Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 problems reported in Florida

91 of the 1,115 complaints filed about the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 came from Florida, most often about the electrical system.

Bigger states file more complaints simply for having more drivers. What is worth reading here is the mix — a part that fails in heat, cold or road salt shows up in some states long before others.

Complaints from Florida

Crashes

Fires

2002

Worst model year

What failed

Electrical System 18 19.8%

Airbags 17 18.7%

Brakes 13 14.3%

Other & Unspecified 12 13.2%

Tires 5 5.5%

Body & Structure 5 5.5%

Engine & Cooling 5 5.5%

Transmission & Drivetrain 4 4.4%

Lights 2 2.2%

Acceleration & Cruise Control 2 2.2%

Suspension 2 2.2%

Steering 2 2.2%

By model year

2002 Avalanche 1500 16 17.6%

2003 Avalanche 1500 16 17.6%

2004 Avalanche 1500 9 9.9%

2005 Avalanche 1500 14 15.4%

2006 Avalanche 1500 5 5.5%

2007 Avalanche 1500 10 11.0%

2008 Avalanche 1500 1 1.1%

2009 Avalanche 1500 9 9.9%

2010 Avalanche 1500 1 1.1%

2011 Avalanche 1500 5 5.5%

2012 Avalanche 1500 4 4.4%

2013 Avalanche 1500 1 1.1%

Cities reporting most

Malabar 5 12.5%

Lake Mary 5 12.5%

Miami 4 10.0%

Port Charlotte 3 7.5%

Port Richey 3 7.5%

Pensacola 3 7.5%

Summerfield 3 7.5%

Boca Raton 3 7.5%

Clearwater 3 7.5%

Orlando 3 7.5%

Jacksonville 3 7.5%

Madeira Beach 2 5.0%

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