2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 182 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 172,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, 2% of the 182 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 172,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I was driving west on peters rd in middlefield when I hit a patch of black ice putting the truck into a skid which put me in the ditch I hit a mailbox and a culvert (drain pipe) head on tearing up the whole front end of the avalanche it hit right on the sensors but the air bags never deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #10693585, filed 2015-03, 172,000 miles“I went to primm nevada for a off road race and notice that at high speeds the tires develop a pull to one side. I have had the truck aligned and not able to fix the pull. The tires are pro comp extreme all terrains.”
NHTSA complaint #10242653, filed 2008-09“Purchased a used 2003 chevy avalanche at a dealership in feb 2006 upon servicing the vehicle two months later was told that the car had extensive under carriage rust. This car originated in michigan but I am wondering if it was a katrina vehicle during auction? Recently had problems with u-joints which had to be replaced. Gm mechanic says the rust is extensive and caused this problem it will need a lube kit to re-lube all the mechanics under the truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #10158780, filed 2006-06Related 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…
- 10190337Oct 1, 2017Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
84 complaintsBrakes
53 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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