Chevrolet Avalanche years to avoid and best years
There are not enough Chevrolet Avalanche years yet to compare newer ones with older ones. 2012 has the most complaints per year, at 2 (52 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2013 at 0 (from 82 complaints) and 2012 at 2 (from 52 complaints). On the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche, 5 of 52 complaints name Air bags, Unknown or other.
Data as of .
Chevrolet Avalanche reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Chevrolet Avalanche. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 → Fewest | 0 | 82 | 2 | Structure | 17 |
| 2012 → Most | 2 | 52 | 3 | Air bags, Unknown or other | 17 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Crew cab pickup (sport utility truck)
- Oil
- 5W-30 (all temps); 0W-30 below -29°C (5.3L V8) · 6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 265/70R17, 265/65R18, 275/55R20 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 21V-053 covers certain 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche vehicles (among other GM full-size trucks and SUVs): the front passenger air bag inflator may rupture if the air bag deploys, which can send metal fragments into the vehicle and increase injury risk. Dealers replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one at no charge.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Avalanche years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2013 at 0 (from 82 complaints) and 2012 at 2 (from 52 complaints).
Which Chevrolet Avalanche year has the most owner complaints?
2012 has the most complaints per year, at 2 (52 complaints). On the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche, 5 of 52 complaints name Air bags, Unknown or other.
How do Chevrolet Avalanche owner complaints compare by year?
There are not enough Chevrolet Avalanche years yet to compare newer ones with older ones.
What oil does a Chevrolet Avalanche use?
The 5.3L V8 is commonly specified with 5W-30 (0W-30 below −29 °C) and about 6 qt with filter on 2012-2013 GMT900 trucks.
What tire sizes fit the Avalanche?
Trim-dependent OE sizes include 265/70R17, 265/65R18, and 275/55R20; check the tire placard on your Avalanche.
Was the 2013 Avalanche recalled for air bags?
Recall 21V-053 covers certain 2013 Avalanche vehicles among other GM full-size trucks and SUVs for a front passenger air bag inflator that may rupture on deployment; dealers replace the inflator.