10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
10 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
8 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,680 miles

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problem #232

Jan 012017

Avalanche

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V788000 (air bags). Graham automall (located at 1515 w 4th St, mansfield, oh 44906, (419) 529-1800) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The part was not available for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Mansfield, OH, USA

problem #231

Sep 142019

Avalanche

  • 129,254 miles
Checked with local dealer and was told that they won't be receiving any for my vehicle. The airbag light came on recently for no reason and went away the next time I started the vehicle.

- Cuba, NY, USA

problem #230

May 262016

Avalanche

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification on May 27, 2016. Dan powers Chevrolet Buick GMC (1065 us-60, hardinsburg, ky 40143, (270) 756-5212) stated that the parts were unavailable for the repairs. The manufacturer was also contacted and confirmed that the parts were unavailable and they could not confirm when the parts would become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Tell City, IN, USA

problem #229

Jun 152014

Avalanche

  • miles
Received notification of the takata corporation air bag problem. Went to nearby GM dealer to address this problem. Service representative at serra Chevrolet stated that they did not have the necessary replacements and toke my information to contact when the parts become available. No notification has been received since the initial disclosure was made over 4 years ago. Did return to the dealership around six months after my initial visit and was told the same information that the required parts have not been received.

- Pinson, AL, USA

problem #228

Sep 192019

Avalanche

  • miles
The dashboard is cracked around the passenger side airbag. This presents a hazard as shards of plastic could become projectiles if the airbag is deployed. Nothing happened to cause the cracked dash, it seems to be a normal problem with these vehicles and it's creating a hazard.

- Beavercreek, OH, USA

problem #227

Jul 042019

Avalanche

  • 1,234 miles
While driving my airbag alert came

- Staten Island, NY, USA

problem #226

May 272016

Avalanche

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V383000 (air bags). The contact called an unknown dealer and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Middlebury, IN, USA

problem #225

Jun 022019

Avalanche

  • 72,000 miles
Plastic dash panel cracked in four places over airbag and over instrument cluster creating a high risk for shattering or air bag deployment

- Kingsford, MI, USA

problem #224

Aug 162019

Avalanche 8-cyl

  • miles
It's been on recall and GM will not fix it. I'm in danger, you say I'm in danger and the god [xxx] company GM will not fix it. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Goddard, KS, USA

problem #223

May 272016

Avalanche

  • miles
Takata recall

- Yukon, OK, USA

problem #222

Aug 132019

Avalanche 8-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V383000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to thornton Chevrolet (180 S main St, manchester, pa 17345, (717) 266-8800), but the part was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- York, PA, USA

problem #221

Aug 062012

Avalanche

  • miles
Takata recall. This recall has been open for over 3 years with no remedy!! please help. My airbag light is always on when care is powered on.

- Mableton, GA, USA

problem #220

Jul 012016

Avalanche

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V383000 (air bags). The contact stated that dunn country Chevrolet Buick GMC (located at 700 birkes rd, eufaula, ok 74432, (866) 208-5788) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The part was not available for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Eufaula, OK, USA

problem #219

Jul 012016

Avalanche

  • 120,000 miles
Received recall notice for takata air bags. I have been contacting the Chevrolet dealerships and they are telling me that the air bags are fine and no intention to replace however this recall specifically states that my truck is at risk. Please advise what the next course of action is. Thank you.

- Richmond, TX, USA

problem #218

May 272016

Avalanche

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags). The contact called victorville Chevrolet at 760-475-9098 (located at 15425 dos palmas rd, victorville, ca 92392) and confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Apple Valley, CA, USA

problem #217

Jul 092019

Avalanche

  • 90,000 miles
A vehicle ran a red light in a intersection and was close to crashing into the front passenger side. My pregnant wife was sitting on the passenger seat. Thank god we did not get hit. My pregnant wife could have been seriously injured with out the passenger air bags not working.

- Santa Paula, CA, USA

problem #216

Jun 092016

Avalanche

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags); however, 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 vehicle was taken to montgomery Chevrolet (located at 5325 preston hwy, louisville, ky 40213, (502) 968-6111), but the part was not available for the repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #215

May 272016

Avalanche

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owned a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that the passenger side dashboard was cracked. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Temple Terrace, FL, USA

problem #214

May 272016

Avalanche

  • 160,000 miles
Takata recall. Initial recall May 27, 2016. Recall # GM recall 49151.advised parts not available. Will notify when available. In a high risk area in the dallas-fort worth, Texas area.

- Burleson, TX, USA

problem #213

May 242019

Avalanche

  • miles
Takata recall

- Waxahachie, TX, USA

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