How many engine complaints does the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche have?

NHTSA lists 16 engine complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche, which is 10% of the 155 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche engine?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the engine complaints for this model year.

At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2011 Avalanche?

The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 52,073 miles.

What kind of engine problems do owners describe most?

Owners most often describe the truck lunging or lurching forward while slowing or downshifting, sudden power loss, and higher-than-normal oil consumption.

How does the 2011 model compare to other Avalanche years for engine complaints?

The 2011 model's engine complaints represent 10% of its total complaints, higher than the 5% share seen in 2010 and 2013 and the 8% share seen in 2012.

2011 Chevrolet Avalanche Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 16 engine complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche, 10% of all complaints filed for that model year. Owners report unexpected lunging or lurching when downshifting, sudden power loss, and excess oil consumption, with a median failure mileage of 52,073. No related recall is listed.

Engine complaints: 16; 10% of 155
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 52,073 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Vehicle lunges or bucks forward when slowing down or downshifting, even with the brake applied, especially between 2nd and 1st gear.
Sudden loss of engine power at speed, sometimes with the traction control and stabilitrak lights on, causing the truck to slow abruptly.
Engine stalls or shuts down unexpectedly, in one case linked to a throttle body sensor cracking in extreme cold.
Excess oil consumption reported starting around 4,000 miles, with owners needing to add oil every few thousand miles and one engine replaced at 181,000 miles.
Rough idle accompanied by check engine, stabilitrak, and traction control warning lights.

When 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 1, 2012, latest Oct 12, 2020.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2012 to Oct 2020; peak Mar 2012 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Avalanche model year

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

20106 (5%)
201116 (10%)
20124 (8%)
20136 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche have?: NHTSA lists 16 engine complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche, which is 10% of the 155 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche engine?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the engine complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2011 Avalanche?: The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 52,073 miles.
What kind of engine problems do owners describe most?: Owners most often describe the truck lunging or lurching forward while slowing or downshifting, sudden power loss, and higher-than-normal oil consumption.
How does the 2011 model compare to other Avalanche years for engine complaints?: The 2011 model's engine complaints represent 10% of its total complaints, higher than the 5% share seen in 2010 and 2013 and the 8% share seen in 2012.