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SuspensionPart report

2012 Chevrolet Avalanche Suspension Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 36 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche, 3% of the 36 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Rear control arms were rusted out and fell off the frame. Additionally with that happening the rear drive shaft was pulled out from transmission and could cause a vehicle to flip. Upon further investigation body frame was extremely rusted for a truck this age. 85450 mes on it.”

NHTSA complaint #11587068, filed 2024-05

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Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201213%
201132%
201011%
200852%
200751%
200511%
200474%
200373%
2002194%

Other parts of the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche

Other or unknown
17 complaints
Air bags
6 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology