2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, but owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

1 / 0

Injuries / deaths

3 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	16
Electrical System	7
Unknown or Other	7
Latches/Locks/Linkages	4
Visibility	3
Tires	2
Structure	2
Engine	2
Service Brakes	2
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	1
Power Train	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 2
Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Switch/Wiring — 1
Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems — 1
Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 50,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · at 50,000 miles · reported Aug 5, 2018

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…

Air Bags · at 250,000 miles · reported Jul 18, 2018

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

Air Bags · at 153,000 miles · reported Apr 13, 2018

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

Air Bags · at 97,890 miles · reported Mar 7, 2018

Takata recall critical safety concern. Air bag light is on and it needed service cruise control malfunction, break sensor

Air Bags · reported Feb 9, 2018

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?

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?

Owners report air bags problems most often (16 reports), followed by electrical system (7). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 50,000 miles.

Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.