I CONTACTED A DEALER TO HAVE MY AIRBAGS REPLACE DUE TO A RECALL, AND THEY SAID UNTIL CHEVROLET RELEASE A REMEDY THAT THEY COULD NOT FIX IT.
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche airbags problems
severe 142 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
142
Recalls
0
Crashes
8
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 14 most recent
"TAKATA RECALL" THIS RECALL IS STILL OPEN AND ACTIVE ON MY VEHICLE! NEITHER GM OR TAKATA ARE DOING ANYTHING ABOUT THIS! THE GM RECALL SITE STILL STATES, INCOMPLETE, REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE". THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE, HOW LONG IS GOING TO BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE UNRESOLVED? THE VEHICLE IS CONSIDERED DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE AIRBAG IS FAULTY AND NOTHING IS BEING DONE!
TAKATA RECALL "16V383" DATED MAY 27, 2016. IT HAS BEEN OVER TWO YEARS AND GM STATES "INCOMPLETE. REMEDY NOT AVAILABLE". I AM VERY CONCERNED FOR MY SAFTEY AND THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY AND OTHER PASSENCERS! CAN YOU DO ANYTHING TO GET THIS SAFETY ISSUE RESOLVED?
"TAKATA RECALL" NOTHING HAS HAPPENED YET. HOWEVER, WE HAVE NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. WE FEEL LIKE WE ARE ROLLING THE DICE EVERY TIME WE USE OUR VEHICLE. WE HAVE SEEN TV REPORTING WHERE OCCUPANTS HAVE BEEN GROSSLY FACIALLY DISFIGURED AND OR BLINDED FROM METAL SCRAPS FROM THESE AIRBAGS. WHY ARE WE BEING PUT AT THIS DANGEROUS RISK? SINCE IT APPEARS, ACCORDING TO MY CHEVROLET DEALER, WE ARE NO CLOSER …
DASH ON VEICLE HAS CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES TWICE IN THREE YEARS AND CHEVY WILL NOT FIX BECAUSE OUT OF WARRANTY. DASH IS CRACKED NEXT TO TOP AIRBAG AND IF AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED IT WILL THROW PIECES OF SHARP DASH WHICH IS THICK PLASTIC ALL OVER. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO HUNDREDS OF OTHERS AND CHEVY WILL NOT FIX OR HELP.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (LONE STAR CHEVROLET, 18900 NORTHWEST FWY, HOUSTON, TX 77065 (844) 891-7243) WAS CONTACTED AND C…
I RECEIVED AN IMPORTANT LEGAL " TAKATA RECALL"NOTICE THAT MY 2008 CHEVY AVALANCHE IS INVOLVED IN A RECALL FOR MY AIRBAGS. I WAS INSTRUCTED TO LOG ON TO AIRBAGS .ORG. I REGISTERED MY VEHICLE . I WAS INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A LOCAL AUTO NATION CHEVY DEALERSHIP.. IT TOOK THEM ALL DAY TO GET BACK WITH ME THAT AS OF NOW GM HAS NOT COME TO A DECISION AS ON HOW TO DEAL WITH AIRBAGS RECALL. I EXPRESSED MY…
IN JULY 2016 GM SENT ME A NOTICE OF A RECALL (RECALL 49151) FOR DEFECTIVE AIRBAGS THAT COULD CAUSE INJURY. I HAVE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAY THEY HAVE NOT GOT TO ME VEHICLE OR THAT GM HAS NOT PROCEEDED ON THIS AN I HAVE HEARD NOTHING AS OF TOAD THAT I WOULD BE CONTACTED WHEN THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. I HAVE HEARD NOTHING AS OF TODAY
I RECEIVED A RECALL ON MARCH 2016 AND NOTHING WAS DONE
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED AN UNKNOWN RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR THE AIR BAGS. THE DEALER (PERFORMANCE CHEVROLET, 4811 MADISON AVE, SACRAMENTO, CA 95841) STATED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT …
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche?
It's a meaningful issue. 142 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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