2008 Chevrolet Avalanche Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 5%of 258 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche, 5% of the 258 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,500 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.
“The doors would not unlock after stopping & putting in park. I took it to the dealer & they replaced the actuator. It worked o.k. For a while & took it back & they replaced the actuator again. It continues to not unlock occasionally. I feel this could be a safety issue if the vehicle was involved in an accident or if vehicle were to catch on fire. I have looked on the internet regarding this problem and found several incidents on this topic but nothing from GM. I think GM should look into this problem and fix it before someone pays with their life. …”
NHTSA complaint #10493181, filed 2013-01, 22,000 miles“Electronic door locks have failed on three of the 4 doors on this car. The neither the key fob or the door mounted locking switch will toggle them between locked and unlocked position. You can hear the actuator trying to work but their is something wrong with the linkage preventing this. This is a major in convenience, as well as a potential safety hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #10435552, filed 2011-11, 12,500 miles“Right front door power lock does not work. Cannot lock or unlock with remote or with inside control. Can only unlock/lock door by button on door. This is a safety concern.”
NHTSA complaint #10519863, filed 2013-06, 42,000 miles“My 2008 chevy Avalanche has a problem with the driver door and the rear door same side not opening or closing with the remote. This could be a safety hazard if I had to get into the vehicle in an emergency because the only door with a key lock is the drivers door.”
NHTSA complaint #10355652, filed 2010-09“Door locks which I purchased extended warranty but every time I take it in it cost me a $100.00 should be recalled safety item. Did drivers door now passenger door bad.”
NHTSA complaint #10449114, filed 2012-02Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche
132 complaintsOther or unknown
54 complaintsBody and structure
44 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
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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