2008 Chevrolet Suburban: check engine light

Filed Mar 8, 2021 · Engine · 130,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle loss motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Jun 19, 2019 · Airbags, Engine · MI

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that the check engine and tire pressure monitoring system indicators illuminated. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called mark chevrolet (33200 michigan ave, wayne, mi 48184, (734) 629-4964) and was informed that the parts were not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jul 25, 2017 · Engine · 132,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated while attempting to start vehicle, it failed to start. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer myrtle beach chevrolet cadillac located at 1785 highway 501 myrtle beach sc 29577 where it diagnosed that the electronic control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened case number: 8-3107409216. The contact had experienced a failure. The failure mileage was 132,000.

Filed Jun 28, 2017 · Engine · 127,800 miles · TX

Check engine light turned on took it in for code results bad firing on plug 7. Replaced still engine running rough and light is still on. After research it seems that the throttle position sensor seems to go bad on these vehicles? Of course it is out of warranty, makes me wonder if this should be a recall?

Filed Apr 8, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 70,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet suburban. While the vehicle was in park or drive, all four doors failed to unlock and the key fob failed to unlock the door. In addition, while driving 50 MPH, the check engine, stability track disengage, and traction control lights illuminated. The vehicle decelerated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the oil spilled and caused the spark plugs to fail. The spark plugs were replaced numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Jan 18, 2016 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 121,600 miles · IN

This started as I was driving down interstate at 65 MPH. Suddenly my traction control light on dash came on along with blinking check engine light. Also read stabilitrak off and service traction control in readout below. Immediately my truck lost power and decelerated so I immediately pulled off road as to not get ran over by traffic. Read manual said to turn off and restart. Did this and all was good for another mile then happened again on and off for last 12 miles before I could get home. Upon taking it to dealership today they came back saying nothing about these codes but that there was a misfire code and oil low?? So now I have got an oil change and fuel system cleaning. Upon asking about the initial problem I was told to drive it to see if it happens again. This is a major issue with apparently the whole truck platform at gm. This problem is posted all over internet with cars even shutting off and brakes locking up and the big problem is no dealership knows how to fix it. Charge people a bunch of money to fix numerous things they know will not fix issue. This should be a major recall on 2007- at least 2010 from what I can see from data that is out there. I will be selling my truck after this because I do not feel safe driving my kids in it. I'm die hard chevy guy who has a 2003 suburban with 400000+ miles on it with very little issues in all these years. Please make gm fix this problem.

Filed May 27, 2015 · Fuel system · 113,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet suburban. After the vehicle was started, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel cap needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the evac system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired again. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000.

Filed May 13, 2014 · Acceleration, Body · NY

2008 chevrolet suburban. Consumer writes in regards to the disappointment in the manufacturer due to numerous vehicle repairs. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle would run rough, the check engine light illuminated, the service stabilitrak and traction control lights illuminated when some of the cylinders shut down, the lifters were not properly lubricated, causing them to fail. The engine consumed large amounts of oil. There were noises coming from the oil pan and transmission area, 3 of the 4 door locks actuators were replaced, the rear liftgate broke for the 4th time, the right retractable mirror was inoperable, the cruise control worked about 505 of the time, which was probably tied the throttle positioning sensor going bad as well. Also, the vehicle had significant electrical problem, where certain lights would illuminate on the dashboard, there was an audible clicking noise, that sounded like a relay firing very quickly.

Filed Feb 18, 2014 · Engine · 125,000 miles · DC

My 2008 suburban started burning a tremendous amount of oil. Seems like I was continuously adding oil. Raised the issue with the dealer, who indicated it was a common problem but probably not worth the expense of fixing if I could keep checking the oil. This advice was also based on the fact that all my maintenance has been performed at this dealer, so they know the vehicle well. The last week in january was very busy and saw me driving about 100 miles a day. On thursday, about 30 miles from home, the check engine and traction control lights starting blinking, the car lost power, and the engine began running rough. This was on a very busy highway (u.s. Route 50 near annapolis) during rush hour. This created a dangerous situation. I was eventually able to get the car home. When I brought it to the dealer, they said the oil was dry (I had checked it the previous weekend), a lifter had broken, and a piston head was scored. The cost of work to fix would exceed the cost of a new engine. I now have a new engine, the cost of which was not in my budget. This experience reflects what has been have reported frequently on automobile related web sites.. Given that this is a design flaw, chevrolet should be covering at least part of this fix.

Filed Aug 13, 2012 · Engine · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that the vehicle was operating with reduced power and the check engine light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where they replaced the engine seals, catalytic converter and the throttle body. The failure was not corrected and persisted. The dealer then advised the contact that the engine would need to be replaced. The engine was not replaced. The current mileage was 147,000 and the failure mileage was not available.

Filed Jan 4, 2012 · Electrical · 36,000 miles · OK

Driving the car on city street, let off gas to slow down, engine shudders, the instrument console flashes, indicates engine power decreasing, the radio stops working, the vehicle loses power, the stabilitrac indicates it needs to be serviced, gives rear camera/towing warning, the engine dies, brakes are lost. Immediately after engines dies starter will not crank. The car will start again after several minutes. Check engine light is on. After a drive of about 4 miles parked car and started next morning--check engine light is off. Engine quitting and no brakes could be dangerous. Intermittent problem.