2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 vs 2003 Honda Pilot
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 Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 182 | 720 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 395 | 307 |
| Investigations | 1 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 38 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 11 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–14 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 89,177 mi | 120,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 224 |
| Electrical System | 84 | 129 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 115 |
| Structure | 8 | 47 |
| Steering | 9 | 32 |
| Seats | 0 | 40 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 37 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 24 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 29 | 24 |
| Brake problems | 13 | 0 |
| Stalling | 7 | 40 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 10 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 51 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 27 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 24 |
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
2003 Honda Pilot
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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.