2002 Chevrolet Avalanche engine and engine cooling problems
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet avalanche. While driving 65 mph, the contact stated that the engine would stall at any time and the failure occurred more frequently on bridges. Neither the dealer, nor manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and…”
filed Aug 11, 2011
“Truck shuts off while driving. When this happens I lose power steering and brakes. Will occur at all speeds including 70 mph on the interstate. Very scarey situation that could cause a large accident in rush hour. After researching this on the internet, I have found this is a problem with the make…”
filed Jun 10, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Avalanche years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Avalanche | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Avalanche | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 Avalanche | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 Avalanche | 5 | 7% |
| 2004 Avalanche | 6 | 4% |
| 2003 Avalanche | 6 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
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.