Turned car on airbag light sensor came on. It stays on all the time now
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche: airbag warning light
10 of the 258 complaints about the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 71,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 11 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
Received air bag recall from gm july 2016. Called dealership no solution. Waiting on gm resolve issue. May 2020 airbag warning light is on. Called dealership...will not repair. Called gm cust care waiting on arbitration with takata. Documenting the unsafe condition of this vehicle while no responsible parties are taking action to repair/replacing airbag system to make the car safe to drive.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet avalanche. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The contact stated that alberic coln chrysler (located at 551 marginal jf kennedy, san juan, 00920, puerto rico, 787‑793‑2223) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The part was not available for the repair. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet avalanche. When the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact was informed that there was an unknown recall placed on the vehicle for the front passenger air bag, yet there were no remedies for the air bag defect. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet avalanche. While operating the vehicle, the air bag indicator remained illuminated, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was taken to phillips chevrolet(17730 torrence ave, lansing, il) and the air bag sensors were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet avalanche. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (home motors chevrolet in santa maria, california) was made aware of the recall and stated that the part was unavailable for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag was slightly raised as if it were ready to deploy and the air bag indicator remained illuminated. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet avalanche. The contact received an unknown recall notification for the air bags. The dealer (performance chevrolet, 4811 madison ave, sacramento, ca 95841) stated that parts were not available for repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The air bag indicator illuminated. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall my airbag light keeps coming on.
2008 chevrolet avalanche. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair front passenger airbag inflator recall notice. *smd the consumer stated in december 2016, the air bag light illuminated. The consumer took the vehicle to a local mechanic and a sensor was replaced at a cost of $ 179.00 and labor at a cost of $ 50.00. The consumer is seeking reimbursement.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet avalanche. When the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the air bag warning sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred twice. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,400.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Courtesy Transportation Reimbursement Program
- This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program
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Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 1, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020; Cadillac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006; and GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328760.
Recall number 21V050000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 23, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 20, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Cadillac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006, and GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328780.
Recall number 21V052000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche?
10 of 258 owner complaints about the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (4%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
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There are 2 recalls and 11 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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