Six problems related to side/rear glass have been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Dt the contact stated the vehicle had leakage coming from the rear of the vehicle, it was leaking into the vehicle. This only happened when it rained. It leaked from rear passenger's side up to driver's side door panel, it smelled of mildew. This caused the windows to fog up. Contact took the vehicle to the dealer several times, the last time the leak stopped and the dealer had welded sea clamps. This had started on July 15, 2003.
The frame on the rear window of my 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche has begun to crack and break off. Although still in place at this time there is a 1/2" crack that is widening in the passenger side upper corner and cracks in the lower corner that look like the plastic is tearing itself apart. It is subject to leaks since it no longer forms a tight seal and if the frame breaks off completely the window will no long be held tightly in place and could fall from the frame onto passengers in the rear seat. I don't know when the cracks actually began but only noticed them recently. I am the original ower and only driver of the vehicle. Chevrolet was notified of the problem under service request number 1-292479540. Their answer was they would not cover it under warranty as a manufacture defect. I only received their decision today so I have not had time to locate a replacement part as yet.
Consistent cracking of encapsulation surrounding midgate window of 2002 Chevrolet Avalanches built prior to October 2001.
Rear window frame starting to split. Talked to dealer and they stated that they have seen 5 others do the same thing. Chevrolet should recall this defect design.
The windows on my 2002 chevolet Avalanche are very dark shaded. I called a dealer in mullins, SC and he told me there is nothing they can do to lighten them. He claimed they came from the factory that dark. At night I cannot see well enough to properly judge traffic and distance. When I turn at night I have to lean forward just to see the street I am turning on to. I'd like to find out how I can get a lighter shading on my windows before I have or cause an accident. Why can't they be lighted or toned down.
After using the rear window defroster for a short period, a loud crack was heard. The plastic frame holding the rear window split in two pieces. The rear window is now somewhat loose. We are afraid to turn on the rear window defroster for fear of the window shattering. We will not try and remove the window and place it in its holder behind the seat, as it may also shatter and shower the rear seat passengers with glass.