2008 Chevrolet Avalanche problems
Owners have filed 323 complaints about the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche with NHTSA. Air bags account for 40.9% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of structure at 13.6%. A further 16.4% were filed without a specific system named.
Complaints323
Crashes7
Fires4
Injuries12
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Air bags 40.9% · 132
Unknown or other 16.4% · 53
Structure 13.6% · 44
Electrical system 6.5% · 21
Engine 4.6% · 15
Latches/locks/linkages 4.3% · 14
Steering 1.9% · 6
Electronic stability control (ESC) 1.9% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 7 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire and 12 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 8 model years of the Chevrolet Avalanche in this data, 2008 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 2002 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 11 in the last three years against 93 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 72,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Air bags
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. Air bags
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. Air bags
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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