2012 Chevrolet Avalanche Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 47%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,164miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche, 47% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,164 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My dashboard has been getting cracks in it for years and I am afraid that it will effect the airbag deployment if I ever have an accident. This is something that GM needs to address. Also I have had problems with the outside door handles breaking and coming off. As of this moment I will never buy another GM vehicle because they don't stand behind it.”
NHTSA complaint #11152876, filed 2018-11, 46,327 miles“Severely cracked dashboard. This happened both when stationary and moving. Purchased this truck just a few weeks ago. Had cracked dashboard. Previous owner said it had been that way for years. Figured it would not cost much to fix/replace. Took it to body shop this morning. No way their price is within my budget. Crack causes constant rattling and is extremely annoying. Friends have looked at the truck since I bought it and are really impressed with all the advantages it has to offer. However the look on their faces when they see the dashboard makes me wish I had never purchased this truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #11331709, filed 2020-06, 50,000 miles“Dash has cracked in two places near the passenger air bag and above the instrument housing. Checking online forums identifies that this a common issue with Chevrolet dashes. This creates a safety hazard in the event of a collision as these pieces could become projectiles. Chevrolet should step up and fix this issue!!”
NHTSA complaint #11131546, filed 2018-09, 18,000 miles“Multiple cracks in dash (instrument panel). Had one crack when purchased the Avalanche used. 2nd crack appeared one month ago. First one is the front left corner of the airbag. 2nd one is over the gauge cluster.”
NHTSA complaint #11282362, filed 2019-11, 55,000 miles“The dash is cracking all over and next to the air bad. I think it is a safety problem and something needs to be done. If the airbag deploys it would send pieces all over. Thanks”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 43 | 52% |
| 2012 | 17 | 47% |
| 2011 | 44 | 35% |
| 2010 | 52 | 47% |
| 2009 | 28 | 37% |
| 2008 | 54 | 21% |
| 2007 | 65 | 17% |
| 2006 | 1 | 9% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
6 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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