The 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche has 3 recalls, the most serious being a passenger-side airbag inflator that can explode and send sharp metal fragments into the cabin, with the potential to cause serious injury or death.
Two separate recalls cover this airbag inflator defect, each applying to vehicles originally sold or registered in different sets of states, reflecting regional humidity and climate conditions that affect how the inflator degrades. Together they cover a wide range of geographic areas, so owners across much of the country may be affected. The third recall applies only to vehicles equipped with the optional heated washer fluid system: the module that heats the fluid can overheat and ignite, creating a fire risk that can start while the vehicle is in use.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with a different inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator contains a propellant that can degrade and rupture after prolonged exposure to high heat, humidity, and temperature swings.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with a different one at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The heated washer fluid system can overheat due to a failure in its thermal protection feature, causing the plastic around the fluid chamber to distort or melt.
What the fix does
Dealers will permanently disable and remove the heated washer fluid module. An updated manual page documenting this removal will be provided.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
