2002 Chevrolet Avalanche vs 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 444 | 204 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 277 | 349 |
| Investigations | 7 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 38 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 52,166 mi | 68,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Avalanche | Chevrolet Avalanche |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 115 | 27 |
| Service Brakes | 54 | 51 |
| Structure | 67 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 42 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 35 | 6 |
| Tires | 34 | 7 |
| Parking Brake | 37 | 2 |
| Power Train | 25 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 86 | 49 |
| Brake problems | 35 | 26 |
| Stalling | 25 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 5 |
| Oil consumption | 8 | 0 |
| Water leaks | 7 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 9 |
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.