Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche has 13 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
13
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2020 | ENGINE | I HAVE A 2008 CHEVY AVALANCHE LTZ WITH THE 5.3L V8 ENGINE WITH ADAPTIVE FUEL MANAGMENT. IT WAS PURCH... |
| Jul 2, 2019 | ENGINE | DROVE TO POST OFFICE, IT WAS NORMAL TILL I MADE A U TURN ON CITY STREET THEN ENGINE RAN VERY ROUGH A... |
| Jan 15, 2018 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STA... |
| Nov 16, 2017 | ENGINE | THE ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT (AFM) SYSTEM HAS FAILED CAUSING THE MOTOR TO LOSE COMBUSTION IN ONE OF TH... |
| Dec 1, 2016 | ENGINE | THE 5.3 VORTEC ENGINE LIFTERS COLLAPSE TOOK TO DEALER FIXED FOR 1000.00 DOLLARS DROVE 30 MILES HOME ... |
| Jan 1, 2016 | ENGINE | EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. IT THE 5.3L WITH ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. GM KNOWNS THERE IS A PROB... |
| Feb 15, 2015 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CHECK ENGINE... |
| Dec 15, 2014 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOS... |
| Sep 8, 2014 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEA... |
| Apr 8, 2014 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS CONSUMING A... |
| Jun 15, 2013 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE LOW OIL INDI... |
| May 8, 2012 | ENGINE | EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. INITIAL PROBLEM OCCURRED ON FEBRUARY 11, 2014 AND GM DEALER DID SOME INI... |
| Jan 23, 2012 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON DUE TO FAULT CODE P0499 WHICH IS A FAULTY EMISSIONS EVAP VENT SOLENOI... |