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2002 Chevrolet Avalanche

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

3 current

Combined

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2004395 · manufacturer campaign 04094

5 November 2004

Transport Canada lists: Avalanche 2002 · Silverado 1999–2002 · Suburban 2000–2002 · Tahoe 2000–2002 · and 3 more

What is wrong

Certain vehicles located in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador may experience unwanted Antilock Brake System (ABS) activation and increased stopping distances during low-speed brake application (less than 16 km/h and greater than 6 km/h). This condition does not set any ABS codes nor does it illuminate the ABS warning lamp.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply Zinc-X to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within specifications.

158,474 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety TC

Other

Transport Canada recall 2004102 · manufacturer campaign 04007

18 March 2004

Transport Canada lists: Escalade 2002–2004 · Avalanche 2002–2004 · Silverado 2000–2004 · Sierra 2000–2004

What is wrong

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 when loads are applied to them. Tailgate support cable corrosion may not be visible because of the plastic sheathing covering the cable. If one cable fractured, the remaining cable may retain the tailgate in a horizontal position. If the remaining cable was weakened by corrosion, it could fracture within moments of the first cable fracture. If both cables fractured, the tailgate would suddenly drop approximately 10 degrees and strike the top surface of the rear bumper. If anyone is sitting or standing on the horizontal surface of the tailgate when both cables fracture, they could fall and be injured. On vehicles without a rear bumper, the tailgate may drop to a lower position.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the existing galvanized support cables with stainless steel support cables.

301,974 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety TC

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2002068 · manufacturer campaign 02014

11 April 2002

Transport Canada lists: Escalade 2001–2002 · Avalanche 2001–2002 · Silverado 2001–2002 · Suburban 2001–2002 · and 4 more

What is wrong

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 retractors may be inoperative. The seat belt retractors will lock when the belt webbing is extracted during a crash; however the mechanism that locks the seat belt retractor when the vehicle decelerates quickly, such as during heavy braking, may not restrain the occupant as intended during a crash, and could result in injury to the occupant. Correction update: None required as no effect on vehicle safety. See recall 04-158.

63,049 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.