Chevrolet Avalanche 2012
Model Avalanche made in 2012 by Chevrolet got 11 consumer complains as well as 27 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and structure. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.
Model 2012
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
| 11-09-41-002C | 03/01/2012 | 10043849 | Gm: air bag warning lamp illuminated, repeat history dtc b0083 0f- b0088 0f on vehicles operated in amarillo texas area. an updated software calibration has been released to address this condition. also included in models years 2010-2012 mo | 04/30/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| PIT-5184 | 10/01/2012 | 10047839 | Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: will have inoperative cruise control; inoperative or unwanted activation of radio controls; backlighting flashes, flickers or inoperative due to possible short to ground on steering wheel coil connector x2. models | 12/10/2012 | |
| SB-12188 | 08/01/2012 | 10045899 | Chevrolet/gmc: starter motor, on certain suvs, may wear thru, after contact, wiring insulation, which causes circuit condition to short out. starter motor becomes inoperative. models 2013 chevrolet avalanche, silverado and gmc sierra. | 09/24/2012 | |
| PIT5074F | 05/01/2012 | 10044242 | Gm: j-35616-64b terminal test probe and replacement terminal. also included models verano, regal, lacrosse, cts, srx, volt, sonic, malibu, impala, equinox, cruze, avalanche, tahoe suburban, silverado, sierra, yukon, and terrain for model | 05/24/2012 | |
| SB-12019 | 02/01/2012 | 10043904 | Service update for inventory and customer vehicles. radio display may be inoperative or flicker - expires with base warranty. *kb | 05/01/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| PI0639A | 03/01/2012 | 10043887 | Gm: the service stabilitrak message being displayed in dic. the stabilitrak indicator light may also be on. *js | 05/01/2012 | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | |||||
| PIT-5120-A | 09/01/2012 | 10047479 | Gmc/chevrolet/cadillac: instrument panel messages regarding stabilitrak message, traction control message, service brake system message, is off and gauges, in various modules low speed settings, are inoperative. models 2007-13 all escala | 11/28/2012 | |
| EQUIPMENT - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| PIE-0229 | 09/01/2012 | 10047379 | Gmc/cadillac/chevrolet: hvac system, when turned on, is very noisy and there is a lack of airflow, through vents, due to blower motor failing to work properly. models 2012-2013 escalade, esv, ext; avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; s | 11/28/2012 | |
| PIE-0222 | 09/01/2012 | PIE-0222-A | 10045940 | Gmc/cadillac/chevrolet: no air is flowing through hvac vents because of an inoperative blower motor. the situation is intermittent. models 2011-12 cadillac-escalade, escalade esv & ext; gmc-sierra, yukon & xl, yukon denali & xl denali; | 09/24/2012 |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| PIE-0222 | 08/01/2012 | 10045940 | Gmc/cadillac/chevrolet: no air is flowing through hvac vents because of an inoperative blower motor. the situation is intermittent. models 2011-12 cadillac-escalade, escalade esv & ext; gmc-sierra, yukon & xl, yukon denali & xl denali; | 09/24/2012 | |
| PIE-0222 | 09/01/2012 | PIE-0222-A | 10045940 | Gmc/cadillac/chevrolet: no air is flowing through hvac vents because of an inoperative blower motor. the situation is intermittent. models 2011-12 cadillac-escalade, escalade esv & ext; gmc-sierra, yukon & xl, yukon denali & xl denali; | 09/24/2012 |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| SB-12019 | 02/01/2012 | 10043904 | Service update for inventory and customer vehicles. radio display may be inoperative or flicker - expires with base warranty. *kb | 05/01/2012 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
| PIT-5122C | 08/02/2012 | 10044879 | General motors: service stability message low power brake light and cruise control operation- dtc c0161 and/or c0277. new for the 2012 models is a dual brake pedal position (bpp) sensor (two sensors in one). the dual bpp replaces the old st | 08/02/2012 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| PI-0658 | 01/01/2012 | 10043599 | Chevrolet/buick/gmc/cadillac: fuel gauge has an incorrect reading after filling or fuel level slow to register or display after vehicle has started. *pe | 04/13/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 08-07-30-021G | 03/01/2012 | 10043829 | Gm: loss of high speed gmlan communications, intermittent no crank, ip gage fluctuation, intermittent door look cycling, intermittent chime operation, various ip warning lamps illuminated, transmission may not shift, communication dtcs u007 | 04/27/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||||
| PIE-0225-B | 10/01/2012 | 10047919 | Chevrolet/gmc: the 4wd fails to engage when service 4wd indicator illuminates and transfer case control module (tccm) reports possible c0379 set. models 2012-2013 avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe, sierra, yukon, yukon xl. *pe | 12/10/2012 | |
| (PWS) | |||||
| SB-12188 | 08/01/2012 | 10045899 | Chevrolet/gmc: starter motor, on certain suvs, may wear thru, after contact, wiring insulation, which causes circuit condition to short out. starter motor becomes inoperative. models 2013 chevrolet avalanche, silverado and gmc sierra. | 09/24/2012 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||||
| PIT-5181 | 09/01/2012 | 10047419 | Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: brake pedal position (bpp) sensor has related issues after normal diagnostics, regarding connector x205, terminal concern, cruise/brake light or service stability message or reduced engine power. models 2012-2013 | 11/28/2012 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| PI0639A | 03/01/2012 | 10043887 | Gm: the service stabilitrak message being displayed in dic. the stabilitrak indicator light may also be on. *js | 05/01/2012 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||||
| 12-02-32-001 | 04/30/2012 | 10043850 | Gmc: hydraulic power steering leak at hose connection to steering rack. all potential leaks should be completely cleaned and indentified before attempting to repair or replace any power steering components. *js | 04/30/2012 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||||
| PI-0671 | 02/01/2012 | 10043629 | General motors: reservoir for power steering fluid is heat damaged and leaking. may caused problems with power steering pump. *pe | 04/16/2012 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
| PI-0671 | 02/01/2012 | 10043629 | General motors: reservoir for power steering fluid is heat damaged and leaking. may caused problems with power steering pump. *pe | 04/16/2012 | |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| PIT-5184 | 10/01/2012 | 10047839 | Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: will have inoperative cruise control; inoperative or unwanted activation of radio controls; backlighting flashes, flickers or inoperative due to possible short to ground on steering wheel coil connector x2. models | 12/10/2012 | |
| SUSPENSION - AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) | |||||
| PIT-5120-A | 09/01/2012 | 10047479 | Gmc/chevrolet/cadillac: instrument panel messages regarding stabilitrak message, traction control message, service brake system message, is off and gauges, in various modules low speed settings, are inoperative. models 2007-13 all escala | 11/28/2012 | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | |||||
| PIT-5120-A | 09/01/2012 | 10047479 | Gmc/chevrolet/cadillac: instrument panel messages regarding stabilitrak message, traction control message, service brake system message, is off and gauges, in various modules low speed settings, are inoperative. models 2007-13 all escala | 11/28/2012 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||||
| PIT-5179 | 09/01/2012 | 10047459 | Cadillac/gmc/chevrolet: information on cruise control being inoperative due to bpp circuit signal and/or tcc/cruise brake pedal parameters, when brake pedal is released but shows applied. models 2007-2013 all escalades, avalanche, silver | 11/28/2012 | |
| PIT-5122C | 08/02/2012 | 10044879 | General motors: service stability message low power brake light and cruise control operation- dtc c0161 and/or c0277. new for the 2012 models is a dual brake pedal position (bpp) sensor (two sensors in one). the dual bpp replaces the old st | 08/02/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 05/31/2012 | 11 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet avalanche. the contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated for several seconds before engaging. the failure occurred without any warning and recurred several times. in addition, the vehicle surged sporadically when being driven at any speed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer however, no failure was discovered. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and a claim was filed with the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 11. the current mileage was 3,929. kmj | |||
| 05/31/2012 | 11 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet avalanche. the contact stated that while attempted to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate for a few seconds, and then corrected itself. the failure occurred without any warning, and recurred several times. the vehicle surged while being driven at steady speed. the vehicle was taken to dealer; however no failure was found. the manufacturer was made aware and a claim was opened. the failure mileage was 11. the current mileage was 3,929.yn | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 02/19/2013 | 3400 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet avalanche. the contact stated that precipitation was entering the vehicle and saturating the front passenger side floor board. after inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the front passenger side door was retaining water. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 3,400. kmj | |||
| 02/19/2013 | 3400 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet avalanche. the contact stated precipitation entered the vehicle through the front passenger side floor board. after inspecting the vehicle the contact noticed the front passenger side door was retaining water. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 3,400. da | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 05/31/2012 | 11 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet avalanche. the contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated for several seconds before engaging. the failure occurred without any warning and recurred several times. in addition, the vehicle surged sporadically when being driven at any speed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer however, no failure was discovered. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and a claim was filed with the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 11. the current mileage was 3,929. | |||
| 05/31/2012 | 11 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet avalanche. the contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated for several seconds before engaging. the failure occurred without any warning and recurred several times. in addition, the vehicle surged sporadically when being driven at any speed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer however, no failure was discovered. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and a claim was filed with the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 11. the current mileage was 3,929. kmj | |||
| 05/31/2012 | 11 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet avalanche. the contact stated that while attempted to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate for a few seconds, and then corrected itself. the failure occurred without any warning, and recurred several times. the vehicle surged while being driven at steady speed. the vehicle was taken to dealer; however no failure was found. the manufacturer was made aware and a claim was opened. the failure mileage was 11. the current mileage was 3,929.yn | |||