Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche

Seven problems related to front driver side air bag inflator have been reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 08/06/2019

Takata inflators.

2 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 03/14/2019

Takata inflators. What happened is the NHTSA gave gm until August of 2017 to provide data supporting gm's claim of inconsequentiality. . . That the vehicles listed in recall from 2016 are not at risk. Why have we not heard an update in the 19 months since the deadline? is the air bag safe or not? please do your job.

3 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 06/17/2017

"takata recall" in July 2016 I received a recall notice on my 2008 Avalanche takata airbag. In June 2017 a service air bag light came on. I called the dealer (williams Chevrolet) in elkton maryland and they told me that I would have to pay for the fix. I called Chevrolet customer service and was told the same thing. I was told by both parties the recall didn't mean anything that I had to pay for the fix. I told both parties that I felt if there was a recall on this airbag and a service airbag light came on it is their responsibility to replace and fix my airbag under the recall at no cost to me. I called onstar a was told that it should be fixed immediately. The recall notice states the airbag inflators it supplied to gm are defective and may rupture during deployment causing serious or fatal injuries. The truck has less than 93000 miles on it. I would appreciate any help you can get me on this matter. Thanks, john r. Allen.

4 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2017

2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair passenger airbag inflator recall notice.

5 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2016

2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair front passenger airbag inflator recall notice. The consumer stated in December 2016, the air bag light illuminated. The consumer took the vehicle to a local mechanic and a sensor was replaced at a cost of $ 179. 00 and labor at a cost of $ 50. 00. The consumer is seeking reimbursement.

6 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 08/02/2016

Takata recall. We took the truck to the chevy here in madera, CA so they could replace and order my airbag inflator that needs to be changed. As soon as we received the recall letter. They didn't take no action they told me to wait. I'm concerned because we have children. I want them to be safe in our vehicle. I would like this problem fixed as soon as possible.

7 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

Takata recall I have a 2008 chev Avalanche which has a air bag inflator recall issued over 3 years ago. Importance of repairs were stated as age of vehicle and region where it resides. I bought my Avalanche new, 11 years ago, and have always lived in florida. I recently had my dashboard replaced due to cracking as a result of, according to gm, 'heat and humidity' in florida. However what seems to be a very important safety issue for passengers (wife and grandkids) doesn't seem to get priority attention. If in fact takata and gm believe that age and humid regions are primary factors which determine the degradation time of air bag inflators and increase the possibility of injury or death then my vehicle should be high on the recall list. May 27, 2016 recall issued and still no action.


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