How common are structure and body complaints on the 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche?

NHTSA lists 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Avalanche, which is 15% of the 117 total complaints filed for this model year.

Is there a recall for the dashboard cracking on the 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2010 Avalanche.

At what mileage does the dashboard cracking usually appear?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 58,500 miles for Structure & Body complaints on the 2010 Avalanche.

Did the dashboard cracking cause any injuries?

NHTSA records one injury among the 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Avalanche, with no crashes or fires reported.

How does 2010 compare to other Avalanche years for this issue?

The 2010 Avalanche has 18 complaints (15% share) in this area, compared with 27 complaints (17% share) in 2011, 3 complaints (6% share) in 2012, and 27 complaints (24% share) in 2013.

2010 Chevrolet Avalanche Structure & Body Problems

Structure & Body issues account for 18 complaints, or 15% of all 117 complaints filed for the 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche. No related recall exists for this area. Median mileage at failure is 58,500 miles, and one injury has been reported.

Structure & Body complaints: 18; 15% of 117
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 58,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Dashboard cracks near the passenger-side airbag panel, raising concern that the airbag cover could break apart during deployment.
Cracks also appear above the instrument cluster and speedometer, separate from the airbag-area cracks.
Some owners report the cracking worsens over time, with plastic shards forming in multiple spots on the dash.
A dealer told one owner the cracking was likely caused by heat from the sun rather than a manufacturing defect.
The tow hitch was reported as corroded and fractured while towing a trailer.
One owner reported a sharp, peeling chrome overlay on the driver's door handle that caused a cut.

When 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 15, 2013, latest Feb 25, 2021.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2013 to Feb 2021; peak Jan 2016 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Avalanche model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201018 (15%)
201127 (17%)
20123 (6%)
201327 (24%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are structure and body complaints on the 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche?: NHTSA lists 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Avalanche, which is 15% of the 117 total complaints filed for this model year.
Is there a recall for the dashboard cracking on the 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2010 Avalanche.
At what mileage does the dashboard cracking usually appear?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 58,500 miles for Structure & Body complaints on the 2010 Avalanche.
Did the dashboard cracking cause any injuries?: NHTSA records one injury among the 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Avalanche, with no crashes or fires reported.
How does 2010 compare to other Avalanche years for this issue?: The 2010 Avalanche has 18 complaints (15% share) in this area, compared with 27 complaints (17% share) in 2011, 3 complaints (6% share) in 2012, and 27 complaints (24% share) in 2013.