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2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 vs 2008 Ford Edge

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 15002008 Ford Edge
NHTSA complaints371,118
Recall campaigns06
Service bulletins (TSBs)24731
Investigations22
Crash reports139
Fire reports015
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)14–1618–19
Median reported mileage50,000 mi87,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentChevrolet Avalanche 1500Ford Edge
Air Bags16437
Power Train1277
Electrical System7158
Engine291
Vehicle Speed Control191
Service Brakes276
Exterior Lighting169
Fuel/propulsion System058

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling056
Clunking / rattling056
Loss of power044
Airbag warning light044
Hesitation / surging031
Check engine light028
Shifting problems027
Vibration / shaking021
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.