2011 Chevrolet Avalanche structure problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The structure that holds the rear differential and axle to the frame rusted through and broke off from both sides so the whole rear axle unit broke loose and pulled back so the drive shaft pulled loose and the rear tires were rubbing on the fenders. If this happened at highway speeds I don’t know…”
filed Jul 24, 2022
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet avalanche. The contact noticed that the front passenger side dashboard was fractured directly above the air bag. The vehicle was taken to dan vaden brunswick chevrolet cadillac (121 altama connector, brunswick, ga 31525, (912) 265-3540), but was not diagnosed…”
filed Aug 30, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Avalanche years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Avalanche | 19 | 23% |
| 2012 Avalanche | 2 | 6% |
| 2010 Avalanche | 16 | 14% |
| 2009 Avalanche | 8 | 11% |
| 2008 Avalanche | 44 | 17% |
| 2007 Avalanche | 75 | 20% |
| 2005 Avalanche | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 Avalanche | 7 | 4% |
| 2003 Avalanche | 9 | 4% |
| 2002 Avalanche | 67 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.