2002 Chevrolet Avalanche Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 444 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche, 1% of the 444 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 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.
“Cruise control stopped working at 36,000 miles. Thought it was a blown fuse so I had it looked at by the dealer service department at approx. 40,000 miles when I had it in for another problem. Service center told me it was a bad chip and it would cost us $500.00 for a new one. They were not willing to work with us or contact GM to see if they might assist with the repair since it happened so close to the time our warranty expired. So we still have no cruise control on our $40,000 dollar vehicle!”
NHTSA complaint #10146532, filed 2005-12, 36,000 miles“The transmission light illuminated about five minutes while cruise control was activated. The illumination lasted also, until the speed reduced to 40 miles per hour. The gas mileage increased during this time.”
NHTSA complaint #10063083, filed 2004-03, 35,000 miles“While reversing vehicle hit a lamp pole. Upon impact, vehicle was stuck in full throttle. Vehicle failed to move because it was already propped against the pole.”
NHTSA complaint #10046217, filed 2003-11, 7,785 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 6% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 9% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 11 | 5% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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