How common are structure and body complaints on the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche?

NHTSA records 27 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Avalanche, making up 17% of the 155 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche dashboard cracking?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this Structure & Body complaint category for the 2011 Avalanche.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this category is 48,640 miles.

What is the most reported structure and body issue on the 2011 Avalanche?

The most frequent pattern in owner complaints is dashboard cracking near the passenger airbag housing, along with reports of chrome door handles breaking off.

How does 2011 compare to other Avalanche model years for this problem?

The 2011 Avalanche had 27 Structure & Body complaints (17% share), close to 2013's 27 complaints (24% share) and higher than 2012's 3 complaints (6% share).

2011 Chevrolet Avalanche Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 27 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche, 17% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 48,640. No related recall exists for this component. The dominant pattern is dashboard cracking near the passenger airbag.

Structure & Body complaints: 27; 17% of 155
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 48,640 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Dashboard cracks near the passenger side airbag housing, sometimes spreading toward the air vent or instrument cluster.
Dashboard vibrates constantly while driving at various speeds, in some cases alongside the visible cracking.
Chrome exterior door handles break or fall off, with owners describing it as a common occurrence.
Rear passenger side door handle fractures when the owner attempts to open the door.
Dashboard cracks widen over time to the point where the airbag cover lifts or separates from the dash.
Cracks also appear in the rear window trim area in addition to the dashboard.

When 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 4, 2013, latest Jul 24, 2022.

27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2013 to Jul 2022; peak Aug 2016 (4).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2011 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 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche?: NHTSA records 27 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Avalanche, making up 17% of the 155 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche dashboard cracking?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this Structure & Body complaint category for the 2011 Avalanche.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this category is 48,640 miles.
What is the most reported structure and body issue on the 2011 Avalanche?: The most frequent pattern in owner complaints is dashboard cracking near the passenger airbag housing, along with reports of chrome door handles breaking off.
How does 2011 compare to other Avalanche model years for this problem?: The 2011 Avalanche had 27 Structure & Body complaints (17% share), close to 2013's 27 complaints (24% share) and higher than 2012's 3 complaints (6% share).