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2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, most often about the air bags (43% of complaints, typically around 99,000 miles). It is 7th of 12 Avalanche 1500 model years by number of complaints.
Most common 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 problems
Air bags
16 complaints · 43%Half of these problems showed up before 99,000 miles.
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…
"takata recall" in july 2016 I received a recall notice on my 2008 avalanche takata airbag. In june 2017 a service air bag light came on. I called the dealer (williams Chevrolet) in elkton maryland and they told me that I would have to pay for the fix. I called Chevrolet customer service and was told the same thing. I…
Electrical
7 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 36,500 miles.
At about 30,000 miles I notice that the rear driverside door lock would not work properly sometime,but I did not take to shop.at about 34,000 miles it quite working altogether,hardly ever using that door I let the miles go by without taking in for repairs. Also the front driver side lock sometimes does not work…
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. While driving 60 MPH, the rpms increased and decreased, the headlights flashed intermittenly, and that the entire instrument cluster with different warning sensors illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was driven home. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 54,000 miles.
Takata recall dash cracked over instrument panel and at air-bag on passenger side of vehicle. As far as I know the truck was stationary as it is garage kept. I noticed crack when I heard rattle shortly after leaving my driveway. Concerned about airbag deploying and throwing shrapnel on me.
The issue I have is with the dash pad on our 2008 chevy avalanche. We bought it used and paid $525 to have it replaced and approximately two and a half years later it cracked again in the same area others have mentioned. It seems to be a quality issue and gm would help the owners.
Doors and locks
4 complaints · 11%At about 30,000 miles I notice that the rear driverside door lock would not work properly sometime,but I did not take to shop.at about 34,000 miles it quite working altogether,hardly ever using that door I let the miles go by without taking in for repairs. Also the front driver side lock sometimes does not work…
It is well known that Chevrolet/gm has a major quality problem with powerdoor locks that has been going on for many years. One only need to google chevy door locks to get an idea of the magnitude of the problem. (see http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f206d4b as an example). As a frequent transporter of…
Visibility and wipers
3 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: windshield wiper/washer.
2008 Chevrolet avalanche. The problem is the heated washer fluid system([VIN]) was recall and fix one time now it's been recall again and gm just wants to disable the feature and give the customers 100 dollars.the initial recall ((08048) was done on nov 4 2008 and the mileage was 6,544. This is something that will…
The windshield defrost system is inoperative/ineffective on the right side. I have acquaintances that have the same problem. This is a problem that has been admitted to by gm. Their statements, that the system is normal because the other vehicles we checked were the same way, says it all. We have been placing a book…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Non-crash engine compartment fires
Summary
In a letter dated august 27, 2008, general motors corp. (gm) notified NHTSA that it will conduct a safety recall (NHTSA 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
Non-crash engine compartment fires
Summary
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
Questions about the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (16 complaints, typically around 99,000 miles); electrical (7 complaints, typically around 36,500 miles); other or unspecified (7 complaints, typically around 54,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2008 a bad year for the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
- It is 7th of 12 Avalanche 1500 model years by number of complaints, with 37 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.