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3GNEK13T02G••••••2002 Chevrolet AVALANCHE 1500
This build draws 7.9× more complaints than the average 2002 Chevrolet AVALANCHE 1500 build (39 vs 5).
39on this build
124on the model
25builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedService Brakes 20Hydraulic 12Structure 6Suspension 5
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashJul 2013
The brake line that goes the length of the truck from the front to the rear brakes corroded through and resulted in the failure of the brakes on my truck. I had to steer off the road and into some brush and a drainage ditch to stop the vehicle and avoid hitting cars in front of…
SuspensionApr 2018
Excessive rusting of the frame, brake lines, transmission lines, and fuel lines. The brake, transmission and fuel lines rusted completely out and required a full replacement. The frame has extensive rust and has deteriorated well beyond the frame of my 2003 camaro z28 which is 9…
StructureDec 2016
Found frame rotted and cracked .thought the frame should last truck only 14 years old this should not have happen
Electrical SystemSep 2015
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet avalanche 1500. While attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start. The contact stated that the vehicle eventually started up after waiting for a while. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the fuel pump, battery, and…
EngineAug 2013
Exhaust leak in the engine found manifold bolts were broke
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3GNEK13T02G202337 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.