2003 Chevrolet Avalanche service brakes problems
51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 17 year old son was on the freeway and the brake pedal travelled all the way to the floor while attempting to stop. The service brake system light came on at the same time. Stopping distance was increased dramatically, by at least double. If there would have been a curve or car in front of him…”
filed Apr 14, 2016
“Brake line failure: I had a ruptured steel break line failure while applying normal breaking pressure on the pedal. After further inspection of break lines, I found all break lines were rusted and in danger of also rupture.”
filed Aug 7, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE…Campaign 04V045000 · Feb 4, 2004
Service Brakes problems in other Avalanche years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Avalanche | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 Avalanche | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 Avalanche | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 Avalanche | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Avalanche | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Avalanche | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Avalanche | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 Avalanche | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 Avalanche | 25 | 15% |
| 2002 Avalanche | 54 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 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.