Chevrolet Avalanche 1500: 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.

Held up best: 2006, 2008, 2011, 2013

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

2013solid year29 complaints · 1 recalls 2011solid year28 complaints · 2 recalls 2008solid year37 complaints · 0 recalls 2007113 complaints · 1 recalls 2006solid year39 complaints · 2 recalls 2005129 complaints · 2 recalls 2004144 complaints · 2 recalls 2003182 complaints · 2 recalls 2002154 complaints · 2 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.