2011 Chevrolet Avalanche body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 23 complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 50,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 50,000 miles, and 62% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the body & structure complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet avalanche. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, he noticed that the entire dashboard was constantly vibrating. In addition, a crack was visible on the passenger's side dashboard near the air bag housing area. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.
"takata recall" crack dash in 2 places on 2011 avalanche due to heat from sun this is a common issue with gmc/chevy trucks needs to be fix paied good money for truck! Very unhappy!! Very unsafe 1 crack at passanger air bag ang other at insterment rear of dash! Had about 60,000 miles on it when a friend notice the cracks!
Other problems reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche
- Air bags 55 complaints