2008 Chevrolet Avalanche Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 258 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche, 1% of the 258 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Lost complete power of car. Could not steer, or brake. Happened in snow. Since that time it has happened 5 other times. 3 in the last week with the snow and rain. There is a great potential for loss of life. Have researched this for months and there are many Avalanche owner with the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10693257, filed 2015-03, 87,000 miles“There is an issue with moisture. First incident occurred in snow. Traveling around 55 MPH when I hit a patch of snow on the road and the truck stalled. At that time, I also lost steering ability and braking ability. Truck would not start. Towed to mechanic. Real issue never found. Basically dried out and started again (2) days. Second incident happened during rain. Went through a small puddle at 40 MPH and had the same issue. Towed again and started right up the next day. Third incident happened last night, april 25, 2013 while driving home in a driving rain storm. …”
NHTSA complaint #10584804, filed 2014-04Related service bulletins
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10213760Jan 10, 2022This service bulletin provides information for tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system concerns.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 18% |
| 2005 | 5 | 7% |
| 2004 | 42 | 25% |
| 2003 | 81 | 40% |
| 2002 | 200 | 45% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche
132 complaintsOther or unknown
54 complaintsBody and structure
44 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
13 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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