Question 1

Is the Chevrolet AVALANCHE 1500 reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Chevrolet AVALANCHE 1500 has 108 total NHTSA complaints across 4 model years. The most reliable years are 2010 (7 complaints), 2012 (20 complaints). Years to avoid: 2011 (43 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Chevrolet AVALANCHE 1500 should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2011 Chevrolet AVALANCHE 1500. The 2011 model has the most complaints (43) with the top issue being AIR BAGS.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Chevrolet AVALANCHE 1500?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Chevrolet AVALANCHE 1500 are 2010 (7 complaints), 2012 (20 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2013	38	LEAKING ROOF GLASS WINDOW SEAL. HAD REPAIRED 2 TIM...	Average
2012	20	DASH BOARD CREAKED ABOVE AIR BAG....	Above Average
2011	43	THERE A DEEP GASH/CRACK IN THE DASHBOARD ON THE PA...	Below Average
2010	7	CRACKED DASH. INHERENT DESIGN FAULT. GM NOT INTERE...	Excellent Reliability

Chevrolet AVALANCHE 1500 — All Years

Chevrolet AVALANCHE 1500 — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid