Airbag recall that has not been replaced
The worst 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Airbags16
- Electrical7
- Locks4
- Visibility3
- Body2
- Brakes2
- Engine2
- Acceleration1
- Driver assistance1
- Lights1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Non-crash engine compartment fires
In a letter dated august 27, 2008, general motors corp. (gm) notified the federal safety agency that it will conduct a safety recall (the federal safety agency recall number 08v‑441) to address a safety relateddefect that can result in engine compartment fire in approximately 850,000 vehicles equipped with a heated windshield washer fluid option.the subject vehicles of this investigation comprise over three-quarters of the recall population. According to gm, a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the windshield washer fluid heater module may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. This may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor or cause smoke and in rare cases it may cause a fire.as a remedy, gm dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse. In addition to the subject vehicles, several other gm models with the heated windshield washer fluid option are included in recall 08v‑441: my 2006-2008 buick lucerne (manufactured august 2005 through november 2007); my 2008 buick enclave (manufactured february 2007 through april 2007); my 2006-2008 cadillac dts (manufactured may 2007 through november 2007); my 2007-2008 saturn outlook (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007); and my 2007-2008 gmc acadia (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007) vehicles.gm is instructing owners to take their vehicle to a dealer for service if they experience symptoms of windshield washer heater module short circuits. Gm's recall resolves the safety defect concerns pursued by this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed.
EA08010
Non-crash engine compartment fires
In response to an information request letter sent by the office of defects investigation(odi) during preliminary evaluation pe08-010, gm provided odi with 41 allegations of non-crash engine compartment fires including 16 allegations of fires originating with the ignition in the off position.one of the fires was determined to be caused by an arson event.odi has also received 5 reports, 4 of which are of duplicative of reports provided by gm, alleging non-crash engine compartment fires in the subject vehicles.in total, odi is aware of 41 non-crashengine compartment fires in the subject vehicles that are unrelated to arson.eight of the 41 fire allegations also allege property damage as a result of the fires.this preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea08-010) to further assess the scope, frequency, origin and cause of the alleged non-crash related engine compartment fires in the subject vehicles.
PE08010
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 248
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Unknown or other
- New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- Unknown or other
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- Unknown or other
- Unknown or other
- This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- Unknown or other
- Electrical system
- This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline...
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3L 8‑cyl | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 |
| 5.3L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 14 | 19 | 16 |
| 6.0L 8‑cyl | RWD | 12 | 17 | 14 |
| 6.0L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 12 | 17 | 14 |
What 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Driving 60mph and lost all lights power motor everything the vehicle came back on and repeated this over and over till it was parked gm's said my truck wasn't covered so I asked for the recalled part number and was rushed off the phone
The dash is cracked in three spots, over the instrument panel, vent area and at the corner of the air bag.
Takata recall it has been more than 2 yrs since I was notified of the airbag recall. My avalanche sensors are stating the airbag system has failed. I have been to the internet web sites and the dealership dozens of times only to get the same feedback...no solution has been determined, nothing they can do. It is pretty clear to me that they know how to fix the issue, but they are using stall tactics to avoid incuring the cost they are legally bound to spend. My particular make/model/year was supposed to prioritized and completed by march 2018. Since it is clear to me the stall tactics have been working with no accountability, I thought maybe I would trade the car in for a safer one without air bag problems....no dealer will take the car in on trade because of the air bag problem. So I am stuck driving an known-unsafe-vehicle and putting my family at risk the airbag system won't arm, it's a known recall issue, and I cannot get it fixed makes no sense and is completely unacceptable
Takara recall. On 7/11/18 I was in a head on car accident and front air bags s did not deploy, truck was driving 35mph when another truck pulled out into my lane and I hit him very hard , police noticed and asked several times if airs bags deployed and they did not
1-takata recall 2- rear differential- I had to completely replace the rear differential at 153,000 miles. I have seen a lot of the same problem reported on different online forums. There should be a recall on this. It cost me over $3,000. It had many broken parts inside of it. It could have locked up the rear wheels and caused a very unsafe condition. Thank you
Takata recall I am still wait to get my air service. I received a recall in 2016 and still waiting for service
Takata recall critical safety concern. Air bag light is on and it needed service cruise control malfunction, break sensor
Received notification of recall october 2017. Took vehicle to dealer and was advised no parts available I will be notified when parts are available. How long do I have to wait to fix this issue?
Tl* takata recall. The contact owned a 2008 chevrolet avalanche 1500. While driving approximately 60 MPH, all six air bags deployed with force. There was no warning or impact prior to the deployment. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and it was towed to a dealer (5 star chevrolet in 300 s boone st, aberdeen, wa 98520: (360) 637-6869). The insurance company investigated the failure. The dealer sent information to the manufacturer. The contact waited more than a week for a response. The manufacturer indicated that due to the vehicle being turned over to the insurance company, they would not provide an investigation. The driver was not injured. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. *tt
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Questions about the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
Is the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 reliable?
Owners have filed 37 complaints about the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, close to a typical Avalanche 1500 model year.
What is the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 year score?
The 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 scores 76 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
Airbags, with 16 complaints, typically around 100,000 miles. Next is electrical (7).
How many recalls does the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 have bad airbags?
The Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (49 complaints), 2008 (16 complaints) and 2003 (12 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 get?
Official estimates for the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 range from 14 to 16 mpg combined. The most efficient version (5.3L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 14 city and 20 highway.
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