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Chevrolet Avalanche 2002 Brakes Problems

223 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche - 50% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage223 complaints

223 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

05V379000Reported August 29, 2005 - 1,353,718 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on August 29, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 1,353,718 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Vehicle Structure67Engine40Tires34Power Train33Air Bags24Visibility22
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.