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2003 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

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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.

Heater And Defroster

Transport Canada recall 2011074 · manufacturer campaign 11046

21 February 2011

Transport Canada lists: Avalanche 2003–2006 · Silverado 2003–2007 · Suburban 2003–2006 · Tahoe 2003–2006 · and 3 more

What is wrong

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 (which powers the module) may be incapable of conducting higher current levels for sustained periods of operation. In addition, moisture and other contaminants (such as road de-icing materials) may enter the fresh air intake plenum and contact the internal circuit of the module or corrode the terminals. These conditions may cause the relay resistor module or wiring connector to overheat, causing various symptoms such as: the HVAC blower may not function on certain or all blower speed settings; a burning-plastic smell or smoke may be present in the vehicle, or; the HVAC blower may run continually with the ignition in the OFF position. These warning signs could, in certain instances, be leading indicators of an impending vehicle fire, which could result in property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Owners will be provided with additional warranty coverage for the blower motor resistor module/wiring connector overheating condition. Under this "special warranty coverage", should this condition occur within 10 years or 240,000 km from first vehicle registration, dealers will install a replacement blower motor resistor and resistor module connector.

190,310 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety TC

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2005119 · manufacturer campaign 05037

25 April 2005

Transport Canada lists: Escalade 2003–2005 · Avalanche 2003–2005 · Silverado 2003–2005 · Suburban 2003–2005 · and 5 more

What is wrong

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 portion of the seat belt routing that is not low and snug on the hips can allow unfavourable occupant kinetics in the event of a crash. Moreover, the higher routing allows the lap belt to ride up on an occupant's abdomen instead of fitting low around their hipbones, and therefore, can expose them to more risk of abdominal and internal organ injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will modify the guide loop.

73,473 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

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

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2004037 · manufacturer campaign 04004

29 January 2004

Transport Canada lists: Escalade 2003–2004 · Avalanche 2003–2004 · Express 2003–2004 · Silverado 2003–2004 · and 7 more

What is wrong

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 engine compartment noise similar to the sound that occurs when the steering wheel is turned to a full stop position. The driver could also experience a slight increase in steering efforts while braking and parking. Under certain driving conditions, a slight increase in the applied brake pedal effort may be required to achieve the same vehicle deceleration rate as prior to the seal failure.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the hydro-boost module, and replace it, if necessary.

4,075 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Label

Transport Canada recall 2003063

17 March 2003

Transport Canada lists: Escalade 2003 · Avalanche 2003 · Silverado 2003 · Suburban 2003 · and 5 more

What is wrong

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 or "Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front unless air bag is off" for vehicles with an air bag switch and "Sit far back as possible from the air bag". The statements are printed in the Owner's Manual.

What the dealer will do

None required as instructions are in the owners manual and this is well known by the public.

43,000 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2003019 · manufacturer campaign 03002

28 January 2003

Transport Canada lists: Avalanche 2003 · Suburban 2003 · Yukon XL 2003

What is wrong

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 sufficient severity. If the mid-frame cross member tears during frontal impact and produces a sharp edge, contact of the sharp edge with the fuel tank may result in a puncture of the fuel tank and possible fuel leakage. If a sufficient amount of fuel were to leak out and if an ignition source were present, a vehicle fire could occur.

What the dealer will do

Dealer will install a fuel tank shield.

383 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 6 recalls on record for the 2003 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.