2010 Chevrolet Avalanche Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,551miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche, 3% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,551 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.
“My transmission when taking off fast sound like it's in neutral and then when I let off the fast it goes in gear. Also my dash board is cracking and found be a serious airbag issue. I've seen hundreds of complaints about this and a recall hasn't been issued. The recall needs to be issued so I could be fixed asap. This is a serious hazard.!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11120938, filed 2018-08, 102 miles“When turning the rear differential momentarily locks up sounding like little skids. During normal slow accelerations the issue causes the truck to lunge or bump feeling like it is coming from the differential. Since I fisrt purchased the thruck new from the dealer there has always been an issue with clunking from the drivetrain. Deal said they could find identify anything.”
NHTSA complaint #10817596, filed 2016-01, 5,000 miles“In October of 2020, my avalanche only would start in winter after disconnecting and reconnecting the battery. It was also on numerous occasions go into limp mode while driving at normal city speeds meaning it wouldn’t go above 25 miles an hour. The entire dash would light up. It threw numerous codes. Had to be towed to get it looked at but then would mysteriously start without issue. I took it to young Buick gmc in Layton Utah with no resolution. Finally in December 2020 it was determined by now Heritage Chevrolet in Evanston Wyoming to be the Onstar module. …”
NHTSA complaint #11623041, filed 2024-11Related service bulletins
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11009756Sep 17, 2024This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 11005311Jul 9, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.
- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10250347Feb 2, 2024This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10248721Dec 18, 2023This bulletin advises the technician that the 6L50 (MYB), 6L80 (MYC) and 6L90 (MYD) Transmission Oil Filter and Seal Kit part number 24236933 is currently transitioning from a…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 8% |
| 2011 | 9 | 7% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 13 | 3% |
| 2006 | 4 | 36% |
| 2005 | 9 | 13% |
| 2004 | 14 | 8% |
| 2003 | 14 | 7% |
| 2002 | 25 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche
53 complaintsOther or unknown
52 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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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