2002 Chevrolet Avalanche Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 444 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche, 1% of the 444 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,000 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 driver's seat would move while driving at any speed. When applying normal braking consumer can hear a popping noise. The truck would jerk a litte and continue on before stopping. Also, when applying the brake at a sudden stop wheels would lock up. The dealer was notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10113345, filed 2005-03, 44,000 miles“While driving, the front seat back moved on its own. The driver tried to make an adjustment with seat, but it failed to adjust properly. The problem still remains, and the driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and the mechanic advised driver that the seat was operating as designed. The left front seat back cover bolts were loose at the frame. The fog lights contained condensation.”
NHTSA complaint #10115185, filed 2005-03“The driver's seat was 2.5 inches to the left of the steering wheel center. Which made it very difficult to maintain steering control when the vehicle was driven. Also, the consumer was concerned about safety of air bag deployment.”
NHTSA complaint #10024349, filed 2003-07Related service bulletins
- 10042986Nov 1, 2011General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the…
- 10017764Oct 1, 2005Unwanted/loose seat movement.
- 10016226Oct 1, 2003Repairing napped fabric-seats may have been upholstered in napped fabrics with dorchester on the bolster and honeycomb on the insert.
Seats: other model years
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 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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