The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

1. INVESTIGATION: CRANK POSITION SENSOR FAILURE - STALL

   NHTSA #PE06016

   Status:

   CLOSED

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2. INVESTIGATION: TAILGATE CABLE BREAKAGE

   NHTSA #EA04005

   Status:

   RECALLED

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4. INVESTIGATION: PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

   NHTSA #DP05009

   Status:

   CLOSED

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5. INVESTIGATION: Brake line corrosion failure

   NHTSA #PE10010

   Status:

   CLOSED

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6. INVESTIGATION: UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION

   NHTSA #PE05020

   Status:

   RECALLED

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7. INVESTIGATION: Brake line corrosion failure

   NHTSA #EA11001

   Status:

   CLOSED

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8. INVESTIGATION: HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES

   NHTSA #EA04012

   Status:

   RECALLED

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9. INVESTIGATION: TRAILER HITCH RECEIVER FAILURE

   NHTSA #EA07013

   Status:

   CLOSED

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10. INVESTIGATION: TRAILER HITCH RECEIVER FAILURE

    NHTSA #PE07025

    Status:

    CLOSED

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11. INVESTIGATION: THROTTLE STICKING CLOSED

    NHTSA #EA02015

    Status:

    CLOSED

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