2011 Chevrolet Avalanche Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 127 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche, 3% of the 127 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,500 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 contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. While the vehicle idled, the stablilitrac and ABS warning indicators flickered. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,778.”
NHTSA complaint #10745940, filed 2015-08, 93,778 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. While driving 35 MPH and attempting to engage the brakes, the vehicle did not slow down and the ABS failed. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear end of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained unknown injuries, but did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician verified that the ABS failed and needed to be reset. …”
NHTSA complaint #10689904, filed 2015-02, 24,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 18% |
| 2005 | 5 | 7% |
| 2004 | 42 | 25% |
| 2003 | 81 | 40% |
| 2002 | 200 | 45% |
Other parts of the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche
55 complaintsOther or unknown
44 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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