Chevrolet Avalanche vs Ram 1500
For 2005–2013 models, the Ram 1500 has 41.2 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 47.1 for the Chevrolet Avalanche. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2005–2013), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Chevrolet Avalanche
47.1 complaints per 10,000 sold
about the same as the Ram 1500
- Complaints
- 1,460
- Sold
- 310,165
- Recall campaigns
- 10
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2007–2008. Fewest: 2005–2006 and 2012. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 79,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 60,000 mi
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Calipers, hoses and lines
Typically around 104,000 mi · repair $230–$880
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 86,000 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 64,400 mi
Ram 1500
41.2 complaints per 10,000 sold
about the same as the Chevrolet Avalanche
- Complaints
- 10,958
- Sold
- 2,659,169
- Recall campaigns
- 45
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 4
Most complaints: 2009. Fewest: 2007. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 32,000 mi
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Electric power steering motor and module
Typically around 76,900 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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ABS module and wheel speed sensors
Typically around 85,000 mi · repair $660–$1,260
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 48,500 mi
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Power steering pump, rack and lines
Typically around 70,000 mi · repair $750–$2,230
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Chevrolet Avalanche or the Ram 1500?
For 2005–2013 models, the Ram 1500 has 41.2 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Chevrolet Avalanche has 47.1, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Chevrolet Avalanche?
The most-reported problem on the Chevrolet Avalanche is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 79,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Ram 1500?
The most-reported problem on the Ram 1500 is body control and other modules, typically around 32,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Avalanche and Ram 1500 years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Chevrolet Avalanche: 2007–2008; Ram 1500: 2009.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.