2012 Chevrolet Avalanche Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche, 3% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 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.
“I have been told that one of my daytime running lights is burned out. I have been unable to inspect the lights because they only come on if the transmission is not in park. I called dealer to find out if there is any way to have them come on without the transmission in gear. The dealer said to set the parking brake, put the transmission in gear, and get out to look at the lights (or have a second person look at them, which is not practical for me). This sounds like a dangerous practice. There should be a better way to do this. …”
NHTSA complaint #11317492, filed 2020-03, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
17 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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