2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 154 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, 3% of the 154 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,000 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.
“2002 chevy AVALANCHE 1500 4x4 z71 corrosion in the front wheel bearing hub contaminated the tone ring on the speed sensor causing the brakes not to work correctly. Lock up or not work at all very dangerous situation. I replaced the hud and it cured the problem appears that the moisture causing the corrosion got thru at the speed sensor plug. I see canada already has a recall on this why is the us taking so long to implement the recall. Does some one have to die for it to be an important safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10199306, filed 2007-08, 102,800 miles“Excessive rusting of the frame, brake lines, transmission lines, and fuel lines. The brake, transmission and fuel lines rusted completely out and required a full replacement. The frame has extensive rust and has deteriorated well beyond the frame of my 2003 camaro z28 which is 9 years older! The truck has less than 80k and has been well maintained, so there is no explanation for the amount and level of rust, except that there were inferior metals and manufacturing materials used in its construction.”
NHTSA complaint #11090866, filed 2018-04, 78,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet AVALANCHE 1500. The rear sway bar broke, and wore out the brake line. The vehicle was at the dealer for over a month because the parts were on back order. The GM manufacturer does not want to cover the expense of the repairs. The failure mileage was 110,000. Updated 01/20/10 updated 01/22/10.”
NHTSA complaint #10297385, filed 2009-12, 110,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet AVALANCHE 1500. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle made a strange noise. The contact noticed that one of the tires detached from the vehicle. The hub assemblies were replaced three times within four months. The current and failure mileages were less than 108,000. Updated 07/24/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10274329, filed 2009-06, 108,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10156947Mar 22, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a lean to the left or right. Technician will need to measure fender…
Suspension: 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 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 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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