2008 Chevrolet Avalanche electrical system problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and independently turned off. After restarting the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The…”
filed Apr 17, 2024
“My dash is cracked right by the airbag and right over the cluster which I feel is a defect in the material that was used to make the dash and is a safety hazard. If the airbag deploys ' could bust and pieces could fly injury someone or puncture the airbag I feel that gm should resolve this problem…”
filed Mar 30, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Electrical SystemCampaign 10V240000 · Jun 4, 2010
- Electrical SystemCampaign 08V441000 · Aug 28, 2008
Electrical System problems in other Avalanche years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Avalanche | 4 | 5% |
| 2012 Avalanche | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 Avalanche | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 Avalanche | 8 | 7% |
| 2009 Avalanche | 4 | 5% |
| 2007 Avalanche | 24 | 6% |
| 2005 Avalanche | 21 | 30% |
| 2004 Avalanche | 60 | 36% |
| 2003 Avalanche | 42 | 21% |
| 2002 Avalanche | 17 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.