2008 Chevrolet Avalanche Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%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 6 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche, 2% 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.
“I replaced the tires on my 2008 Avalanche ,got a front end alignment and now when I drive it I hear a clunking sound . I looked on the internet and it said that many chevy truck owners have this problem so I was wondering if there was a recall on the steering shaft on these trucks.”
NHTSA complaint #10658927, filed 2014-11, 94,000 miles“I purchased a new 2008 chevy Avalanche and, shortly after the first year of ownership, I noticed that the front tires were wearing on the inside. I had the vehicle alignment checked regularly and the alignment was within specs and the suspension was without defect. This was reported to the dealership, to the customer assistance department at Chevrolet and nothing could be found that was a cause for this condition. Recently, I took the vehicle back again to the dealer to check its suspension and alignment and it was clear that the front tires were cupping on the inside. …”
NHTSA complaint #10434288, filed 2011-11, 20,000 miles“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 2014-04“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. When ever the contact made an aggressive left or right turn at a low speeds he noticed that the vehicle no longer had power steering. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The current and failure mileages were 8100.”
NHTSA complaint #10283145, filed 2009-09, 8,100 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017868Apr 11, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low…
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This 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.
- 10233331Mar 8, 2023This service bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low…
- 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.
Steering: other model years
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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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