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2002 Chevrolet Avalanche - Reliability

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2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 4dr Crew Cab 4WD View photos

1500 Crew Cab Pickup (5.3L V8 4-speed Automatic 5.2 ft. Bed)

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Reliability Rating for 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche by Identifix

Ratings Key Minimal Problems Moderate Problems Significant Problems
  Rating Comments
Engine A periodic problem on this vehicle is failure of the Catalytic Converter(s) (on 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L engines only). Occasional problems on this vehicle is failure of the Evaporative (EVAP) Vent Valve and failure of the Engine Oil Cooler Lines.

The cost to repair the Catalytic Converter(s) is estimated to be $770.00 for parts and $91.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Engine Oil Cooler Lines is estimated to be $132.00 for parts and $124.00 (4WD) and $85.00 (RWD) for labor. The cost to repair the EVAP Vent Valve is estimated to be $26.50 for parts and $19.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Front Wheel Speed Sensor. Failure of one or more of the Front Wheel Speed Sensors can cause the Antilock Brake System (ABS) to cycle the brakes.

The cost to replace the Front Wheel Speed Sensor is $124.79 for parts and $104.00 for labor per side. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories An occasional problem on this vehicle is the Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder. This condition can cause an electrical circuit to not power up or the vehicle to not start.

The cost to repair the Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder is $38.62 for parts and $71.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall 4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Chevrolet Avalanche by Identifix

  2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

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