2002 Chevrolet Avalanche tires problems
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated on the left rear tire there is a small bulge on the sidewall. The vehicle was taken to the local dealership for inspection. Upon inspection, the dealership determined the tires were defective and replaced all four tires. Several months later the contact experienced a blow…”
filed Jan 31, 2006
“2002 chevrolet avalanche 1500 4x4. Goodyear at 17" tires. All 4 tires evenly worn 75% had sidewall deterioration where tread and sidewall connect at 51500 miles. Wires were actually sticking out and had lumps where the wire was failing. Definitely not normal wear pattern. Failure would have been…”
filed Dec 20, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other Avalanche years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Avalanche | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 Avalanche | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 Avalanche | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Avalanche | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 Avalanche | 2 | 3% |
| 2004 Avalanche | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 Avalanche | 7 | 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.