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2008 Chevrolet Avalanche Engine Problems

NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche, 8% of all 295 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 9 Avalanche model years. These complaints report 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 97,000 miles.

Engine complaints
23
8% of 295
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
97,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 13, 2012, latest Apr 17, 2024.

2008 Chevrolet Avalanche engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2012Jun 2014Jul 2015Dec 2016Sep 2018Aug 2019Dec 2020
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2012 to Apr 2024; peak Jun 2014 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Avalanche model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200512 (6%)
  2. 20066 (12%)
  3. 200741 (8%)
  4. 200823 (8%)
  5. 20097 (7%)
  6. 20106 (5%)
  7. 201116 (10%)
  8. 20124 (8%)
  9. 20136 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche have engine problems?
NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 97,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Avalanche year has the most engine complaints?
The 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche has the most engine complaints (41), compared with 23 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.