2008 Chevrolet Avalanche
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 170 on record.
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche recalls 4
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, N…
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 23, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notific…
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South …
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notific…
GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL, SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WIPER WASHER FLUID SYSTEM. A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WASHER FLUID HEATER MAY OVERHEAT THE CON…
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE HARNESS WITH AN IN-LINE FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CADILLAC AT 1-800-982-2339 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM, GMC…
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS …
Fix: DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2010. OW…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 295 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 4-DR w/SAB. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($15,356) with the same model 5 model-years older ($5,834), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche trims & engines on record
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vehicles on record
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LT3GNEC12008G228675
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LT3GNFK12Y98G108547
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LT3GNEC12018G191832
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LT3GNFK12308G140968
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LT3GNFK12338G117670
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LT3GNFK12328G164740
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LT3GNEC12J88G202317
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LT3GNFK123X8G218852
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LS3GNEC12J38G223933
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LT3GNFK12368G192718
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LT3GNEC12018G119979
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LS3GNEC12038G125153
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LS3GNFK123X8G275004
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LS3GNEC12J68G162433
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LS3GNEC12028G305062
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LT3GNFK12388G218963
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LS3GNFK12348G135692
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LT3GNFK12378G179184
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LT3GNEC12J88G148615
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LT3GNFK123X8G157745
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LT3GNEC12088G160710
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LS3GNEC12JX8G183348
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LS3GNFK12318G298252
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LT3GNFK12328G179013
Other Chevrolet Avalanche model years
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche — frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche?
Based on 295 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, electrical system, structure.
What is the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche safety rating?
NHTSA gives the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche crash-test ratings of frontal 5★, side 5★, rollover 3★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).
What gas mileage does the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche at about 15 mpg combined (13 city / 19 highway).
How much is a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche worth?
Comparable 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche listings run roughly $10,900–$19,500, typically around $15,356 (from 169 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.