Chevrolet AVALANCHE 2500 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
91 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
76,344 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2002 to 2007 model years. Data snapshot: . 82 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling is the most frequently named component, appearing in 19 of 91 complaints (20.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 43 | 47.3% |
| Engine operation | 18 | 19.8% |
| Steering behavior | 15 | 16.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 5.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 5 | 5.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 2.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 19 |
| Service Brakes | 19 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 9 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
Engine And Engine Cooling: 19; Service Brakes: 19; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 11; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 9; Electrical System: 7; Air Bags: 5; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel: 4; Engine: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 14 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 21 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 20 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 16 |
| 150,000 and above | 6 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 14; 50,000 to 74,999: 21; 75,000 to 99,999: 20; 100,000 to 149,999: 16; 150,000 and above: 6
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (21). 9 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2006: 3; 2007: 14; 2008: 14; 2009: 10; 2010: 17; 2011: 4; 2012: 4; 2013: 5; 2014: 7; 2015: 3; 2016: 3; 2017: 5; 2019: 1; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 43 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 18 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 15 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10160730 · 2006-06-26 (June 26, 2006)
MY 2002 CHEVY AVALANCHE 2500 HAS THE PROBLEM OF THE ENGINE DYING AS I AM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT FREEWAY SPEEDS AND ANY OTHER SPEED FOR THAT MATTER. WHEN THE PROBLEM OCCURS, I LOOSE POWER STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 113,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10160730 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10179005 · 2007-01-18 (January 18, 2007)
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (60-70) THE ENGINE HAS STALLED AND LEFT ME DRIFTING WITH NO POWER ON THE INTERSTATE. AFTER DRIFTING OFF THE HIGHWAY WITH NO POWER ASSIST STEERING OR BRAKES TO STOP AND LETTING IT SIT AND TURN THE KEY OFF AND PUT THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION IN "PARK" THE ENGINE WILL START BACK UP IN A FEW MINUTES. SOMETIMES HOWEVER IT MAY TAKE SEVERAL MINUTES FOR A RESTART TO OCCUR. I CAN NOT BE CERTAIN, BUT I BELIEVE THIS TO BE TEMPERATURE RELATED. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER (SUTLIFF CHEVR…
Owner-reported narrative. 81,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10179005 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10180674 · 2007-01-25 (January 25, 2007)
MY 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE HAS STALLED ON ME SEVERAL TIMES AND ON A NUMBER OF OCCASIONS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN THAT I NEED HELP WITH. THE LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER SAYS THEY ARE NOT AWARE OF ANY PROBLEM THAT WOULD CAUSE THIS.
Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10180674 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10232754 · 2008-06-30 (June 30, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2500. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, BUT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER. HE NOTICED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD THAT BOTH THE WIRE AND HARNESS WERE BURNED. THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE FUEL PUMP. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE WIRING HARNESS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 150,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 150,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10232754 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10253198 · 2008-12-30 (December 30, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2500. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER WAITING FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME, THE VEHICLE WOULD EVENTUALLY RESTART. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURS, THE BATTERY DRAINS SHORTLY AFTERWARDS. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, BUT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY ERROR CODES OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 93,000. UPDATED 02/10/09. *LJ UPDATED 02/11/09. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 89,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10253198 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10197865 · 2007-07-30 (July 30, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2500. ON 20 OCCURRENCES WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, IT IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED, BUT THEN SHUT OFF AGAIN WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH. THE FUEL PUMP RELAY WAS REPLACED, YET THE FAILURE STILL EXISTS. ODI NUMBER PE06016 WAS ISSUED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 41,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,600. UPDATED 02-01-08 *BF
Owner-reported narrative. 40,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10197865 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10422115 · 2011-08-23 (August 23, 2011)
VEHICLE STALLS AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED, HIGHWAY DRIVING, TRUCK HESITATES AND JERKS, AND COMES TO THE NEAR POINT OF STALLING, AND LOW SPEEDS, VEHICLE DOES THE SAME, HESITATES, AND JERKS, STALLS, ALL SYSTEMS FAIL. STARTS BACK UP UPON SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL. MECHANIC SAYS IT IS THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ON THE 8.1 L 8100 SERIES MOTOR, THE SAME MOTOR THAT IS IN THE 2001 MODEL SILVERADO, SIERRA, AND SUBURBANS THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF A RECALL. LOCATION IS IN THE BACK OF THE MOTOR MAKING IT NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO CHANGE OUT WITHOUT MAJOR ENGINE REPAIR WO…
Owner-reported narrative. 137,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10422115 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 |
2002: 0; 2003: 0; 2004: 0; 2005: 0; 2006: 0; 2007: 0