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2011 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

5

4 current

Combined

13.9L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$4,309

20,000 km, Ontario prices

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.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2021028 · manufacturer campaign N212328800

5 February 2021

Transport Canada lists: Escalade 2010–2014 · Avalanche 2010–2013 · Silverado 2010–2014 · Suburban 2010–2014 · and 4 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.

Why it matters

If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the passenger-front airbag. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.

295,974 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2020591 · manufacturer campaign N212328760

2 December 2020

Transport Canada lists: Escalade 2007–2011 · Avalanche 2007–2011 · Silverado 2007–2011 · Suburban 2007–2011 · and 4 more

What is wrong

Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function. Note: This recall is for vehicles that were originally sold or ever registered in certain areas of the United States that experience high or moderate levels of heat and humidity, and that were subsequently imported into Canada. Affected states: American Samoa and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), Virginia and West Virginia.

Why it matters

If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the passenger-front airbag inflator. Note: This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.

9,660 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2015002 · manufacturer campaign 14696 / 14912

30 December 2014

Transport Canada lists: Escalade 2011–2012 · Avalanche 2011 · Silverado 2011–2012 · Suburban 2011–2012 · and 4 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition lock cylinder could cause the key to stick in the "start" position if the vehicle interior temperature is sufficiently high. If the vehicle is operated in this condition and the interior temperature cools or the vehicle goes off-road or is subjected to some other jarring event, the key could move out of the "start" position, rotate past the "run" position and into the "accessory" position. If this were to occur, engine power, power steering and power braking would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. The timing of the key movement out of the “run” position, relative to the activation of the sensing algorithm of the crash event, may also result in the airbags not deploying in a subsequent collision, increasing the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the steering column for identifying information and replace if necessary.

10,651 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2010454 · manufacturer campaign 10426

17 December 2010

Transport Canada lists: Escalade 2011 · Avalanche 2011 · Colorado 2011 · Express 2011 · and 8 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the rear axle cross pin was improperly heat treated (during the manufacturing process) and could fracture and become displaced within the rear differential. As a result the driver may hear a banging noise emanating from the rear axle. Also, if the pin shifts out of position it could create an interference and cause the rear axle to lock. This could cause a loss of vehicle control, which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the rear axle cross pin.

3,945 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr
1 replaced by later campaigns

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2016307 · manufacturer campaign 49151, 49152

15 June 2016

Replaced: This recall has been replaced by a later campaign. Check the newer one — the repair may have changed.

Transport Canada lists: Escalade 2007–2011 · Avalanche 2007–2011 · Silverado 2007–2011 · Suburban 2007–2011 · and 4 more

What is wrong

This Safety Improvement Program was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2020-591. General Motors Canada is conducting a voluntary Safety Improvement Program involving passenger airbag inflators in vehicles that were originally sold or ever registered in certain areas of the United States that experience high or moderate levels of heat and humidity, and that were subsequently imported into Canada. Dealers will replace the passenger inflator on affected vehicles. Owners who believe their vehicles may have been originally purchased or registered in the states listed below should contact a General Motors dealer. This action is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Affected states: American Samoa and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), Virginia and West Virginia.

7,809 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSuperseded

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Pickup truck: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 72% of 85 2011 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
320 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche, of which 4 are current and 1 has been replaced by later campaigns. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche get?
NRCan rates the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche at 13.9 L/100 km combined, emitting 320 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $4,309 in fuel, producing roughly 6,422 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

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.