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2011 Chevrolet Avalanche Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche has 5 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche

Airbags
65
Other
43
Structure
19
Powertrain
11
Electrical
5
Engine
5
Suspension
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 1, 2019ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT PROBLEM - OIL PASSING THE O-RINGS ON THE PISTONS WHICH IS CAUSING THE CHECK E...
Dec 31, 2017ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTRAVELING AT 65MPH IN -25 DEGREES F, OUR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND STABILINK TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS CA...
Oct 15, 2015ENGINEAT 40000 WE NOTICED WE WERE HAVING ISSUES WITH MY AVALANCHE BURNING OIL, WHEN WE ASKED THE TECH AT C...
Jul 21, 2011ENGINEAT @4000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE DEALERSHIP FOUND THAT THERE WAS NO OIL ...
Jun 15, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)REDUCED ENGINE POWER , ENGINE DIES NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES ALMOST REAR ENDED ON I-25. TROU...

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