What is the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche Water Can Short the Fuel-System Control Module (Recall 09V154)?

NHTSA Recall 09V154 covers certain 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche vehicles. Separation of the module housing seal can let water enter the fuel-system control module, causing a short or open circuit, warning light and DTCs, hard starting, a no-start condition or an engine stall. Severity: high.

What is the 2010-2013 Chevrolet Avalanche Passenger Air-Bag Inflator Can Explode (Recall 21V054)?

NHTSA Recall 21V054 includes certain 2010-2013 Chevrolet Avalanche vehicles originally sold or registered in specified Zone B or Zone C jurisdictions. Long-term heat and humidity exposure can degrade the non-desiccated passenger frontal inflator propellant, causing the inflator t… Severity: high.

What is the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche Tire and Loading Label May List the Wrong Capacity (Recall 05V552)?

NHTSA Recall 05V552 covers certain 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche vehicles shipped with a tire-and-loading label that lists an inaccurate vehicle capacity weight. Relying on the incorrect label can contribute to improper loading or tire inflation and increase tire-failure and crash ris… Severity: high.

What is the 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche Fuel-Rail Pulse-Damper Retainer Can Fracture (Recall 06V289)?

NHTSA Recall 06V289 covers certain 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche vehicles equipped with the 8.1L V8 identified by RPO L8 and VIN code G. The fuel-rail pulse-damper retainer clip can fracture, allowing the damper to loosen and fuel to leak, creating a fire risk near an ignition source. Severity: high.

What is the 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche Frontal Impact Can Puncture the Fuel Tank (Recall 03V019)?

NHTSA Recall 03V019 covers certain 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche vehicles. In a sufficiently severe 30-degree left-angle frontal impact, the mid-frame crossmember can tear and form a sharp edge that may puncture the fuel tank, allowing fuel leakage and a possible fire. Severity: high.

What is the 2011-2012 Chevrolet Avalanche Ignition Lock Can Bind or Snap to Accessory (Recall 14V827)?

NHTSA Recall 14V827 covers certain 2011-2012 Chevrolet Avalanche vehicles. The ignition-lock actuator can bind or hold the key in Start, then snap back to Accessory. That can remove engine, steering and braking power and can prevent air-bag deployment in a crash. Severity: high.

What is the 2002-2004 Chevrolet Avalanche Tailgate Support Cables Can Corrode and Fracture (Recall 04V129)?

NHTSA Recall 04V129 covers certain 2002-2004 Chevrolet Avalanche vehicles. The galvanized-steel cables that hold the tailgate horizontal can corrode, weaken and fracture. If both break, the tailgate and any supported person or cargo can fall. Severity: high.

What is the 2003-2004 Chevrolet Avalanche Hydro-Boost Relief-Valve Seal Can Fracture (Recall 04V045)?

NHTSA Recall 04V045 covers certain 2003-2004 Chevrolet Avalanche vehicles built with an out-of-specification hydro-boost housing relief-valve bore. The valve O-ring can fracture, slightly increasing steering effort while braking or parking and, under some conditions, increasing b… Severity: high.

What is the 2007-2009 Chevrolet Avalanche Heated Washer-Fluid Module Can Ignite (Recall 10V240)?

NHTSA Recall 10V240 covers certain 2007-2009 Chevrolet Avalanche vehicles equipped with the heated washer-fluid system. Thermal incidents continued after an earlier fuse remedy; the module can melt or ignite and cause a vehicle fire. Severity: high.

What is the 2003-2005 Chevrolet Avalanche Second-Row Center Lap Belt May Route Too High (Recall 05V163)?

NHTSA Recall 05V163 covers certain 2003-2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vehicles. The second-row center seat-belt guide can make it difficult to position the lap belt low and snug on an occupant's hips, increasing abdominal and internal-organ injury risk in a crash. Severity: high.

What is the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche Transmission Shift-Position Indicator May Not Illuminate (Recall 05V055)?

NHTSA Recall 05V055 covers certain 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vehicles. Under some starting conditions, the instrument-cluster shift-position indicator may not illuminate, so the driver may not know which gear is selected and the vehicle can move in an unintended direction. Severity: high.

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2002-2013 Chevrolet Avalanche Problems & Issues

2002-2013 model years · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated August 2026

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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2002-2013 Chevrolet Avalanche has 12 documented known issues, with 12 rated critical. The most serious are Corrosion Can Trigger Unwanted Low-Speed ABS Activation (Recall 05V379), Water Can Short the Fuel-System Control Module (Recall 09V154), Passenger Air-Bag Inflator Can Explode (Recall 21V054), Tire and Loading Label May List the Wrong Capacity (Recall 05V552), Fuel-Rail Pulse-Damper Retainer Can Fracture (Recall 06V289), Frontal Impact Can Puncture the Fuel Tank (Recall 03V019), Ignition Lock Can Bind or Snap to Accessory (Recall 14V827), Tailgate Support Cables Can Corrode and Fracture (Recall 04V129), Hydro-Boost Relief-Valve Seal Can Fracture (Recall 04V045), . at .

All 12 Known Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Chevrolet Avalanche problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2002-2013 Chevrolet Avalanche has 12 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Corrosion Can Trigger Unwanted Low-Speed ABS Activation (Recall 05V379), Water Can Short the Fuel-System Control Module (Recall 09V154), Passenger Air-Bag Inflator Can Explode (Recall 21V054). Of these, 12 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Chevrolet Avalanche reliable?

The 2002-2013 Chevrolet Avalanche has 12 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 12 issues are rated critical: Corrosion Can Trigger Unwanted Low-Speed ABS Activation (Recall 05V379) and Water Can Short the Fuel-System Control Module (Recall 09V154) and Passenger Air-Bag Inflator Can Explode (Recall 21V054) and Tire and Loading Label May List the Wrong Capacity (Recall 05V552) and Fuel-Rail Pulse-Damper Retainer Can Fracture (Recall 06V289) and Frontal Impact Can Puncture the Fuel Tank (Recall 03V019) and Ignition Lock Can Bind or Snap to Accessory (Recall 14V827) and Tailgate Support Cables Can Corrode and Fracture (Recall 04V129) and Hydro-Boost Relief-Valve Seal Can Fracture (Recall 04V045) and Heated Washer-Fluid Module Can Ignite (Recall 10V240) and Second-Row Center Lap Belt May Route Too High (Recall 05V163) and Transmission Shift-Position Indicator May Not Illuminate (Recall 05V055). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

What year Chevrolet Avalanche is the most reliable?

Reliability varies across model years of the Chevrolet Avalanche. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2002-2013 Chevrolet Avalanche with 12 documented issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports.

All 12 Known Issues

2009 Chevrolet Avalanche: Water Can Short the Fuel-System Control Module (Recall 09V154)#

2004 Chevrolet Avalanche: Fuel-Rail Pulse-Damper Retainer Can Fracture (Recall 06V289)#

2003 Chevrolet Avalanche: Frontal Impact Can Puncture the Fuel Tank (Recall 03V019)#

2010-2013 Chevrolet Avalanche: Passenger Air-Bag Inflator Can Explode (Recall 21V054)#

2006 Chevrolet Avalanche: Tire and Loading Label May List the Wrong Capacity (Recall 05V552)#

2003-2005 Chevrolet Avalanche: Second-Row Center Lap Belt May Route Too High (Recall 05V163)#

2002 Chevrolet Avalanche: Corrosion Can Trigger Unwanted Low-Speed ABS Activation (Recall 05V379)#

2003-2004 Chevrolet Avalanche: Hydro-Boost Relief-Valve Seal Can Fracture (Recall 04V045)#

2011-2012 Chevrolet Avalanche: Ignition Lock Can Bind or Snap to Accessory (Recall 14V827)#

2007-2009 Chevrolet Avalanche: Heated Washer-Fluid Module Can Ignite (Recall 10V240)#

2002-2004 Chevrolet Avalanche: Tailgate Support Cables Can Corrode and Fracture (Recall 04V129)#

2005 Chevrolet Avalanche: Transmission Shift-Position Indicator May Not Illuminate (Recall 05V055)#

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