2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 service brakes, hydraulic problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2003 chevrolet avalanche 1500. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle complete brake failure. *smd the consumer stated while driving 70 mph, the brake light failure light illuminated. When the consumer applied the brake, there was no response. The consumer was able to pull over safely. The vehicle…”
filed Jun 24, 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet avalanche 1500. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, he applied the brakes but they failed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that due to corrosion, the brake lines were faulty and needed…”
filed Apr 2, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Avalanche 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Avalanche 1500 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 Avalanche 1500 | 2 | 5% |
| 2005 Avalanche 1500 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 Avalanche 1500 | 7 | 5% |
| 2002 Avalanche 1500 | 33 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.