2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 vs 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
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 | 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 37 | 20 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 247 | 223 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–16 | 16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 16 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 2 |
| Structure | 2 | 3 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 3 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 |
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
2009 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.