Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet suburban 1500. The contact received a notice for an unknown recall regarding the air bags. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Hubler chevrolet (1705 lafayette ave, crawfordsville, in 47933, (765) 231-4163) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unknown.
The worst 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Airbags40
- Body18
- Locks14
- Electrical12
- Engine9
- Brakes3
- Acceleration2
- Fuel system2
- Visibility2
- Driver assistance1
- Lights1
- Seats1
- Steering1
- Tires1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Non-crash engine compartment fires
In a letter dated august 27, 2008, general motors corp. (gm) notified the federal safety agency that it will conduct a safety recall (the federal safety agency recall number 08v‑441) to address a safety relateddefect that can result in engine compartment fire in approximately 850,000 vehicles equipped with a heated windshield washer fluid option.the subject vehicles of this investigation comprise over three-quarters of the recall population. According to gm, a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the windshield washer fluid heater module may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. This may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor or cause smoke and in rare cases it may cause a fire.as a remedy, gm dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse. In addition to the subject vehicles, several other gm models with the heated windshield washer fluid option are included in recall 08v‑441: my 2006-2008 buick lucerne (manufactured august 2005 through november 2007); my 2008 buick enclave (manufactured february 2007 through april 2007); my 2006-2008 cadillac dts (manufactured may 2007 through november 2007); my 2007-2008 saturn outlook (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007); and my 2007-2008 gmc acadia (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007) vehicles.gm is instructing owners to take their vehicle to a dealer for service if they experience symptoms of windshield washer heater module short circuits. Gm's recall resolves the safety defect concerns pursued by this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed.
EA08010
Non-crash engine compartment fires
In response to an information request letter sent by the office of defects investigation(odi) during preliminary evaluation pe08-010, gm provided odi with 41 allegations of non-crash engine compartment fires including 16 allegations of fires originating with the ignition in the off position.one of the fires was determined to be caused by an arson event.odi has also received 5 reports, 4 of which are of duplicative of reports provided by gm, alleging non-crash engine compartment fires in the subject vehicles.in total, odi is aware of 41 non-crashengine compartment fires in the subject vehicles that are unrelated to arson.eight of the 41 fire allegations also allege property damage as a result of the fires.this preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea08-010) to further assess the scope, frequency, origin and cause of the alleged non-crash related engine compartment fires in the subject vehicles.
PE08010
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 253
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Unknown or other
- New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- Unknown or other
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- Unknown or other
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
- This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline...
- This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field...
2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3L 8‑cyl | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 |
| 5.3L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 14 | 19 | 16 |
| 6.0L 8‑cyl | RWD | 12 | 17 | 14 |
| 6.0L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 12 | 17 | 14 |
What 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Broken upper dash that potentially could become propelled by a deploying airbag causing injury to driver or passengers
Rear radio/control system started to smoke while stopped at an intersection in october 2018. We have not tried the radio, but the heated seat doesn't work. We are unsure if we should go out of town with it and have not had it inspected.
Takata recall. Received notice from gm that I needed to schedule maintenance to repair defect. When I call, dealership tells me that no fix is available
I'm a owner of a 2008 chevrolet suburban and I have been the original owner of this vehicle. My dashboard has two large cracks and the one I'm most concerned about is the one there the front passenger side airbag. I very concerned that this could to lead to a catastrophic injury if the airbag deploys.
Valve on cylinder 7 wont operate due to afm system
Received a recall on july 2016 and still not be replaced. Can't sale the vehicle until this is fixed. Over 2 1/2 years and still no replacement.when can this problem be resolved?
Rear radio/control system started to smoke while stopped at an intersection about a month ago. We have not tried the radio, but the heated seats still work. We are unsure if we should go out of town with it and have not had it inspected.
Takata recall dealer says no outlook for repair / replacement of airbag under the recall. Dealer says gm has no plans for replacement or repair regardless of recall notice. First inquired 7/20/2016, then 3/12/2017, 9/15/2017, 3/10/2018, and 9/15/2018 receiving same answer / response from gm dealer. Dealer says gm is intentionally slow walking the solution and there is nothing that he [dealer] can / will do about it.
Jan 26, 2015, 91,750 mileage. Sudden suspension stabilizer light, check engine light and running rough. Dealer said brake switch and replaced. Possible other electrical issue also ruled out. Feb. 15, 2015, 92,413 mileage. Same problem now diagnosed as #4 lifter broke. Fixed for half cost. Less than 300 miles later, march 3, same lifter broke again. Three days later on family funeral out of town trip it broke again, same #4 lifter. Three times in 1000 miles is ridiculous. Finally right... For three years! Aug. 30, 2018, 136,000+ miles. Multiple broken lifters with cam damage. Rebuild or replace motor for $6500 or more. Replaced with factory gm crate reman. For $7500. Plus tax. All at my cost! Why is this not a factory design flaw problem on recall, auto warranty or even completely stop putting this afm lifter on the market. To my best recollection, the vehicle was being driven in regular daily city traffic in little town fernandina beach, florida for three of the four times it broke. One time was highhway travel coming home from sarasota florida. Not just an economic or inconvenience issue but a serious potential for accidents when the vehicle suddenly looses power when this happens. Could be seriously rear ended or t-boned trying to pull out in traffic. From the research I've done so far and the blogs on this issue for nearly 10 years on line, its time to get gm to fix the real problem or stop building it and pay for the repairs.
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Questions about the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
Is the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 reliable?
Owners have filed 101 complaints about the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, close to a typical Suburban 1500 model year.
What is the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 year score?
The 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 scores 71 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Chevrolet Suburban 1500: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
Airbags, with 40 complaints, typically around 110,000 miles. Next is body (18).
How many recalls does the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have bad airbags?
The Chevrolet Suburban 1500 model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (63 complaints), 2008 (40 complaints) and 2011 (32 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 get?
Official estimates for the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 range from 14 to 16 mpg combined. The most efficient version (5.3L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 14 city and 20 highway.
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