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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3GNFK12358G••••••2008 Chevrolet AVALANCHE
That is about average for the 2008 Chevrolet AVALANCHE — 5 complaints per build across 44 builds.
7on this build
233on the model
44builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 4Structure 1Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsNov 2017
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet avalanche. The contact received an unknown recall notification for the air bags. The dealer (performance chevrolet, 4811 madison ave, sacramento, ca 95841) stated that parts were not available for repair. The manufacturer was not…
Unknown Or OtherOct 2014
My dashboard on my chevy avalanche has been cracked for awhile. I was getting in my truck on the way to work one morning and noticed my dashboard had cracked. Once arriving to work in casual conversation with my coworkers, I mentioned that my dash was cracked. Among the people I…
StructureOct 2013
Dashboard cracked against passenger side airbag. This appears to be a known issue with gm that they refuse to correct. Because of this crack/deformity will the airbag deploy correctly, or will that piece of plastic become a projectile?
EngineMay 2012
Excessive oil consumption. Initial problem occurred on february 11, 2014 and gm dealer did some initial work, but the problem was not fixed. On april 27, the engine began running very, very rough and several lights came on (engine light, traction light, stabilitrac light and…
Air BagsJul 2017
I received a safety recall in july of 2016, I have not been able to get it repaired. If it is a safety recall, I am not sure how safe it is to drive. My local dealer does not have the parts to fix it
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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 3GNFK12358G146300 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.