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3GNFK12308G••••••2009 Chevrolet AVALANCHE 1500
This build draws 13.2× more complaints than the average 2009 Chevrolet AVALANCHE 1500 build (15 vs 1).
15on this build
17on the model
15builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 6Electrical System 3Latches/locks/linkages 2Fuel/propulsion System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherAug 2021
Chevrolet has KNOWINGLY AND WILLINGLY placed a dash in my 08 avalanche that is dangerous. The truck has a TK airbag and Chevrolet refuses to fix the issue CORRECTLY. The dash is cracked, as most GM products from 07-13 are, and now the airbags need to be replaced. The dealership…
EngineJul 2019
Drove to post office, it was normal till I made a u turn on city street then engine ran very rough and engine light came on blinking, plus service stabilitrak & service traction control also appear on dash. Drove home immediately as truck wont shift to high gear. Check code and…
StructureJun 2019
Cracked dash
Air BagsApr 2019
My dashboard is so badly cracked it has effected the functionality of the air bags. This an expensive repair and happens to majority of these trucks
Electrical SystemSep 2017
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet avalanche 1500. While driving 60 mph, the rpms increased and decreased, the headlights flashed intermittenly, and that the entire instrument cluster with different warning sensors illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was driven home. The…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3GNFK12308G157589 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.