2003 Chevrolet Avalanche brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 81 complaints for the 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche, 34% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 81 34% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 106,000 miles 67 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 10 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 9 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 7 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 67 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 106,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes.
What owners wrote
Driving to work. Dry conditions. Had 4-5 car lengths between me and car in front of me. Car in front of me stopped. I was going about 30-35 MPH. Truck would not stop. ABS did not come on and wheels did not lockup. I rear ended the truck in front of me. It felt like there was no braking power at all. Brake pedal was to the floor. Truck just slowly slowed down. There is definitely a problem with the braking system.
On approaching a stop sign the rear brakes failed. The line had rusted thru above the left rear spring. This is the second time a line has rusted thru. The first time I lost both brakes. I had it repaired by a chevrolet dealership. As you can see they did not replace all the problem lines. I had it done by oakwood service center in auburn, ny. At least now I believe I am safe.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche
- Electrical system 43 complaints