2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 Structurebody Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500
4 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
4
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
1
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
Vehicle was involved in a collision, striking a cement stair case and embankment, before rotating to final rest during which time the cab separated completely from the frame. One occupant was trapped in the cab and one was ejected. Information submitted by case investigator, Trp. [XXX] - Iowa State Patrol INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR PANEL ON 2002 AVALANCHES RUST. MY TRUCK WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY AND NOT RUNNING. I WALKED BY AND MY HAND MADE CONTACT WITH THE RUSTED SPOT CAUSING AN INJURY RESULTING IN ME HAVING TO GO TO THE ER TO GET THE CUT CLEANED AND A TETANUS SHOT. *TR
FOUND FRAME ROTTED AND CRACKED .THOUGHT THE FRAME SHOULD LAST TRUCK ONLY 14 YEARS OLD THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPEN.
WATER POURS INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FROM SHUT SUNROOF IF ANY SORT OF HEAVY PRECIPITATION, LAST DATE BELOW BUT HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE 2005. HAVE SINCE LEARNED THE FLOODED FLOOR CAN CAUSE RANDOM AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. THIS THEN IS A SAFETY ISSUE BIG TIME. *TR
Other 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 Problem Areas
Service Brakes
45 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
26 complaints
Parking Brake
15 complaints
Electrical System
9 complaints
Air Bags
8 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Exterior Lighting
5 complaints
Service Brakes Electric
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Structure
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
4 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Unknown Or Other
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
2 complaints
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint