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Chevrolet Avalanche

2007–2011 only

1,179 classified complaints 6 recalls

2007–2011 Chevrolet Avalanche models have 1,179 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 6 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 80,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2007–2011 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Chevrolet Avalanche report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2002–2006

2007–2011

2012–2013

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2007–2011 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 636 complaints

Median onset: 80,000 miles. 1.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 282 complaints

Median onset: 62,500 miles. 4.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 55 complaints

Median onset: 87,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 36 complaints

Median onset: 64,400 miles.

More common in older model years.

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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 31 complaints

Median onset: 164,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 21 complaints

Median onset: 74,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

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Stalling and no-start · Engine 21 complaints

Median onset: 85,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 14 complaints

Median onset: 135,115 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2007–2011 model years. See the full Chevrolet Avalanche report for every year and full specs/safety data.