2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 37
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Air bags
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
43% of complaints
Complaints per year
2008: 37 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 154 |
| 2003 | 182 |
| 2004 | 144 |
| 2005 | 129 |
| 2006 | 39 |
| 2007 | 113 |
| 2008 | 37 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 29 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
43% · 16 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Takara recall.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-18
"Takata recall" Recall notice on faulty Takata driver side air bag in our '08 avalanche received July 2016 from General Motors. Have yet to hear anything in return.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-14
Takata recall . I've contacted at least 2 Chevrolet dealerships in my area and asked them both to contact me asap , since they both claimed no parts were available. Neither have contacted me since and I made the 1ST phone call last year.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-01
Electrical system
19% · 7 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Door locks do not work and sometimes you can not get into or out of vehicle. Safety hazard.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-18
Instrument panel - puff a smoke and very strong electrical burning smell came out from under the dash on the drivers side irritating drivers (My) eyes.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-10-14
Latches/locks/linkages
11% · 4 reportsVisibility
8% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing switch/wiring and windshield wiper/washer.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-16
Windshield wipers timing is off causing you to put them on constant which is not necessary, reducing to next level down does not activate the wipers enough causing you to put them back on constant....
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-03-06
Structure
5% · 2 reportsMost commonly citing body.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2008-02-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-06-12 Non-crash engine compartment fires
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2008-06-12Engineering analysisClosed 2008-09-08 Non-crash engine compartment fires
Buy-smart checklist
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Air bags: 16 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Latches/locks/linkages: 4 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.