2012 Chevrolet Avalanche Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche, 6% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11 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 while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated for several seconds before engaging. The failure occurred without any warning and recurred several times. In addition, the vehicle surged sporadically when being driven at any speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, no failure was discovered. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and a claim was filed with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 11. The current mileage was 3,929.”
NHTSA complaint #10474463, filed 2012-09, 11 miles“The vehicle is displaying error messages Reduced Engine Power, Service Stabilitrak, Service Traction Control. It also has the related service indicator lights for the Stabilitrak, the Traction Control, and the Check Engine Light is on. There is a service bulletin for this issue that only addresses the 2008-2011 model years, my vehicle is a 2012 and thus not included in the current bulletin and should be added to the covered vehicle list. #11-06-04-007B : Diagnosis and Repair - Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated, Reduced Power Message Displayed, DTC P2135 Set - (April 16, 2012)”
NHTSA complaint #11483870, filed 2022-09Related service bulletins
- 10227656Nov 1, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle HVAC system does not always respond to requests for changes in air delivery or…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 6% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 9% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 11 | 5% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
17 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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