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2002 Chevrolet Avalanche Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche has 24 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche

Brakes
296
Engine
69
Structure
67
Tires
39
Powertrain
25
Airbags
24
Steering
24
Electrical
24
Suspension
23
Visibility
21
Fuel System
18
Other
11
Lights
10
Latches & Locks
7
Seat Belts
6
Speed Control
5

24

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 1, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE LOW BEAM HEAD...
Sep 1, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT FAIL...
Jun 20, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGI WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT AND THE LOW BEAM LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. I CHANGE THE FUSES, LOW BEAM LIGHTS,...
Apr 15, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI'M HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING SEVERAL TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH MY 2002 AVALANCHE THROUGH YEARS. I CAN REMO...
Aug 3, 2011ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICRECENTLY MY 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE HAS BEGUN TO SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO...
Apr 1, 2011ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2002 CHEVY AVALANCHE 2500 WITH 8.1 ENGINE DIES WITHOUT WARNING AT DRIVING SPEED. THE BATTERY LIGHT ...
Sep 4, 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI HAVE A 02'CHEVY IMPALA WHEN I TURN IT ON ALL ELECTRIC COMES ON AND THE ENGINE RUNS FOR A SPLIT SEC...
May 19, 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHIS IS A GENERAL POINT OF INFORMATION MESSAGE: FOR THE LAST DECADE OR MORE, GM VEHICLES HAVE A PROP...
Apr 15, 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE DASH LIGHT STAYS ON CONSTANTLY SHOWING THE SECURITY LIGHT, GAS LIGHT AND BATTERY LIGHT FLASHING....
Apr 13, 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMY 2002 CHEVY AVALANCHE 1500,2WD HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THE TRUCK STALLED AND THEN SHUT OFF WHILE I W...
Jan 23, 2009ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. IGNITION SWITCH IS SHORTING OUT, HAVE TO JIGGLE KEY TO START. WHEN DR...
Nov 1, 2006ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI HAVE A CHEVROLET AVALANCHE YEAR 2002 KEEPS SHUTTING DOWN. I RAN ON HIGHWAY 55 MILES, THEN MY CAR S...
Aug 5, 2006ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKESGM HAD REPAIRED THE RUST BRAKE DEFECTS ON MY TYPE OF VEHICLE IN MANY SALT STATES THAT ENDURE COLD W...
Jul 22, 2006ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE GEAR SELECTOR LIGHTS W...
Jun 25, 2006ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE "CARGO LAMP ON" INDICATOR IN THE MESSAGE AREA OF THE DRIVER INSTRUMENT PANEL IS DISPLAYED WHEN A...
Oct 20, 2005ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITYMY TRUCK WAS BOUGHT NEW IN 7/02 SINCE. I AM ON MY THIRD "PHOTO CHRONIC HEATED SIDE MIRROR (TWO PASS...
Sep 1, 2005ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDT: 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA LS. THE CONSUMER STATED CAR DEVELOPED A SPORADIC FAILURE OF TURN SIGN...
Jun 14, 2005ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2002 CHEY AVALANCHE, 67,000 MILES. ENGINE STOPPED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGWAY. NO ENGINE LIGHT OR OT...
Mar 28, 2005ELECTRICAL SYSTEMDT: CALLER HIT A SPEED BUMP OR A SPOT ON THE ROAD THAT RAISED THE SPEED. UP 60 OR 70 MPH AND VE...
Jan 18, 2005ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICDASH LIGHT DON'T WORK. DIMMER SWITCH VERY HOT TO THE TOUCH. *TR

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