STRUCTURE

350000 EQUIPMENT

200000 WHEELS

350000 EQUIPMENT

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blo

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.

061560 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant reductions in

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This information bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Preliminary information communicates information to dealership on how to clear a B1001 DTC after replacing the BCM or SDM.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This diagnostic tip provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This diagnostic tip provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This informational bulletin provides information on key code security rules and information on GM keycode look-up applications.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin provides information on key code security rules and information on GM keycode look-up applications.

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.

120000 LIGHTING (PWS)

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 across all model years (2002, 2013).

14 Total Recalls

1,114 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

55 Reported Crashes

14 Reported Fires

1 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2013	1	38	View
2012	0	20	View
2011	2	43	View
2010	0	7	View
2009	0	27	View
2008	0	49	View
2007	1	142	View
2006	2	63	View
2005	2	153	View
2004	2	175	View
2003	2	213	View
2002 (current)	2	184

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SUBURBAN	246	10,458	View
TAHOE	240	12,622	View
MALIBU	216	29,080	View
SILVERADO 1500	200	22,534	View
CORVETTE	187	6,308	View
CAMARO	179	4,298	View
SILVERADO	159	10,964	View
SILVERADO 3500	152	1,409	View

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