2008 Chevrolet Avalanche airbags problems

Related recalls

• Recall 21V050000Feb 5, 20212,641,272 vehicles
  AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

  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 Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

  Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

  Remedy: 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 notification letters were mailed on March 1, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328760.

• Recall 21V052000Feb 5, 2021557,023 vehicles
  AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

  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, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

  Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

  Remedy: 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 notification letters were mailed on September 20, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328780.

What owners say

1. Filed Aug 7, 2024WAAirbags

   The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

   NHTSA complaint #11607118 · source
2. Filed Mar 15, 2022190,000 miMIAirbags

   The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the driver’s side air bag deployed inadvertently without the vehicle being involved in a crash. The passenger’s side air bag also deployed and shattered the passenger’s side windshield. The contact pulled over safely and then the side curtain air bag on the driver's side deployed. The contact was aware that the "Service Air Bags" light would intermittently flash on and off; however, the…

   NHTSA complaint #11456886 · source
3. Filed Apr 1, 202162,600 miSCAirbagsBody & Structure

   After a couple of years my vehicle developed several cracks in the dash, especially around the airbag. Yesterday i had the airbag recall performed. As a result of the repair, the cracks are now broken pieces. I now fear that in the event of an airbag deployment, shards of sharp plastic will be thrown into the air and could potentially result in severe injury.

   NHTSA complaint #11405930 · source
4. Filed Mar 27, 2021WIAirbagsOther / Unknown

   Cracked dashboard defect. I asked the manufacturer (gm) what happens to a cracked dashboard during a collision? Their response was basically nhtsa decides what a safety concern is. Well, i recently chatted with nthsa online and asked the question, what happens to a cracked dashboard during a collision? Nthsa response to me was, that would be a question for the manufacturer since they are the ones who conduct the crash tests. Apparently no one knows what happens to a…

   NHTSA complaint #11405141 · source
5. Filed Mar 16, 2021125,000 miLAAirbagsElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   The dashboard has cracked around the instrument cluster and the air bag. Causing safety hazards. It is obviously a flawed design gm refuses to own up to. The vehicle also has some electrical issue that causes the trucks to come to a stop on the interstate.

   NHTSA complaint #11403385 · source
6. Filed Feb 9, 202110,000 miMDAirbags

   Received notice of recall many years ago. Remedy has never been completed after many calls to manufacturer, dealer and nhtsa over many years. The excuse is always that the replacement part is not available. This is disgraceful since we are at risk for severe injury or even death.

   NHTSA complaint #11395365 · source
7. Filed Dec 3, 202095,000 miLAAirbags

   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

   NHTSA complaint #11377766 · source
8. Filed Nov 10, 2020TNAirbags

   Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet avalanche. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a…

   NHTSA complaint #11373925 · source
9. Filed Oct 27, 2020259,108 miOKAirbags

   We had a blowout on our 2008 chevy avalanche. When the tire blew out, all the side air bags deployed. No crash happened! Only a tire blowing!! Going less than 10mph.

   NHTSA complaint #11366641 · source
10. Filed Aug 13, 2020130,000 miPAAirbags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet avalanche. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact contacted the dealer nick crivelli chevrolet - address: 294 state ave, beaver, pa 15009, phone: [phone removed]) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…

    NHTSA complaint #11349074 · source
11. Filed Jul 8, 2020ILAirbagsBody & Structure

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet avalanche. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Barker buick gmc (2030 ireland grove rd, bloomington, il 61704, [phone removed]) was contacted and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that…

    NHTSA complaint #11338231 · source
12. Filed Jun 27, 202079,000 miILAirbagsBody & Structure

    Dash pad has severe cracking and 1.5 in hole...concerned about hole around passenger air bag !! Dash pad has cracked and opened up over instrument panel!! This all affects the deployment of the faulty taukarty air bag in a crash! This has been an ongoing issue since ownership of vehicle and has just worsened with time.. To do something about it or turn it into a lemon!!

    NHTSA complaint #11331201 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology