2002 Chevrolet Avalanche Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 4%of 444 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche, 4% of the 444 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2002 Avalanche 1500 truck. Electric brake control module, ABS and brake light would come on and stay on when I hit a bump, contacted chevy has no recall but said that module has failed and possible failure of brakes to operate correctly. Spoke to a friend that owns a chevy suburban, had the same problem. My cost to replace $1162.41 please respond.”
NHTSA complaint #10166320, filed 2006-08, 67,000 miles“Fuel pump failed 3 times already. All door electrical solenoids/cable system failed-possible poor ventilation causing excessive condensation resulting in rusting of cables. Note: a friend with the same year model has exact problems and more. All costly and non-warranty items! Could have been cause of accidents when fuel pumps failed but for the grace of god.”
NHTSA complaint #10435954, filed 2011-11, 2,000 miles“On several occasions, the 8.1l engine died at both low and high speeds (65 MPH) resulting in lost of power brakes and steering. Could not shift transmission into neutral. Diagnosed by dealership shop found that the crank position sensor was failing. Multiple electrical diagnoses over course of failures did not show the sensor to be failing. Oem replacement of senor involved complete removal and dismantling of engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10146917, filed 2006-01, 40,000 miles“The vehicle stalled. Vehicle stalled out in middle of traffic. Vehicle in repair shop 4 times. Dealership checked idle speed and fuel pressure, engine wiring harness junction block assembly replaced. Replaced tank to engine return. Pcm replaced. Fuel sender and pump assembly replaced. However problem still exist. Ignition key warning switch was inoperative and had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10006957, filed 2003-02, 7,840 miles“Main ignition switch does not always supply power to all electronic equipment. When failure occurs the lights and alarms on the instrument panel do not function and the transmission fails to shift correctly. Switch has to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10106352, filed 2005-01, 59,546 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10114470Apr 17, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue…
- 10112523Oct 30, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have slip in forward ranges immediately after replacing the input housing…
- 10027804Nov 1, 2008General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09.
- 10021206Mar 22, 2007Horn inoperative at times.
- 10017023Oct 21, 2005Additional diagnostic information dtc p0757.
- 10013378Apr 18, 2005Application of horn at horn pad inoperative. Rke function for panic alarm works.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 4 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 8 | 7% |
| 2009 | 4 | 5% |
| 2008 | 21 | 8% |
| 2007 | 24 | 6% |
| 2005 | 21 | 30% |
| 2004 | 60 | 36% |
| 2003 | 42 | 21% |
| 2002 | 17 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
200 complaintsBody and structure
67 complaintsEngine cooling
35 complaintsTires
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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