2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 vs 2003 Honda CR-V
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 | 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | 2003 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 182 | 467 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 395 | 209 |
| Investigations | 1 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 44 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 24 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–14 | 21–22 |
| Median reported mileage | 89,177 mi | 70,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 84 | 62 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 124 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 86 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 32 |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 39 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 24 | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 28 | 4 |
| Equipment | 0 | 30 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 29 | 11 |
| Brake problems | 13 | 0 |
| Stalling | 7 | 17 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 11 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 0 |
| Overheating | 0 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 9 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 8 |
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
2003 Honda CR-V
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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.