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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid problems

The most common problem on the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid is electrical system, typically around 50,000 miles. It has 7.3 times the complaints of a typical Tahoe Hybrid model year.

Year to avoid7.3x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
58
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
194
Worst area
Electrical

The worst 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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  • Electrical
    13
  • Airbags
    11
  • Engine
    10
  • Brakes
    9
  • Transmission
    7
  • Steering
    6
  • Body
    5
  • Locks
    5
  • Acceleration
    4
  • Driver assistance
    2
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Suspension
    2
  • Seats
    1

Specific symptoms reported on the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid

Check engine light 9Door locks 5Jerking 5Stalling 5

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Defect investigations

Pedestrian alert soundsOpened January 27, 2023, closed August 7, 2023

the federal safety agency received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, the federal safety agency opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified the federal safety agency he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by the federal safety agency regarding the subject matter of the petition.

DP22005

Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid 194

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 194 bulletins for the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid

What 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 9, 2019 · Airbags, Body · 89,000 miles · CA

1# takata inflators replacement part is available with new part number.. They refuse to replace it insisting it's safe it's 100f every day here in the mojave desert .. They boost big claims it will not be an issue..which is laughable at best it seems like high heat is a issue for these air bags being baked at 140f for most of the day we demand a new air bag with the new part number as they sell to the public for $450 #2 interior door handles peeling razor laceration hazard.. Sharp peeling of door handle coating is sharp (laceration hazard resulting from sharp edges in the chome plating on interior door handles) the vehicle has the issue for many years attached photos of door handles gm and gm dealers refuse to fix it as they claim it normal wear and tear.. From my understanding a door handle is not a knife ... Or razor blade we know the risk of those when they are handled not a door handle its not normal for a door handle to be "sharp" or become sharp.. Should be required to fix this defect .. 3 of the 4 door handles are peeling with sharp edges vehicle currently has 89k miles I have to always carefully exit and let passengers know about the sharp door handles this creates an unnecessary hazard for cuts to the hand or arm... The manufacture date is 01/08 year 2008 model 2007 has seen action we would like action on other years as well possible full recall ea10-004..

Filed Jun 16, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 155,000 miles · MI

I was driving when one of the lifters collapsed , I have had nothing but problems with this vehicle I submitted another complaint a while ago and hadn't heard nothing , now my back hatch wont open my doors on the passenger side don't lock with the button or remote I have done nothing but put money into this vehicle since I got it , it has an oil issue it fowls out the number 1 plug all the time ,ive changed the oil sensor and sending unit , the spider gear in the rear end shredded which there known for had to have that rebuilt ,I had the new valve cover put on , cv joint is leaking , paid over $2200 to have the collapsed lifter fixed , my check engine light is on again saying oil gage, already replaced that once my clock wont work its been in the shop more than my driveway

Filed May 10, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 155,450 miles · MI

Collapsed lifter number 7 , regularly fowls out the number one plug, spider gear in the rear end shredded had to be rebuilt , replaced valve cover because of oil issue , replaced oil pressure sending unit , replaced back wiper, passenger side door locks dont work with button or remote , clock quit working, engine light on again

Filed Feb 17, 2019 · Airbags · 160,000 miles · GA

The dashboard is cracked above the steering wheel and also around the passenger airbag.

Filed Feb 1, 2019 · Brakes, Steering · 160,000 miles · FL

Vehicle shuts off randomly from stop to auto start transition feature. Modules has been updated to latest version. Problem still accumulating hybrid batteries soc 60% battery temperature inlet 81f outlet 107f 340volt total charge in the event of problem accured. Aux trans pump and module replaced new. Hybrid battery cooling fan replaced new. Problem still exist dealer cannot find the problem or they dont want to deal. In the even of shut off I loose brake power and steering power which I can not stop or steer the vehicle to pull over this results in serious safety issue.

Filed Sep 17, 2018 · Airbags · VA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe hybrid. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair appointment with the dealer (radley chevrolet, 3670 jefferson davis hwy, fredricksburg, va 22408, 540‑898‑4000). The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Sep 6, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 108,156 miles · NJ

Motor mounts were broken what's resulted in the vehicle lunging me forward when coming to a stop. The check engine light for the hybrid battery also came on. The result is the car shaking and shutting off more than once when attempting to accelerate from a stopped position. Once was in a very busy intersection. It shut off when coming out of a bank parking lot and turning on to a busy street.

Filed Jun 11, 2018 · Airbags · 120,000 miles · CA

Takata recall site says recall is "incomplete. Remedy not yet available" how do I schedule a fix if the dealer will not confirm it is a valid recall?

Filed Jun 4, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 162,000 miles · AL

Vehicle will sometimes go in reverse when in drive gear and vice versa. Vehicle will die when accelerating from a stop sign, stop light and/or parking lots. Vehicle jerks violently upon acceleration. Suspension pops, stabilitrack service, hybrid system service, brake service all illuminated on dash along with check engine light following the violent jerking and dying upon acceleration.

Filed Apr 26, 2018 · Steering · 164,273 miles · TX

I was driving about 60 miles per hour, and the steering put very hard, so I can't go for nothing on left or right so I was very little to have crashed

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Is the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid reliable?

Owners have filed 58 complaints about the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid, 7.3 times a typical Tahoe Hybrid model year. It is one of the years we flag to avoid.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid?

Electrical system, with 13 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles. Next is airbags (11).

How many recalls does the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid have?

No recalls on record.

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