2008 Avalanche Safety Features
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
- The antilock brake system (ABS) is designed to help you maintain steering control of your vehicle by preventing wheel lockup, even during hard-braking maneuvers. Standard on all Avalanche models.
StabiliTrak
- The StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System helps improve vehicle stability, particularly during emergency maneuvers. Standard on all Avalanche models.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
- The Driver Information Center (DIC) continuously monitors and keeps you informed of various vehicle functions such as fuel range, tire inflation, door ajar and more. Standard in all Avalanche models.
Head-Curtain Side-Impact Air Bags
- Mounted to the roof rails, head-curtain side-impact air bags(1) are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and outboard rear-seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Standard in all Avalanche models.
Passenger Sensing System
- Standard in every Avalanche, the Passenger Sensing System automatically switches the right-front passenger air bag(1) on or off based on the passenger's weight and the type of pressure on the seat. A lighted indicator is located on the overhead console.
OnStar
- OnStar(2) with a one-year Safe & Sound Plan is standard when you purchase or lease an Avalanche. An OnStar Advisor is always ready to help in a variety of situations, whether you've locked your keys in the vehicle,(3) have a flat tire or the air bags have deployed.(1)
Learn more about how Chevy keeps you and your family safe in the Safety section.
