MYRModel Year Report

2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500

▲ Better than typical
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:27:44.643Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 2002: 154 complaints 2002 2003: 182 complaints 2004: 144 complaints 2004 2005: 129 complaints 2006: 39 complaints 2006 2007: 113 complaints 2008: 37 complaints 2008 2009: 20 complaints 2010: 6 complaints 2010 2011: 28 complaints 2012: 16 complaints 2012 2013: 29 complaints 2013
2008: 37 complaints
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YearComplaints
2002154
2003182
2004144
2005129
200639
2007113
200837
200920
20106
201128
201216
201329

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 43%

43% of complaints: air bags — 16 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TAKARA RECALL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180718

"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, 20171114

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, 20171101

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

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DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK AND SOMETIMES YOU CAN NOT GET INTO OR OUT OF VEHICLE. SAFETY HAZARD. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20120318

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, 20081014

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 11%

11% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 4 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 2 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 5%

5% of complaints: service brakes — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20080204 — PE (closed 20080612)

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 20080612 — EA (closed 20080908)

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2006 ● 2007 ● 2005

WORST YEARS

◆ 2003 ● 2002 ● 2004

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FAQ

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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.