10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
10 / 0
Average Mileage:
101,456 miles

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problem #87

Jul 292018

Avalanche

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Oroville Toyota Chevrolet (1250 oro dam blvd E, oroville, ca 95965, (530) 533-4626) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. 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.

- Santa Ana, CA, USA

problem #86

Jul 262018

Avalanche

  • 60,804 miles
Last week several cracks appeared in the dash around the passenger side airbag in my low mileage, garaged 2008 Avalanche. Upon researching the issue I found that it is a well know defect with dashes in 2007 to 2013 Chevy trucks and that GM refuses to help those who experience the cracking. I am very fearful of the injuries that the shattered plastic would cause to the front seat passengers should the airbag deploy, so I have no other choice but to pay up to fix the GM issue. GM, if not willing to defray the entire cost, should offer a substantial rebate for the repair.

- Rayville, LA, USA

problem #85

Jul 192018

Avalanche

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not available. The dealer (graff Chevrolet, 3636 wilder road, bay city, mi 48706, 989-684-4411) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Bay City, MI, USA

problem #84

Jul 152018

Avalanche

  • 140,532 miles
The dashboard has several cracks and just recently, a chunk fell into the dashboard. If the airbag deploys, there are probably parts around it that will deploy into the passenger as well as the driver's face. Considering how brittle it is, it will probably shatter in the even of an accident, sending shards of plastic scattering throughout the interior as well.

- Bradenton, FL, USA

problem #83

May 272016

Avalanche 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags); however, 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 (graff Chevrolet, 3636 wilder rd, bay city, Michigan, 48706, (989) 684-4411) was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Bay City, MI, USA

problem #82

Jul 112018

Avalanche

  • 250,000 miles
Takara recall. On 7/11/18 I was in a head on car accident and front air bags S did not deploy, truck was driving 35mph when another truck pulled out into my lane and I hit him very hard, police noticed and asked several times if airs bags deployed and they did not

- Colt, AR, USA

problem #81

Jul 152016

Avalanche

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. Supreme Chevrolet of gonzales (13354 airline hwy, gonzales, la 70737), all star Chevrolet (11377 airline hwy, baton rouge, la 70816), and brian harris Chevrolet (15015 Florida blvd, baton rouge, la 70819, (225) 910-6907) confirmed that the part was unavailable and was unable to verify when it would be supplied from the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Gonzales, LA, USA

problem #80

Jul 292016

Avalanche

  • miles
Takata recall. GM issued recall notice #2049152 on 05/27/16 and sent a letter to me in July 2016. Docket id NHTSA-2016-0124 documents the back and forth between GM and the Agency during the past two years. The uncertainty of whether or not my truck may kill me because of an unresolved safety issue is beyond concerning. How much longer do owners of the affected vehicles need to wait before action is taken to protect the driver's life and restore confidence in the safety of these GM vehicles? GM owner's luck and patience have been tested beyond reasonable measure.

- Gahanna, OH, USA

problem #79

May 082018

Avalanche

  • miles
Takata recall. It is now 3 weeks shy of 2 years since the recall of takata airbags and Chevrolet dealers are still claiming replacement parts are not yet available. According to NHTSA website, takata has deemed these airbags defective and GM was granted until 8/2017 to complete investigation. When will this recall be implemented by GM?

- Lansdale, PA, USA

problem #78

May 032018

Avalanche

  • miles
Takata air bag - I received a notice 2 years ago about a recall from Chevy and still no solution. I contacted the local Chevy dealer last week and they say they dont have any idea when the needed parts will be available. I have 3 small kids that ride with me on a regular basis, I cant keep riding around with this dangerous situation.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #77

Dec 292017

Avalanche

  • 153,000 miles
1-takata recall 2- rear differential- I had to completely replace the rear differential at 153,000 miles. I have seen a lot of the same problem reported on different online forums. There should be a recall on this. It cost me over $3,000. It had many broken parts inside of it. It could have locked up the rear wheels and caused a very unsafe condition. Thank you

- Arcanum, OH, USA

problem #76

Jun 012017

Avalanche

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (home motors Chevrolet in santa maria, California) was made aware of the recall and stated that the part was unavailable for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag was slightly raised as if it were ready to deploy and the air bag indicator remained illuminated. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Santa Maria, CA, USA

problem #75

Jun 082016

Avalanche

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags). 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 contacted graff Chevrolet at ((989) 684-4411 3636 wilder rd, bay city, mi 48706) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Bay City, MI, USA

problem #74

Mar 212016

Avalanche

  • miles
Takata recall I am still wait to get my air service. I received a recall in 2016 and still waiting for service

- Lanham, MD, USA

problem #73

Feb 032017

Avalanche

  • 97,890 miles
Takata recall critical safety concern. Air bag light is on and it needed service cruise control malfunction, break sensor

- Choteau, MT, USA

problem #72

Feb 162016

Avalanche

  • miles
Takata airbags recall I received a recall in 2016 for my 08 Avalanche. Its now 2018 no one has contact me about the recall

- Lanham, MD, USA

problem #71

Oct 202012

Avalanche

  • miles
Everyone is having dash board issues. In the same [xxx] spots. Dash cracking up by instrument panel and by the airbag. Serious problem here. I don't want my kids to be the victims. That makes it mandatory recall etc. I am a worried parent. And for myself. Please help parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Hope Mills, NC, USA

problem #70

Oct 172017

Avalanche

  • miles
Received notification of recall October 2017. Took vehicle to dealer and was advised no parts available I will be notified when parts are available. How long do I have to wait to fix this issue?

- Streamwood, IL, USA

problem #69

Nov 022017

Avalanche 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owned a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. While driving approximately 60 mph, all six air bags deployed with force. There was no warning or impact prior to the deployment. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and it was towed to a dealer (5 star Chevrolet in 300 S boone St, aberdeen, wa 98520: (360) 637-6869). The insurance company investigated the failure. The dealer sent information to the manufacturer. The contact waited more than a week for a response. The manufacturer indicated that due to the vehicle being turned over to the insurance company, they would not provide an investigation. The driver was not injured. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Ocean Shores, WA, USA

problem #68

Oct 152017

Avalanche

  • 152,000 miles
Service airbag on dash driving and stationary

- Canton, OH, USA

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