2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 vs 2008 Honda CR-V
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | 2008 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 37 | 960 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 247 | 97 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 44 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–16 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,000 mi | 76,650 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 16 | 325 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 218 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 200 |
| Structure | 2 | 93 |
| Steering | 0 | 70 |
| Power Train | 1 | 37 |
| Suspension | 0 | 37 |
| Engine | 2 | 23 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 29 |
| Stalling | 0 | 23 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 16 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 7 |
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
2008 Honda CR-V
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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.