2000 Chevrolet Avalanche

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Service brakes, hydraulic1
2. Structure1

Latest complaints

• Sep 5, 2005CA
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
  GMC recall ABS - why only recall 14 - 20 states???? we lived at lake tahoe, ca when we purchased our brand new avalanche, and lived there several years after. we have the brake problem!! we have to be extremely attentive when driving to be able to brake soon enough. our brakes are no longer…

  GMC recall ABS - why only recall 14 - 20 states???? we lived at lake tahoe, ca when we purchased our brand new avalanche, and lived there several years after. we have the brake problem!! we have to be extremely attentive when driving to be able to brake soon enough. our brakes are no longer "quick" as they were when the truck was new. we have had several (unnecessary) brake jobs, and checks trying to make the brakes work correctly. no dealer has ever mentioned this problem, and always took our money and said our brakes were fine!! we were just about ready to get rid of the avalanche (which we love!!) because of the brakes!!! can we get ours fixed through the recall????*jb

• Aug 11, 2003FL
  Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and attachments

  Consumer stated that while driving and without warning tailgate cable snapped, causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified. *ak

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

• Brake line corrosion failure

  PE10010Opened Mar 30, 2010Closed Jan 5, 2011
  The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received Defect Petition DP10-003 on March 2, 2010, requesting the investigation of model year (MY) 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4WD pickup trucks for corrosion failures of the vehicle brake lines.DP10-003 was granted and on March 30, 2010, Preliminary Evaluation PE10-010…

  The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received Defect Petition DP10-003 on March 2, 2010, requesting the investigation of model year (MY) 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4WD pickup trucks for corrosion failures of the vehicle brake lines.DP10-003 was granted and on March 30, 2010, Preliminary Evaluation PE10-010 was opened on more than six million model year 1999 through 2003 light trucks and sport utility vehicles manufactured and sold by General Motors Corporation (GM).On July 2, 2010, ODI received GM's response to an information request, which included GM's assessment of the frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect. GM stated that:(1) the brake system of the subject vehicles is split front/rear and should a brake pipe suddenly fail for any reason, the affected vehicle would be capable of stopping with the pressure supplied by the remaining circuit; (2) the subject vehicles were designed to meet the hydraulic circuit partial failure requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 105 and 135, Light Vehicle Brake Systems; and (3) should a brake fluid leak occur for any reason, the brake system malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) would illuminate and warn the driver before the brake fluid level was low enough to cause a loss of line pressure.ODI's and GM's analysis indicates that 85 percent of the complaints occurred on vehicles used primarily in States that use salt on the roads during Winter months (Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia and Wisconsin).Overall the complaint rates per 100,000 vehicles for Salt Belt States is 43.0 and Non-Salt Belt is 3.0.In approximately 25 percent of the complaints the brake pipe failure occurred suddenly, with no warning (i.e., no MIL, Brake Fluid Loss Warning), and resulted in extended stopping distances.In 30 of these the increase in stopping distance that resulted was a factor in the crash and in 10 others the vehicle was intentionally steered off the road or into another lane of travel in order to avoid a crash.This investigation has been upgraded to an Engineering Analysis (EA11-001) for subject vehicles sold or currently registered in Salt Belt States to further assess the scope, frequency and safety risks associated with sudden failures of corroded brake pipes that can result in decreased brake effectiveness. ODI will continue to gather information on subject vehicles outside the Salt Belt as well.

• Parking brake failure

  DP05009Opened Dec 20, 2005Closed May 31, 2006

  Odi's review of complaint data received since the close of ea04-011 revealed no indication that the investigation should be re-opened.more details can be found in the federal register notice enclosed in the dp05-009 public file.odi reserves the right to reopen the investigation in the future should conditions warrant.

• Hydraulic pump failres

  EA04012Opened Apr 30, 2004Closed Feb 28, 2005Recall 05V005000
  Gm IS conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between may 1999 and october 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early october 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these…

  Gm IS conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between may 1999 and october 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early october 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these changes. Gm made additional changes in november 1999, february 2000, may 2001, and february 2004.odi will continue to monitor this problem and will take further action, if warranted, in the future.for further technical details see the attached engineering analysis report.

• Throttle sticking closed

  EA02015Opened Aug 1, 2002Closed Jan 12, 2004
  This investigation involves the general motors corporation (gm)throttle body (tb) utilized in model year (my) 1999-2002 silverado, sierra, tahoe, suburban, avalanche and yukon (subject vehicle(s)) with 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L engines. The tb valve may intermittently stick in a closed position.in such a situation, an…

  This investigation involves the general motors corporation (gm)throttle body (tb) utilized in model year (my) 1999-2002 silverado, sierra, tahoe, suburban, avalanche and yukon (subject vehicle(s)) with 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L engines. The tb valve may intermittently stick in a closed position.in such a situation, an operator may apply additional accelerator pedal force to increase engine speed.the application of additional accelerator pedal force, to open a stuck throttle valve, may open the throttle valve more than intended and, in turn, accelerate the engine and vehicle more than intended and reasonably expected by the driver.on august 1, 2002, the office of defects investigation (odi), of the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa), opened this engineering analysis.the investigation revealed that two factors may cause the defect: 1) tb manufacturing process problems; and 2) accumulation of deposits (a pcv system by-product) on or around the tb throttle valve and bore.odi concludes that the tb performs in a defective manner after analyzing gm?s data submissions, and test data collected by the vehicle research and test center (vrtc).fifty-nine crashes are alleged to have occurred as a result of gm?s tb defect.the majority of the crashes involve a single vehicle, engaging in a close quarter vehicle maneuver (or low speed), and causing only minor property damage.four out of the fifty-nine crashes involve injury, and those injuries were minor.although gm?s tb IS defective, based on the evidence gathered, odi has found that the accelerator pedal force required to open a stuck throttle valve IS negligible, and the throttle valve does not stick in the open position.therefore this engineering analysis (ea02-015) will be closed at this time.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.for a detailed discussion of the tb component and testing, please see the attached report.

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10096026This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that IS missing needle bearings. Be sure to clean the oil drains to retrieve the needle bearings. Each roller rocker has 66 bearings.
• 10054261Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: anytime hydraulic brake pipes assembly need replacing, pre-formed and pre-flared brake pipes are available, except rear axle crossover pipe. Model 1999-2007 silverado, sierra, 2000-2006 escalade models, avalanche, suburban, tahoe, yukon models. Updated 7/18/14. Updated 12/9/14.
• 10042986General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the driver and the passenger head restraint.
• 10038344Gm: the front or rear door may not open from the inside or outside handle, the door will not unlock with any method. The probably cause an incorrect installation of a handle component. Updated on 7/26/2013. All 2014 and prior gm passenger cars and trucks.
• 10038295Gm: information on fixing multiple situations right the first time.
• 10038294Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. Buckle release button IS sticking. Seat belt warning light illuminated. Likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. Updated 4/3/12.
• 10026804GMC: fluid leak from transmission oil cooler lines due to corrosion. All 2000-2006 light duty trucks equipped with the light duty automatic transmission.
• 10021676New design front axle side bearing adjusters.
• 10021206Horn inoperative at times.
• 10018627Fog lamps inoperative.
• 10016558Intermittent service 4WD light comes on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0306 or c0308 stored in tccm.
• 10013533Lack of steering assist or shudder during parking lot type maneuvers.
• 10013378Application of horn at horn pad inoperative. Rke function for panic alarm works.
• 10013030Bulletin 04-08-64-003, front door power window motor assemblies - warranty repair information.
• 10011692Misfire at idle cold and possible p0171 and or p0174.
• 10010133Traction off lamp being illuminated. Supplement to tsb: 03-05-25-002.
• 10010056Exhaust vibration resonance or moan. (2004-2005 GMC denali)
• 10009957Concerns regarding bulletin 00-02-35-003f. All full size trucks and utilities and hummer parts available.
• 10009593Downhill cruise control surge.
• 10009509Air conditioner (a/c) low pressure switch diagnostic tool. Currently the a/c low pressure switch open/close pressures cannot be accurately determined by measuring pressure at the low side service port.
• 10008762Service engine soon (ses) light on with p0446 due to dust in the evap vent valve on vehicles that are operated in dusty environments, such as farming or off-road applications.
• 634999Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks.
• 634899Some customers may comment on the service 4WD indicator illuminating with diagnostic trouble code b2725 set.
• 634723Some customers may comment on a mild to severe engine ping (spark knock) during acceleration and / or illuminated malfunction indicator lamp with diagnostic trouble code p0332 set.
• 628858Subject regarding loss of hvac system mode and/or temperature control.
• 628508Subject regarding door manual lock lever disengages from door trim panel (repair lock lever)
• 628505Subject regarding front and rear side door access door noise (replace door check link).

Every Chevrolet Avalanche model year

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