2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Avalanche 1500 years
- About as many complaints as other years 7th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. That ranks 7th out of 12 Avalanche 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (16 complaints, 43%), typically at around 98,945 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 37owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 16 | 43% | 98,945 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 19% | 36,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 19% | 53,996 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 11% | 37,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 8% | 4,772 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 5% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 5% | 108,945 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 5% | 74,980 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | 97,890 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | 153,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | 1,300 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | 43,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Non-crash engine compartment fires (EA08010) — opened Jun 12, 2008, closed Sep 8, 2008, led to recall 08V441000.
- Non-crash engine compartment fires (PE08010) — opened Feb 4, 2008, closed Jun 12, 2008.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Airbag recall that has not been replaced
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…
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
Other Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 years
← 2007 Avalanche 1500 · 2009 Avalanche 1500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Avalanche 1500 | 29 | 1 |
| 2012 Avalanche 1500 | 16 | 0 |
| 2011 Avalanche 1500 | 28 | 2 |
| 2010 Avalanche 1500 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 Avalanche 1500 | 20 | 0 |
| 2008 | 37 | 0 |
| 2007 Avalanche 1500 | 113 | 1 |
| 2006 Avalanche 1500 | 39 | 1 |
| 2005 Avalanche 1500 | 129 | 1 |
| 2004 Avalanche 1500 | 144 | 0 |
| 2003 Avalanche 1500 | 182 | 0 |
| 2002 Avalanche 1500 | 154 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Avalanche 1500 model years, the 2008 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.