2012 Chevrolet Avalanche Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche, 6% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,700 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.
“The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that a crack developed on the dashboard near the passenger side air bag. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 98,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10746406, filed 2015-08, 98,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that precipitation was entering the vehicle and saturating the front passenger side floor board. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the front passenger side door was retaining water. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 3,400. Updated 4/24/13 updated 06/3/2013”
NHTSA complaint #10499577, filed 2013-02, 3,400 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11016944Mar 11, 2025This service bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).
- 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.
- 11010566Oct 8, 2024This service bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).
- 11009764Sep 21, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10252745Mar 27, 2024This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting…
- 10252124Mar 21, 2024This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting…
- 10250244Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10249745Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting…
- 10239124Jun 30, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Paintless Dent Repair Process.
- 10237648May 9, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 19 | 23% |
| 2012 | 2 | 6% |
| 2011 | 23 | 18% |
| 2010 | 16 | 14% |
| 2009 | 8 | 11% |
| 2008 | 44 | 17% |
| 2007 | 75 | 20% |
| 2006 | 1 | 9% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 7 | 4% |
| 2003 | 9 | 4% |
| 2002 | 67 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
17 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSteering
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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