2008 Chevrolet AVALANCHE 1500: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
37 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
50,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2008 model year. Data snapshot: . 25 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 16 of 37 complaints (43.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 2 | 5.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 2.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 16 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 4 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Structure:Body | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
Air Bags: 16; Electrical System: 7; Unknown Or Other: 7; Latches/Locks/Linkages: 4; Engine: 2; Service Brakes: 2; Structure:Body: 2; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 8 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 8; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 2
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 12 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
2008: 3; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2012: 4; 2013: 1; 2014: 1; 2015: 1; 2016: 5; 2017: 10; 2018: 8; 2019: 1; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10220288 · 2008-03-06 (March 6, 2008)
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.... *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10220288 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10245490 · 2008-10-14 (October 14, 2008)
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. FUEL, OIL, BATTERY CHARGE, AND WATER TEMP GAUGE NEEDLES ALL SWUNG AROUND TO THE 7 PM CLOCK POSITION. INDICATING A SHORT CIRCUIT AND OVER CURRENT SITUATION THROUGH THE GAUGES. DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) WENT BLANK AND THEN SLOWLY CAME BACK ON AND WOULD INTERMITTENTLY GO BLANK. TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR WENT BLANK AND THEN CAME BACK ON. GM DEALER REMOVED AND REPLACED INS…
Owner-reported narrative. 6,575 miles reported. Look up ODI 10245490 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10245858 · 2008-10-18 (October 18, 2008)
MY NEW TRUCK IS A 2008 I GOT IT ON AUG-31-08. FOR THE FIRST 2 WEEKS IT WAS OK THEN IT START LOSING TIRE PRESSURE ON ALL 4 TIRES I GOT 1300 MILES ON IT. DEALER SAYS NOTHING IS WRONG THAT THAT'S HOW TIRES BREATH. I HAD IT CHECK BY GOODYEAR THAT'S WHAT'S ON THE TRUCK AND SAID THE MEGA WHEELS ARE BAD. THE TIRES ARE LOSING 4 TO 5 POUNDS EVERY 2 TO 3 DAYS. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT I DO NOT WANT TO GET HARD OR MY FAMILY. PS HELP! *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 1,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10245858 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10341560 · 2010-07-06 (July 6, 2010)
2008 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. THE PROBLEM IS THE HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM(RECALL10153) 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 DEPRECIATE THE VEHICLE VALUE, AND GM IS NOT ASSUMING THE RESPONSIBILITY TO REDESIGN THE PART AND FIXING IT THE PROBLEM THE PROPER WAY. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 6,544 miles reported. Look up ODI 10341560 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10438862 · 2011-12-07 (December 7, 2011)
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 PROPERLY. NOW I GUESS AT 38,000 MILES I WILL HAVE TO PAY IF I WANT IT FIXED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 34,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10438862 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10451944 · 2012-03-16 (March 16, 2012)
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 OVER THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE DEFROST EXIT TO HELP CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD. THE AVALANCHE IS A VEHICLE FRAUGHT WITH BLIND SPOTS, SO BEING ABLE TO CLEAR THE RIGHT HALF OF THE WINSHIELD IS MOST IMPORTANT. THE INSTRUCTION I HAVE REC…
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10451944 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10452091 · 2012-03-18 (March 18, 2012)
DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK AND SOMETIMES YOU CAN NOT GET INTO OR OUT OF VEHICLE. SAFETY HAZARD. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 41,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10452091 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10452488 · 2012-03-21 (March 21, 2012)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO PERSONAL INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MALFUNCTION WAS CONTRIBUTED TO A FAULTY AIR BAG SENSOR MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. 29,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10452488 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.