Chevrolet Avalanche — Airbag
High risk
Feb 5, 2021
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009
Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag.
Also affects: Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade Esv, Cadillac Escalade Ext, Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Silverado Hd
Chevrolet Avalanche — Airbag
High risk
Feb 5, 2021
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the pa
Also affects: Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade Esv, Cadillac Escalade Ext, Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Silverado Hd
Chevrolet Avalanche — Airbag
High risk
Feb 5, 2021
Model years: 2009, 2010, 2013
Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag.
Also affects: Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade Esv, Cadillac Escalade Ext, Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Silverado Hd
Chevrolet Avalanche — Airbag
High risk
Feb 5, 2021
Model years: 2012
Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag.
Also affects: Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade Esv, Cadillac Escalade Ext, Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Silverado Hd
Chevrolet Avalanche — Airbag
High risk
Dec 2, 2020
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag.
Also affects: Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade Esv, Cadillac Escalade Ext, Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Silverado Hd
Chevrolet Avalanche — Airbag
High risk
Jun 15, 2016
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
This Safety Improvement Program was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2020-591. General Motors Canada is conducting a voluntary Safety Improvement Program involving passenger
Also affects: Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade Esv, Cadillac Escalade Ext, Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Suburban
Chevrolet Avalanche — Electrical
High risk
Dec 30, 2014
Model years: 2011
On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition lock cylinder could cause the key to stick in the "start" position if the vehicle interior temperature is sufficiently high. If the ve
Also affects: Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade Esv, Cadillac Escalade Ext, Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Suburban
Chevrolet Avalanche — Other
High risk
Dec 31, 2012
Model years: 2013
Certain vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 102 - Transmission Control Functions, and CMVSS 114 - Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention. A f
Also affects: Gmc Yukon, Chevrolet Tahoe, Cadillac Escalade Esv, Chevrolet Suburban, Gmc Sierra
Chevrolet Avalanche — Heater And Defroster
High risk
Feb 21, 2011
Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles, the interface between the electrical terminals of the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower relay resistor module and the wiring connector (
Also affects: Gmc Yukon Xl, Gmc Yukon, Chevrolet Tahoe, Gmc Sierra, Chevrolet Silverado
Chevrolet Avalanche — Suspension
High risk
Dec 17, 2010
Model years: 2011
On certain vehicles, the rear axle cross pin was improperly heat treated (during the manufacturing process) and could fracture and become displaced within the rear differential. As
Also affects: Cadillac Escalade Ext, Cadillac Escalade Esv, Gmc Canyon, Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Colorado
Chevrolet Avalanche — Accessories
High risk
Jun 7, 2010
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain vehicles equipped with a Heated Washer Fluid System (HWFS), a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the washer fluid heater may overheat the control-circuit gro
Also affects: Buick Enclave, Buick Lucerne, Cadillac Cts, Cadillac Dts, Cadillac Escalade
Chevrolet Avalanche — Fuel System
High risk
May 7, 2009
Model years: 2009
On certain vehicles, the fuel system control module may be subject to water intrusion. This could cause a short or open circuit, illumination of the Service Engine Soon lamp, setti
Also affects: Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade Esv, Cadillac Escalade Ext, Chevrolet Colorado, Chevrolet Suburban
Chevrolet Avalanche — Other
High risk
Aug 29, 2008
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles equipped with a heated washer fluid system, a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the washer fluid heater may overheat the control-circuit ground wir
Also affects: Buick Enclave, Buick Lucerne, Cadillac Dts, Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade Esv
Chevrolet Avalanche — Wheels
High risk
Aug 9, 2006
Model years: 2007
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 120 - Tire rim designation. These vehicles have an incomplete tire rim designation indicated on the compliance label.
Also affects: Cadillac Escalade Ext, Cadillac Srx, Chevrolet Colorado, Chevrolet Silverado, Gmc Canyon
Chevrolet Avalanche — Fuel System
High risk
Aug 4, 2006
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles, the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper comes loose, a fuel leak may resul
Also affects: Chevrolet Kodiak 4500, Chevrolet Kodiak 5500, Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Suburban, Gmc Sierra
Chevrolet Avalanche — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Apr 25, 2005
Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles, the 2nd row centre occupant seat belt routing may make it difficult to position the lap portion of the safety belt low around the hips of occupants. A lap port
Also affects: Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade Esv, Cadillac Escalade Ext, Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Suburban
Chevrolet Avalanche — Brakes
High risk
Feb 15, 2005
Model years: 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles, the hydraulic brake booster's pressure accumulator may crack and/or separate from the Hydro-Boost assembly during normal vehicle operating conditions. If a sep
Also affects: Chevrolet Express, Chevrolet Kodiak 4500, Chevrolet Kodiak 5500, Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Suburban
Chevrolet Avalanche — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Feb 15, 2005
Model years: 2005
Certain vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 101 - Location, identification and illumination of displays. Under certain ve
Also affects: Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade Esv, Cadillac Escalade Ext, Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Suburban
Chevrolet Avalanche — Brakes
High risk
Nov 5, 2004
Model years: 2002
Certain vehicles located in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador may experience unwanted Antilock Brake System (ABS) activ
Also affects: Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, Gmc Sierra, Gmc Yukon
Chevrolet Avalanche — Other
High risk
Mar 18, 2004
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles, the galvanized-braided-steel tailgate support cables used to support the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position can corrode over time and fracture whe
Also affects: Gmc Sierra, Chevrolet Silverado, Cadillac Escalade Ext
Chevrolet Avalanche — Brakes
High risk
Jan 29, 2004
Model years: 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles, the relief valve o-ring seal within the brake hydro-boost module could fail. If this happens during braking applications, the driver may be able to hear an eng
Also affects: Cadillac Escalade Ext, Chevrolet Express, Gmc Savana, Gmc Yukon, Gmc Sierra
Chevrolet Avalanche — Label
High risk
Mar 17, 2003
Model years: 2003
On certain vehicles, the following statements were omitted from the SIR caution label: "Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front" for the vehicles without an air bag switch
Also affects: Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade Ext, Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe
Chevrolet Avalanche — Fuel System
High risk
Jan 28, 2003
Model years: 2003
On certain 2500 series vehicles, a tear could develop in the mid-frame cross member at its attachment to the left frame rail during a 30 degree left angle frontal impact of suffici
Also affects: Chevrolet Suburban, Gmc Yukon Xl
Chevrolet Avalanche — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Apr 11, 2002
Model years: 2001, 2002
Certain vehicles fail to conform to CMVSS 209, seat belt assemblies. These vehicles have a condition where one or two sensors in the driver's and front seat passengers seat belt re
Also affects: Gmc Yukon, Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Silverado