2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 154 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, 2% of the 154 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet AVALANCHE 1500. The contact stated the hood latch release was rusted. The dealer advised the rust was not severe enough where they would take any liability for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10336778, filed 2010-06, 50,000 miles“2002 Chevrolet avalanche rear tailgate latch/lock assembly. Sharp edges on unknown hook /barb design snagging clothing/ripping holes in fabric and on several occasions causing lacerations and cuts on abdominal areas, this occurs when I reach over from the end to retrieve payload from the cargo bay.”
NHTSA complaint #10267855, filed 2009-05Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
96 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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