Question 1

Is the Chevrolet AVALANCHE reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Chevrolet AVALANCHE has 456 total NHTSA complaints across 4 model years. The most reliable years are 2012 (43 complaints). Years to avoid: 2011 (161 complaints), 2010 (147 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Chevrolet AVALANCHE should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2011, 2010 Chevrolet AVALANCHE. The 2011 model has the most complaints (161) with the top issue being AIR BAGS.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Chevrolet AVALANCHE?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Chevrolet AVALANCHE are 2012 (43 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2013	105	THE DASHBOARD CRACKED SOON AFTER I PURCHASED THE V...	Average
2012	43	DASHBOARD ON A 2012 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE LTZ CRACKE...	Above Average
2011	161	THE DASHBOARD CRACKED AT THE CORNER OF THE PASSENG...	Avoid This Year
2010	147	CRACK APPEARED IN DASH WHILE TRUCK WAS PARKED COMI...	Below Average

Chevrolet AVALANCHE — All Years

Chevrolet AVALANCHE — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid