2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2500

1 recalls, 67 complaints - 362 TSBs

06E043000 May 19, 2006
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

67 total complaints 4 crashes 2 fires 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING18
SERVICE BRAKES11
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE9
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5
ENGINE3
TRAILER HITCHES2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
SERVICE BRAKES Jul 4, 2017
Incident date: May 1, 2017
WITH MY AVALANCHE, I WAS TOWING A TRAILER WITH A CAR LOADED AND TRAVELING AT LESS THAN 10 MPH, I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO SLOW FOR A TURN AND LOST NEARLY ALL THE BRAKING POWER. I PULLED TO THE SHOULDER AND NOTICED THAT ONE OF THE BRAKE LINES FORWARD OF THE ABS MODULE LOCATED INSIDE THE LEFT FRAME RAIL... Read more
ENGINE Mar 9, 2017
Incident date: Mar 6, 2017
2002 CHEVY AVALANCHE 2500 WITH 8.1 ENGINE DIES WITHOUT WARNING AT DRIVING SPEEDS. THE BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON, AFTER THE VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN, BUT NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND NO WARNING WHATSOEVER. THE VEHICLE JUST SHUTS DOWN. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THERE IS NO POWER STEERING AND NO BRAKES FOR THIS 7000 POUND... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 13, 2016
Incident date: Sep 11, 2016
MY SON WAS DRIVING MY 2002 AVALANCHE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING OR DASH LIGHTS. ALTHOUGH HE DID GO THROUGH THE INTERSECTION HE WAS TRYING TO STOP FOR THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC AND NO ACCIDENT. THE PROBLEM WAS A BRAKE LINE FAILING.
SERVICE BRAKES Jan 31, 2016
Incident date: Jan 23, 2016
SATURDAY JANUARY 23, 2016 DURING A SNOW STORM MY 2002 CHEVY AVALANCHE 2500 VIN# [XXX] LOST ALL BRAKE CONTROL DUE TO FAILED AND CORRODED BRAKE LINE UNDER DRIVER SIDE DOOR AT RETAINER CLIP ON SIDE OF FRAME WITHOUT ANY WARNING SIGNS OF SOFT PEDAL OR INTERMITTENT BRAKING. THIS IS THE SECOND TRUCK DRIVEN... Read more
ENGINE Sep 2, 2014
Incident date: Sep 1, 2014
THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IDLING FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND AFTER PULLING OUT ACROSS THE HIGHWAY THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. AFTER TRYING FOR AT LEAST 10 MINUTES IT RESTARTED. THOUGHT THIS WAS AN ISOLATED INSTANCE, BUT HAS NOW HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND EVEN ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Aug 17, 2014
Incident date: Mar 7, 2014
I PUT THE TRUCK IN PARK AND WAS UNABLE TO PUT IT BACK INTO GEAR. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES Jan 19, 2014
Incident date: Nov 16, 2013
THE AVALANCHE IS OUR TOW VEHICLE (ONLY) WHICH IS WHY IT HAS SO FEW MILES FOR A 2002 MODEL YEAR VEHICLE. NORMALLY IT IS TOWING A 9000 POUND 28 FOOT TOY HAULER, BUT JUST BY PURE LUCK IT WAS TOWING A SINGLE AXLE FLAT BED TRAILER WITH THE CAB FOR A 1935 CHEVROLET PICKUP ON IT BACK FROM THE BODY SHOP. ... Read more
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Jan 19, 2014
Incident date: Nov 16, 2013
THE AVALANCHE IS OUR TOW VEHICLE (ONLY) WHICH IS WHY IT HAS SO FEW MILES FOR A 2002 MODEL YEAR VEHICLE. NORMALLY IT IS TOWING A 9000 POUND 28 FOOT TOY HAULER, BUT JUST BY PURE LUCK IT WAS TOWING A SINGLE AXLE FLAT BED TRAILER WITH THE CAB FOR A 1935 CHEVROLET PICKUP ON IT BACK FROM THE BODY SHOP. ... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES Jan 1, 2014
Incident date: Dec 31, 2013
BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, USED EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. FOUND BRAKE LINE UNDER DRIVERS DOOR RUSTED THROUGH AND GUSHING FLUID. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES Oct 30, 2013
Incident date: Oct 24, 2013
COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE WHILE TOWING A TRAILER, PEDAL RIGHT TO THE FLOOR I'M LUCKY TO BE ALIVE. NO WARNING WHATSOEVER BRAKES HAD BEEN WORKING FINE BEFORE INCIDENT. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION REVEALED BLOWN BRAKE LINE BELOW DRIVERS DOOR AT FRAME RAIL AND ALL LINES LOOK TERRIBLE. ONLINE INVESTIGATION SHOWS ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Oct 11, 2013
Incident date: Oct 6, 2013
WHEN PULLING INTO MY DRIVEWAY, THE BRAKES PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I RAN INTO MY UTILITY TRAILER, BUT NO DAMAGE WAS CAUSED. AVALANCHE IS AT THE GARAGE NOW, HE INFORMED ME THIS IS COMMON WITH CHEVY TRUCKS. ALL BRAKE LINES NEED TO BE REPLACED AND IT WILL COST BETWEEN $1000 AND $1200... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES Jul 11, 2013
Incident date: Jul 5, 2013
DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 50 MPH APPLIED BRAKES TO STOP AT TRAFFIC LIGHT AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I HAD NO BRAKES, PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND AFTER EXAMINATION SAW BRAKE FLUID UNDER TRUCK. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES Jun 28, 2013
Incident date: Jun 25, 2013
RUSTED BRAKE LINES BURST CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES Feb 15, 2013
Incident date: Feb 1, 2013
THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED I WAS GOING HOME FROM WORK ON THE FREEWAY. I WAS GOING 65 MPH AND MY ENGINE DIED I HAD NO POWER STEERING AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS VERY HARD TO PUSH. I WAS ABLE TO PUT MY TRUCK IN NEUTRAL AND RESTART IT. THE SECOND TIME THE ENGINE DIED I WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT AND IT... Read more
ENGINE Feb 15, 2013
Incident date: Feb 1, 2013
THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED I WAS GOING HOME FROM WORK ON THE FREEWAY. I WAS GOING 65 MPH AND MY ENGINE DIED I HAD NO POWER STEERING AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS VERY HARD TO PUSH. I WAS ABLE TO PUT MY TRUCK IN NEUTRAL AND RESTART IT. THE SECOND TIME THE ENGINE DIED I WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT AND IT... Read more
STEERING Feb 15, 2013
Incident date: Feb 1, 2013
THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED I WAS GOING HOME FROM WORK ON THE FREEWAY. I WAS GOING 65 MPH AND MY ENGINE DIED I HAD NO POWER STEERING AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS VERY HARD TO PUSH. I WAS ABLE TO PUT MY TRUCK IN NEUTRAL AND RESTART IT. THE SECOND TIME THE ENGINE DIED I WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT AND IT... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Oct 5, 2012
Incident date: Jul 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL FUEL TANKS AND THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR FUEL PUMP WIRES AND PORT WERE MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT FUEL PUMP AND RE... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 25, 2012
Incident date: Sep 19, 2012
AS I WAS ABOUT TO PARK MY AVALANCHE IN THE STREET IN FRONT OF MY HOME I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO COME TO A STOP AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS FIRM AND THEN BECAME SOFT AND DEPRESSED QUICKLY QUITE FARTHER THAN NORMAL. THE AVALANCHE CONTINUED TO ROLL AND I HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKES TO GET IT TO COME TO A FUL... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Feb 12, 2012
Incident date: Dec 6, 2011
RUSTED BRAKE LINE FAILURE, DRIVERS REAR, PASSENGER FRONT, UNDER RADIATIOR. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Oct 18, 2011
Incident date: Oct 12, 2011
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE ON MY WAY TO WORK, IN MY 2002 CHEVY AVALANCHE, GOING 65 WHEN EVERYONE IN FRONT OF ME SLAMMED ON THEIR BRAKES. I FOLLOWED TO SLAM ON MY BRAKES BUT WHEN I PUSHED THE PEDAL IT WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR, SO IN ORDER TO NOT REAR END ANYONE I PULLED ONTO THE SHOULDER FLY... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Aug 24, 2011
Incident date: Aug 21, 2011
VEHICLE STALLS AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED, HIGHWAY DRIVING, TRUCK HESITATES AND JERKS, AND COMES TO THE NEAR POINT OF STALLING, AND LOW SPEEDS, VEHICLE DOES THE SAME, HESITATES, AND JERKS, STALLS, ALL SYSTEMS FAIL. STARTS BACK UP UPON SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL. MECHANIC SAYS IT IS THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SEN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 24, 2011
Incident date: Aug 21, 2011
VEHICLE STALLS AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED, HIGHWAY DRIVING, TRUCK HESITATES AND JERKS, AND COMES TO THE NEAR POINT OF STALLING, AND LOW SPEEDS, VEHICLE DOES THE SAME, HESITATES, AND JERKS, STALLS, ALL SYSTEMS FAIL. STARTS BACK UP UPON SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL. MECHANIC SAYS IT IS THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SEN... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Aug 24, 2011
Incident date: Aug 21, 2011
VEHICLE STALLS AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED, HIGHWAY DRIVING, TRUCK HESITATES AND JERKS, AND COMES TO THE NEAR POINT OF STALLING, AND LOW SPEEDS, VEHICLE DOES THE SAME, HESITATES, AND JERKS, STALLS, ALL SYSTEMS FAIL. STARTS BACK UP UPON SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL. MECHANIC SAYS IT IS THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SEN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 2, 2011
Incident date: Apr 1, 2011
2002 CHEVY AVALANCHE 2500 WITH 8.1 ENGINE DIES WITHOUT WARNING AT DRIVING SPEED. THE BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON, AFTER THE VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN, BUT NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, NO PROBLEMS WITH ALTERNATOR OR BATTERY CHARGE. NO SPUTTERING OR SLUGGISHNESS, NO WARNING WHATSOEVER. THE VEHICLE JUST SHUTS DOWN. ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Dec 14, 2010
Incident date: Dec 13, 2010
SOMETIMES MY 2002 CHEVY AVALANCHE 8.1 WILL NOT START. I LOCK CAR AGAIN WITH REMOTE FOB, UNLOCK AND USUALLY IT STARTS. SOMETIMES IT TAKES SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AT LOCKING, UNLOCKING BEFORE IT WILL START. NOW VEHICLE STALLS WITH NO WARNING, NO POWER BRAKES, STEERING ETC. DOES THIS AT RANDOM SPEEDS WITHOUT ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Nov 3, 2010
Incident date: Nov 1, 2010
TRUCK STALLS WHILE DRIVING THIS IS HAPPENING MORE AND MORE. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Oct 26, 2010
Incident date: Oct 23, 2010
ENGINE DIED AT 55 MPH, RESTARTED RIGHT AWAY, DIED OUT AGAIN IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION ABOUT THREE MILES AWAY. NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THIS TIME IT TOOK ABOUT 10 MINUTES BEFORE IT WOULD START. I FOUND THERE IS A RECALL ON THE 2001 AVALANCHE, WHY NOT THE 2002? *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Oct 21, 2010
Incident date: Apr 14, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2500. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR SURFACE WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS A MASSIVE LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE WITH EXTREME... Read more
TIRES Sep 30, 2010
Incident date: Sep 30, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2500 EQUIPPED WITH HERCULES LINE ALL TRACK TIRES (N/A), SIZE 265/75/R16, DOT JENKECL, SERIAL NSS-010733. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE FAILED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE REAR BUMPER. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AND TO CONT... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Sep 15, 2010
Incident date: Sep 14, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2500. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ENGINE COMPLETELY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE IDENTICAL FAILURE AS MENTIONED IN THE REC... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Aug 2, 2010
Incident date: Jul 28, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 59,000.
VISIBILITY May 25, 2010
Incident date: Oct 1, 2008
2002 GM TRUCK. YELLOWING AND DOUBLE VISION IN DRIVER SIDE REARVIEW MIRROR. HAS DEGRADED OVER PAST TWO YEARS. HAVE NOTICED SEVERAL GM VEHICLES WITH SAME PROBLEM, BOTH CARS AND TRUCKS. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC May 5, 2010
Incident date: Aug 28, 2009
COMING UP TO STOP SIGN ON A DOWNHILL BACK ROAD, I EXPERIENCED PARTIAL BRAKE FAILURE FOLLOWED QUICKLY BY COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE AS I TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ONLY DOING 5MPH OR LESS AT THAT POINT BUT I WENT THRU THE STOP SIGN AND HAD TO MAKE AN ABRUPT TURN TO THE RIGHT AND ONTO A... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Apr 30, 2010
Incident date: Apr 26, 2010
DRIVING 2002 CHEVY AVALANCHE 2500 8.1 L AT VARIOUS TIMES AND SPEEDS AND ENGINE CUTS OUT. NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES. PULLED OVER AND AFTER A MINUTE THE ENGINE WILL RESTART. RESEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THE PROBLEM WITH MANY OTHER LIKE VEHICLES HAVE SAME PROBLEM (CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR). ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Feb 27, 2010
Incident date: Jun 13, 2009
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD MY 2002 CHEVY AVALANCHE 2500 8.1L ENGINE WOULD SHUT OFF. THIS WAS HAPPENING 4 - 5 TIMES ON A DAILY BASIS DEPENDING ON HOW FAR I HAD TO DRIVE. THE LAST TIME THIS HAPPENED I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY SON IN THE TRUCK AND THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN LEAVING ME WITH LIMITED... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Feb 22, 2010
Incident date: Feb 22, 2007
DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY 2002 TRUCKS WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL, I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH CRANK SENSOR AND ENGINE STALLING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I HAD THE SENOR REPLACED 3 YEARS AGO. THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) IS DIRECTING THE RECALL OF 11,974 2001-MODEL-YEAR HE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Oct 10, 2009
Incident date: Oct 9, 2009
ABS BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONING --- WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO STOP, AT ABOUT 5MPH, BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES SOFT AND VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. RECALL TSB#02-05-25-006B DOES NOT INCLUDE THIS VEHICLE BUT THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM. LOCAL GM SERVICE DEPT REFUSES TO REPAIR THIS UNSAFE DESIGN DEFECT. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Oct 5, 2009
Incident date: Sep 20, 2009
2002 AVALANCHE 2500 4X4 BRAKE LINES ARE FAILING ONE AT A TIME UNDER THE DRIVER SEAT THEIR IS A BRACKET THAT SEEMS TO COLLECT DIRT, SALT , ECT. IN MY OPINION THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. THIS SHOULD BE STAINLESS BRAKE LINES. I ALMOST GOT KILLED WENT OFF ROAD TO GET STOPPED, TOWED HOME THE TRUCK. NOW TH... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jul 27, 2009
Incident date: Jul 3, 2009
2002 CHEVY AVALANCHE 2500- NONE PROBLEM WITH CRANK SHAFT SENSOR FAILING. MY VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. I WAS ALMOST HIT FROM BEHIND. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. UPON RESEARCH I LEARNED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE AND THAT CHEVY IS AWARE BUT HAS DONE NOTHING. ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING May 21, 2009
Incident date: May 21, 2009
8.1L 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE ENGINE STALLS AT SPEEDS OF 1 TO ABOVE 40MPH AND FAILS TO RESTART IMMEDIATELY. THIS ENGINE SHUT-OFF HAPPENS ON A REGULAR BASIS WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THIS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AS YOU LOSE ALL POWER TO STEERING AND STOPPING THE TRUCK. YOU HAVE TO COAST TO A ST... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING May 4, 2009
Incident date: Oct 1, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2500. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FAILED. THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WAS REPLACED. THE TOTAL COST FOR PARTS AND LABOR WAS $1,035. THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Apr 14, 2009
Incident date: Apr 14, 2009
4 TIMES NOW MY VEHICLE HAS STALLED WITH NO WARNING OR ANY INDICATION OF ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE I.E. WARNING CODES, LIGHTS, OR SYMBOLS. THERE HAS ALWAYS BEEN PLENTY OF FUEL IN THE TANK. IT HAPPENED TO ME THIS MORNING ON THE WAY TO WORK TRAVELING AT ABOUT 65 MPH AFTER FINISHING A CURVE IN THE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Feb 2, 2009
Incident date: Jan 26, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2500. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR SHOP FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE ROTORS FAILED AND A REPORT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO ONE OF THEIR DEALERS ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 30, 2008
Incident date: Jan 30, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2500. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER WAITING FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME, THE VEHICLE WOULD EVENTUALLY RESTART. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURS, THE BATTERY DRAINS SHORTLY AFTERWARDS. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Dec 30, 2008
Incident date: Jan 30, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2500. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER WAITING FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME, THE VEHICLE WOULD EVENTUALLY RESTART. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURS, THE BATTERY DRAINS SHORTLY AFTERWARDS. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Sep 19, 2008
Incident date: Aug 19, 2007
02 AVALANCHE 2500, ENGINE JUST STOPS RUNNING WHILE DRIVING. SPEED DOESN'T MAKE A DIFFERENCE. IT JUST DIES AND I HAVE NO POWER BRAKES,NO POWER STEERING. THE HAS BEEN GETTING WORSE AND IS VERY DANGEROUS TO MYSELF AND OTHERS IN TRAFFIC AROUND ME. IT MAY TAKE UP 5 MINUTES TO RESTART NOW. 2 CHEVY DEALERS... Read more
AIR BAGS Aug 9, 2008
Incident date: Aug 8, 2008
A GUY RAN THROUGH A STOP SIGN WHICH CAUSED ME TO HIT HIM NEAR THE END OF HIS VEHICLE. HE WAS TRYING AN XTERRA AND I HIT HM HEAD ON NEAR THE END OF HIS VEHICLE HOWEVER MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF MY TRUCK IS GONE, RADIATOR IS EXPOSED AND HOOD PUSHED UP TO THE WINDSHIELD. *TR
Crash 1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Aug 4, 2008
Incident date: Jul 18, 2008
EARLY 2002 AVALANCHE 2500 WITH 8.1 LITER ENGINE 62K MILES. NOTICED VERY INTERMITTENT MISSING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OCCASIONALLY. ENGINE DIED ON FREEWAY AND IMMEDIATELY RESTARTED . 2ND TIME ENGINE DIED AND WOULDN'T RESTART FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES. VERY DANGEROUS TRYING TO COAST ACROSS TRAFFIC TO A SHOU... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Aug 2, 2008
Incident date: Aug 1, 2008
VEHICLE STALLS OUT AT ANY SPEED AND WILL NOT RESTART FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. IT IS RANDOM AND DOES THIS INTERMITTENTLY AND IS GRADUALLY GETTING MORE FREQUENT. BASED ON OUR RESEARCH, WE UNDERSTAND THAT THE NHTSA IS/WAS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. WE WILL BE HAVING THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR REPLACED. THIS IS ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER Jun 30, 2008
Incident date: Jun 22, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2500. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, BUT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER. HE NOTICED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD THAT BOTH THE WIRE AND HARNESS WERE BURNED. THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE FUEL PUMP. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRIOR TO THE ... Read more
Fire

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2500

362 manufacturer communications from 239 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT60
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL38
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING31
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM28
060000 ENGINE (PWS)23
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY22
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE15
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.15
10-08-45-001H Mar 28, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
06-06-01-019C Mar 14, 2024
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.
16-NA-383 Mar 13, 2024
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
22-NA-074 Feb 22, 2024
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.
18-NA-099 Jan 16, 2024
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.
PI1394B Jan 12, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
PI1394B Jan 12, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
02-08-42-001J Jan 12, 2024
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
23-NA-219 Dec 12, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
23-NA-219 Dec 12, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
17-NA-170 Oct 6, 2023
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.
10-00-89-006J Sep 26, 2023
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).
23-NA-153 Sep 1, 2023
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.
23-NA-153 Sep 1, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
18-NA-073 Aug 24, 2023
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.
23-NA-144 Aug 18, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns.
03-06-01-023G Jul 31, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
17-NA-170 Apr 27, 2023
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.
19-NA-219 Apr 24, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
19-NA-219 Mar 23, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
22-NA-009 Mar 17, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
17-NA-073 Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
01-08-42-001O Feb 15, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
21-NA-124 Dec 14, 2022
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.
22-NA-074 Nov 9, 2022
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.
22-NA-205 Oct 19, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This service bulletin provides information on Module Harvesting.
10-00-89-006I Oct 7, 2022
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).
22-NA-195 Sep 28, 2022
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.
22-NA-009 Sep 14, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
22-NA-181 Sep 1, 2022
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.
20-NA-065 Aug 15, 2022
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.
22-NA-009 Jun 15, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
03-06-01-023E Apr 27, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This information bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
22-NA-074 Mar 31, 2022
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.
22-NA-009 Mar 22, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
22NA009 Jan 11, 2022
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.
010842001N Jun 21, 2021
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
010842001N Jun 21, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
010842001N Jun 21, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
21NA124 May 25, 2021
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.
21NA124 May 25, 2021
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.
100089006H May 17, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
PIP5358A May 12, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
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
PIP5358A May 12, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
PIP5640A Apr 12, 2021
200000 WHEELS
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
PIP5163E Mar 30, 2021
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
18NA099 Mar 30, 2021
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.
PIP5540G Mar 22, 2021
061560 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR
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
PIP5725A Mar 19, 2021
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
PIP5628C Oct 8, 2020
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
18NA099 Aug 5, 2020
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.
PIT5099E Jul 27, 2020
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
PIP5226D Jul 27, 2020
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
PIP5226D Jul 27, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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
PIC5453D Jul 22, 2020
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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
PIC5453D Jul 22, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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
PIC5453C Jun 5, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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
030601023D May 28, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This information bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
PIP5628B May 21, 2020
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
PIP5725 May 8, 2020
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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
19NA219 Feb 28, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This diagnostic tip provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
19NA219 Feb 28, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This diagnostic tip provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
PIT3099T Feb 4, 2020
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
PIP4723D Jan 31, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
PIP5540F Jan 14, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
16NA383 Jan 2, 2020
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
16NA383 Jan 2, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
16NA383 Jan 2, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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
100089009D Nov 26, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information on key code security rules and information on GM keycode look-up applications.
100089009D Nov 26, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides information on key code security rules and information on GM keycode look-up applications.
PIC4696E Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
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
PIC4696E Nov 22, 2019
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
010842001M Nov 12, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
010842001M Nov 12, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
010842001M Nov 12, 2019
120000 LIGHTING (PWS)
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
100089006G Oct 16, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
PIP5540E Oct 14, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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
PIP5601A Oct 10, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
100089009C Oct 9, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This informational bulletin provides information on key code security and information on GM key code look up applications.
19NA219 Sep 20, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This diagnostic tip provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
17NA073 Sep 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696D Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
PIT3099S Sep 5, 2019
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
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
PIT3099R Jul 10, 2019
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
DORU5R2J09 Jun 14, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This SKU is an Air Door Actuator. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for incorrect UPC. Incorrect UPC could lead to a discrepency of inventory at the store. Incorrect UPC would have no impact to th
DORU5R2J09 Jun 14, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This SKU is an Air Door Actuator. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for incorrect UPC. Incorrect UPC could lead to a discrepency of inventory at the store. Incorrect UPC would have no impact to th
16NA383 May 21, 2019
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
PIP5640 May 7, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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
PIP5226C May 6, 2019
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
PIP5226C May 6, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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
PIP5540D Feb 19, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
PIP5628 Feb 18, 2019
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
17NA073 Feb 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIT3227P Dec 17, 2018
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
PIP5540B Dec 6, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
PIP4925B Dec 3, 2018
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
This preliminary information document communicates a tip on the way to diagnose possible induction or exhaust air leaks using the evaporative emission cart smoke machine and ultrasonic leak detector tools.
PIT5353C Nov 21, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about what XM offerings are available for vehicles. A dealer or customer can access the website listed below for vehicle specific XM offerings and availabilit
PIP5601 Oct 23, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary information communicates
PIT5099D Oct 10, 2018
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
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
PIP5163D Aug 8, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2500

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA07013 Opened: Sep 14, 2007 , Closed: Sep 12, 2008
EA, Closed , Model Year: 2002
TRAILER HITCH RECEIVER FAILURE
COMPLAINT REPORTS ALLEGE POOR WELD QUALITY AND/OR BENDING OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TRAILER HITCH RECEIVER.THE AGENCY'S INVESTIGATION INCLUDED ANALYSIS OF MANUFACTURER AND AGENCY INCIDENT REPORTS, REVIEW OF POLICE REPORTS, ANALYSIS OF THE AGENCY'S FATAL ANALYSIS REPORTING SYSTEM, A V... Read more
PE07025 Opened: May 14, 2007 , Closed: Sep 14, 2007
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2002
TRAILER HITCH RECEIVER FAILURE
GM PROVIDED ADDITIONAL DATA REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF FAILURE OF THE TRAILER HITCH.ODI REVIEWED THAT AS WELL AS OTHER DATA PROVIDED BY PEER MANUFACTURERS.BASED ON OUR REVIEW, ODI FINDS THE NEED TO FURTHER INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE.THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA07-... Read more

CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2500 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2500 across all model years (2002, 2005).

4 Total Recalls
102 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
9 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2500 - Year by Year

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

Year Recalls Complaints
2007 0 3 View
2006 0 4 View
2005 1 7 View
2004 1 11 View
2003 1 10 View
2002 (current) 1 67

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