2003 Chevrolet Avalanche Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 204 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,343miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the tires of the 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche, 3% of the 204 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,343 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.
“The vehicle was very unstable during crosswinds which caused the vehicle to sway left or right unexpectedly. The tire air pressure was found to be 4-5 p/si lower than the design valve. The pressure was increased to the proper valve brought the vehicle handling and the steering response back to a stable condition.”
NHTSA complaint #10048699, filed 2003-11, 1,000 miles“2003 Chevrolet Avalanche with z66 package spare tire is a 16 inch tire. The vehicle is equipped with 17 inch tires. Sales literature indicates that the z66 package upgrades all wheels 17 inch wheels. Despite manufacture and dealers claims the vehicle handling is very erratic with 16 inch spare installed. Dealer stated spare is for temporary use only. This is no consolation when the next exit on the highway is 40+ miles away. Manufacture and dealer both state that the TSB released resolves this issue. However, consumers are not provided TSB's in the show room. …”
NHTSA complaint #10047353, filed 2003-11, 247 miles“The contact stated while driving 70 MPH the passenger side rear tire had tread separation without warning causing a crash. The vehicle was totaled and was towed to the dealer where it remains. The insurance agency was alerted and determined the tire delaminated. A police report was filed. The tire is a goodyear wrangler hp p26570r17.”
NHTSA complaint #10157271, filed 2006-05, 41,069 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10114352Jan 15, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10044941Jul 1, 2014General motors: diagnosing power steering concerns. In rare cases, customers may comment on a lack of steering assist when stopped or during parking lot type of maneuvers. *js…
- 10113483Aug 5, 2013This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information new tire warranty program and global warranty management submission information.
- 10112655Dec 12, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10021075Mar 1, 2007Unable to program tire size in ebcm/vses.
- 10012149Jan 1, 2005Spare tire is different size than other tires. This service bulletin replaces 020310001. *eh update.
- 10012160Jun 1, 2004Use of correct installation procedure for loose hubcap assembly. This service bulletin replaces 030310002.
Tires: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche
81 complaintsElectrical system
42 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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