Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 vs Honda Ridgeline
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | Honda Ridgeline |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,115 | 2,729 |
| Model years covered | 2002–2013 | 2006–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2002 | 2006 |
| Best model year | 2009 | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 58 | 96 |
| Fires reported | 14 | 65 |
| Injuries reported | 40 | 62 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 10.1% | 8.2% |
Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
228
20.4%
Brakes
220
19.7%
Airbags
147
13.2%
Other & Unspecified
93
8.3%
Body & Structure
72
6.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
63
5.7%
Steering
44
3.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
41
3.7%
Honda Ridgeline by year
What breaks
Electrical System
413
15.1%
Engine & Cooling
354
13.0%
Airbags
349
12.8%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
281
10.3%
Other & Unspecified
223
8.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
209
7.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
170
6.2%
Body & Structure
165
6.0%