2008 Chevrolet Avalanche Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
12 -14 City / 17 -19 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
310 -366
Seats
5 -6
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Jill H
Chevy avalanche is big in bed and cab.
I love this truck. It has big enough to haul stuff and big enough cab to carry four passengers. It is very reliable. I do not think the seats are very comfortable. I wish there was a lock on outside of truck to unlock. I like the ability to unlock all doors and roll down all window from control on driver door.
accountCircle David C
It makes me and my passengers feel safe. I do have occasional hauling needs so it is convenient, and it has four wheel drive available and we get a lot of snow.
It is large, and it's reassuring after being in an accident in a smaller vehicle and having the vehicle totalled. It is very comfortable with all the amenities and it has a smooth stable ride.
accountCircle Marsha C
Comfortable and versatile vehicle. Very reliable. No problems
I like how comfortable the interior of the truck is. We have traveled across the country 3 times in it and have enjoyed the trips. There is nothing I dislike about the vehicle. I am unhappy Chevrolet discontinued this model as we would gladly buy a newer model
accountCircle Shonta V
It is a flex fuel and the gas price on the E85 are great.
I love that it sits high. Helps me get groceries from the store. Really helps when me and my son do weekend activities at water parks or the zoo. Only thing I dislike is the gas and gas Millage that u get with the car
accountCircle Tiffany J
Best vehicle I've ever had
No problems thus far. Drives amazing, the reliability is beyond anything I've ever had with a car. This vehicle is very comfortable and there's lots of room for families. Power windows and locks, great speakers, removable panels on bed of truck, great suspension. Gas is just a little expensive lol
accountCircle Carrie C
It has an expandable bed from 5 to 8 feet.
I like my avalanche because it is versatile and comfortable. I dislike my avalanche because of low gas mileage.
accountCircle Steven M
For the size of the vehicle that i drive everyday to work which includes highway and city its get s very good gas mileage.
In every category it exceeds any expectations. Every single test or performance question you could think of about this car it can exceed it.
accountCircle Tom S
Love to drive it how it handles.
Has everything you need in a vehicle. It's a joy to drive, comfortable and handles very well, very reliable some issues with guzzling gas. The sound system is good ( Bose ). When in cruise control its very smooth, love the heated seats, what I wish I had was Wifi and Bluetooth. Better performance engine.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Joseph J
Love the space and the cargo size that it offers.
Love my avalanche all around good truck, the only thing I didn't like was the facts of the flex fuel 5.3 lt motor the new DoD motors. Do not last or work nearly as good as the older motors. This would be the only reason that I give it a 3 grade on the 10 scale, if this truck would have stayed with the older style vortex motor this would be an all around 10 on the scale.
accountCircle David L
Habitual Problems with the Avalanche
Unfortunately the performance from the vehicle doesn't live up to the advertisement in newspaper articles and marketing. Shifts through rough terrain with extreme difficulty,problems with transmission whenever climbing uphill. Gas guzzler, takes anywhere from 200 to 300 hundred dollars biweekly to keep tank full.
accountCircle Trisha E
It has enough room for the entire family.
I like that it is 4 wheel drive and it is a type of pickup. I love the power. I do not like the smaller box. I do not like the motor is having issues that are expensive to fix.
accountCircle Alex W
It's nice and spacious inside. Gives the pickup truck feel on the outside but more of a suburban feel on the inside.
I haven't had a lot of problems with my truck. I've had to replace the breaks recently but otherwise nothing to complain about.
accountCircle Eric C
It's reliable, I've heard some negative things about this truck but with my experience it's been nothing but great.
I've always loved trucks this is perfect for me and my small construction business. The bed size could be a bit bigger but overall I'm happy with it.

Chevrolet Avalanche Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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LS
310 HP 17-17 MPG 6 Seats
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LT w/1LT
310 HP 17-17 MPG 5-6 Seats
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LT w/2LT
310 HP 17-17 MPG 5-6 Seats
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LT w/3LT
310-366 HP 15-15 MPG 5-6 Seats
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LTZ
310-366 HP 15-15 MPG 5-6 Seats
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2008 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Reviews

4.55
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4 stars 15%
3 stars 15%
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accountCircle Tiffany J on March 31, 2021
Best vehicle I've ever had
No problems thus far. Drives amazing, the reliability is beyond anything I've ever had with a car. This vehicle is very comfortable and there's lots of room for families. Power windows and locks, great speakers, removable panels on bed of truck, great suspension. Gas is just a little expensive lol
accountCircle Shonta V on March 28, 2021
It is a flex fuel and the gas price on the E85 are great.
I love that it sits high. Helps me get groceries from the store. Really helps when me and my son do weekend activities at water parks or the zoo. Only thing I dislike is the gas and gas Millage that u get with the car
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Ranks #6 Full Size Pickup Trucks by Owners

The 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche has an average owner rating of 4.55 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 15 other Full Size Pickup Trucks.

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Ranks #2 Full Size Pickup Trucks by Fuel Economy

The 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche has a combined MPG of 17 which ranks it #2 of 8 other Full Size Pickup Trucks.

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2008 GMC Sierra 1500
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17 MPG

Is The 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche A Good Car?

Yes I love mine it is durable and comfortable and has a lot of upgrades that I love including the DVD player touch screen and navigation and backup camera.
Dorlena C.
Yes. I love my truck. Comfortable, great model. Sad they are not doing more that Beautiful model
James B.

How Reliable Is The 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche?

Mine has a few problems but all fixable I bought it and didn't realize my problems with the engine and it definitely will need fixed but I have been driving it for a year and it is still running.
Dorlena C.
Yes. And Thanks God I don't have any big, bad problem with my truck. Just normal maintenance. I trust 100% in the safety of my car
Alex W.

Is The 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche A Good Value?

I think I paid more than I should have as I bought it used and it had higher miles on it then I wanted but I love my truck I have always loved avalanches as this is my second one.
Dorlena C.
My truck I thought cost 25,000.00. I luv it that's what I was look and waiting but I though a little expensive
Laura M.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2008 Chevy Avalanche oil type?

Answer: The 2019 Subaru Impreza5.3 liteR8-cylinder engine is equipped with 6 US quarts of 5W-30 with a filter. Oil and filter changes should be scheduled every 7,500-10,000 miles or 12 months if using fully synthetic...

What's the 2008 Chevy Avalanche fuel filter location?

Answer: The fuel filter on the 2008 Chevy Avalanche is a part of the fuel pump. In most cases the fuel pump is along the underside of the vehicle, attached to the fuELRail. Getting to it is quite simple, as it is only...

Where is the 2008 chevy avalanche oil pressure sensor located?

Answer: If You're standing at the front bumper of Your 2008 Chevy Avalanche and looking at the engine compartment, the oil pressure sensor will be on the top right rear corner of the engine. To access it, You will need...

Where is the 2008 chevy avalanche cabin air filter located?

Answer: The 2008 Chevy Avalanche cabin air filter location is in the dash behind the glove compartment. Being sweaty from the heat is never a good time. That's why the air conditioner needs to be working. You will face...

What is the 2008 chevy avalanche 5.3 oil capacity?

Answer: For the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche with the 5.3 L V8 engine it has an oil capacity of 6 quarts with a filter. The recommended F-TYPEor the truck for the best performance iS5W-30 Synthetic and the torque for the...
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Safety & Reliability

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