Chevrolet Avalanche Recall

Recalls should be known by car owners and dealers as required by NHTSA to ensure safety of users and passengers. It can be mailed or posted to inform the concerned persons however these attempts oftentimes fail especially if notices get lost in the mail.

In a recall dated March 12, 2003, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced a safety recall for 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche models. This year model can develop tear in the mid-frame cross member in times of a 30 degree left angle frontal impact. Tearing in the mid-frame cross member may extent up to the fuel tank resulting to possible fuel leakage. Worst, leakage can lead to fire. The corrective measure for the said recall is to install a fuel tank shield. Notifications began on February 2003.

Another recall done for 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche models show defect in the body, tailgate, hinge and attachments of the vehicle. Corrosion, weakening and fracturing of the galvanized steel tailgate support cable that retain the tailgate are the main problem. It may lead to injury in case the tailgate falls. The corrective action done is replacement of the cable.