What are the worst Chevrolet Avalanche years?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints per year on the road, the worst Chevrolet Avalanche years are 2002, 2007, 2008 - complaint rates far above this model's median. The years with the fewest problems relative to time on the road: 2006, 2012.

Chevrolet Avalanche: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Years to avoid: 2002, 2007, 2008

Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.

Held up best: 2006, 2012

The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.

201382 complaints · 2 recalls 2012solid year36 complaints · 3 recalls 2011127 complaints · 3 recalls 2010111 complaints · 4 recalls 200976 complaints · 5 recalls 2008worst year258 complaints · 4 recalls 2007worst year377 complaints · 4 recalls 2006solid year11 complaints · 1 recalls 200571 complaints · 3 recalls 2004165 complaints · 6 recalls 2003204 complaints · 6 recalls 2002worst year444 complaints · 4 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.