2013 Chevrolet Avalanche

61 serious complaints of 111, the most about air bags (28) and structure (27); per car on the road, 0.7× this model's usual year. 3 recalls. NHTSA investigation EA21002: desiccated air bag inflator rupture.

What owners report

“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number 21V053000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Jun 2021

“The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet avalanche. The contact stated that a crack appeared on the dashboard that extended to the steering wheel. The dealer (bees chevrolet, 2100 old u.s. 27 st johns, mi 48879) stated that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was also made aware of the failure.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the structure, Apr 2018

Fixes and extended coverage

• Repair program This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. (PIT5236F, Aug 2015)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

111 owner complaints · 3 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 17 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2013 trims and features