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3GNGK23G22G••••••2002 Chevrolet AVALANCHE 2500
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2002 Chevrolet AVALANCHE 2500 build (9 vs 4).
9on this build
51on the model
13builds in total
Most reportedFuel System 2Gasoline 2Engine And Engine Cooling 2Service Brakes 2
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainJul 2014
Transfer case fluid leaking from a hole in the case caused by internal pump rub. All the transfer case oil expelled onto the hot exhaust causing smoke and possibly a fire
Electrical SystemApr 2011
2002 chevy avalanche 2500 with 8.1 engine dies without warning at driving speed. The battery light comes on, after the vehicle shuts down, but no check engine light, no problems with alternator or battery charge. No sputtering or sluggishness, no warning whatsoever. The vehicle…
Service BrakesJan 2008
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet avalanche 2500. The contact took the vehicle to the repair shop for routine maintenance. The mechanic noticed that the rotors failed and a report was filed with the manufacturer. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to one of…
Engine And Engine CoolingJul 2007
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet avalanche 2500. On 20 occurrences when the contact started the vehicle, it immediately shut off. The vehicle restarted, but then shut off again while driving 50 mph. The fuel pump relay was replaced, yet the failure still exists. Odi number…
TiresAug 2004
While traveling north on interstate-15 through st. George, utah, I experienced a tire tread separation on my left rear firestone steeltex radial tire at approximately 65 mph while towing my 23 foot travel trailer. Total tire mileage: 26,995 miles. The tire did not deflate, I was…
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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 3GNGK23G22G130963 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.