10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,147 miles

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problem #66

Feb 012021

Avalanche

  • miles
February of 2021 I was notified the driver side air bag in my truck I drive daily has an issue that if goes off can cause serious injury or death. that as 6 months ago and still no path forward to fix it, how safe it this for me to drive is death is an option" I feel this would be a concern for drivers and the companies doing more to prevent something if a part cannot be secured. Maybe start offering deals to accept the trade ins so your customer doesn't have to drive around an unsafe vehicle because of supply issues" This needs to be addressed so something silly can be avoided.

- Moline, IL, USA

problem #65

Feb 262021

Avalanche

  • miles
Was advised of the recall of my vehicle on Feb 26th 2021 and that the part to fix the problem was not available it is now six months later and have heard nothing and don, t know how log they expect people to wait with a faulty part to be repaired.

- Chambersburg , PA, USA

problem #64

Jan 092021

Avalanche

  • 97,000 miles
Dashboard has 5 large cracks 4 lateral an 1 vertical top front speaker has fallen off clips.vehicle dashboard started cracking while just sitting over time and while driving road vibration help cracking continue I'm afraid that with the cracking since it is in the passenger airbag area as well it could cause airbag to deploy causing more damage injuries to passenger or a wreck by suddenly going off and causing driver to swerve suddenly.

- Mcdonough, GA, USA

problem #63

Nov 242020

Avalanche

  • miles
I have received several notices about having the air bags replaced but the local chev dealer tells me when they get the parts they will call me. When will the parts be ready?

- Sonoma, CA, USA

problem #62

Sep 062020

Avalanche

  • 135,000 miles
Unable to get recall help or support to for takata airbag recall service

- Pasadena, TX, USA

problem #61

Aug 052019

Avalanche

  • 105,000 miles
Dashboard is cracked by passenger side airbag and over the instrument cluster. There have been thousands of complaints on 2007 to 2013 Tahoe, Suburban, Silverado's, and Avalanche's with this issue. Should the airbag deploy the cracking plastic could be a hazard.

- Livonia, MI, USA

problem #60

Jul 102019

Avalanche

  • miles
I am the owner of a 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. I received the Chevrolet recall, I went to do the airbag repair and they inform me that the company that makes it has gone bankrupt and there is no repair. They also inform me that it is dangerous to use the vehicle since the airbag can cause damage. What I can do?

- Weston, FL, USA

problem #59

Jul 222019

Avalanche

  • 89,000 miles
Cracks in dashboard by airbag. Other cracks developing in dashboard as well.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #58

Nov 182019

Avalanche

  • miles
Open recall on airbag GM says no remedy yet. What do I do.

- Cape May Court House, NJ, USA

problem #57

May 012016

Avalanche

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Stuart, FL, USA

problem #56

Jun 072017

Avalanche

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact noticed that the front passenger side dashboard was fractured directly above the air bag. The vehicle was taken to dan vaden brunswick Chevrolet Cadillac (121 altama connector, brunswick, ga 31525, (912) 265-3540), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags), but the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the same dealer three times and the part was not available each time. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and scheduled an appointment at the same dealer and provided a case number: 9-5453255979. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Jesup, GA, USA

problem #55

May 012017

Avalanche

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000(air bags). Gerry lane Chevrolet (6505 Florida blvd, baton rouge, la 70806, 225-366-7962) was contacted and stated that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

problem #54

May 012017

Avalanche

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in an unknown recall regarding defective takata air bags. The contact took the vehicle to community Chevrolet (200 w olive ave, burbank, ca 91502, (866) 610-2450) and allen gwynn Chevrolet (1400 S brand blvd, glendale, ca 91204, (818) 528-8597) and was informed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided the same information as the dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Glendale, CA, USA

problem #53

Nov 242017

Avalanche

  • 79,000 miles
Cracked dashboard creates a concern if air bag is deployed

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #52

May 272016

Avalanche

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer was unable to provide the part within a reasonable timeframe. F.H. dailey Chevrolet (800 davis St, san leandro, ca 94577, (510) 394-3783) was unable to provide the part beyond a reasonable timeframe. The manufacturer was contacted to address part availability. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Danville, CA, USA

problem #51

Jul 012016

Avalanche

  • miles
I recieved a recall notification July 2016 and have continued to followup for airbag replacement, to date I was informed by the dealer and company (General Motors) that action is still pending. Over 2 yrs., really? NHTSA campaign for this recall is 16V381. Your attention and resolution action is much appreciated.

- Roseville, CA, USA

problem #50

Nov 142018

Avalanche

  • 80,000 miles
Safety issue. Dash is cracking near airbag. This could possibly cause premature deployment of airbag or shrapnel from dash causing harm during deployment. Dash is also cracking over steering wheel area.

- Midwest City, OK, USA

problem #49

Nov 012018

Avalanche

  • miles
"takata recall"danger of takata inflators

- Ormond Beach, FL, USA

problem #48

Oct 242018

Avalanche

  • miles
Tahata recall, I was told by the dealer that there is a pending recall from May 2016 but they don't have a fix yet. You would think that by now something should have been done. Am I risking the lives of myself and passengers?

- Apple Valley, CA, USA

problem #47

Jun 252016

Avalanche

  • 60,000 miles
Takata recall

- Spring, TX, USA

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