2002 Chevrolet Avalanche Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 05V379000Aug 29, 20051,353,718 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
  Covers: Chevrolet Avalanche 2002, Silverado 1999–2002, GMC Sierra 1999–2002 +4 more

  Reported issue: Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (abs) activation. This condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. This recall will be launched in the "salt belt" states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maryland, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania…

  Possible consequence: This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers are to remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply rust inhibitor to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within…

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• 04V129000Mar 17, 20043,662,211 vehicles potentially affected
  Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and attachments
  Covers: Chevrolet Avalanche 2002–2004, GMC Sierra 2000–2004, Chevrolet Silverado 2000–2004 +3 more

  Reported issue: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the galvanized steel tailgate support cables that retain the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position may corrode, weaken, and eventually fracture. If both cables fractured, the tailgate would suddenly drop and strike the top surface of the rear bumper.

  Possible consequence: Anyone sitting or standing on the horizontal surface of the tailgate when both cables fractured could be injured by falling from the tailgate. On vehicles that have had the bumper removed, the tailgate may drop even lower. Additionally, if there is cargo on the tailgate the cargo may fall off if the support cables…

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the cables. Interim owner notification began on april 7, 20004. The recall began on september 24, 2004, when replacement parts were available, and will continue through october 29, 2004. Owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463, or…

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NHTSA investigations

• PE10010Brake line corrosion failureClosed · Mar 30, 2010
• EA04012Hydraulic pump failresClosed · Apr 30, 2004

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