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2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, but owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
101
Crashes / fires
3 / 0
Injuries / deaths
7 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Air Bags40
Structure20
Unknown or Other19
Latches/Locks/Linkages14
Electrical System12
Engine8
Equipment2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Service Brakes2
Visibility1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Fuel System, Gasoline1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 10
  • Structure › Body › Door — 6
  • Visibility › Rear Window Wiper/Washer — 1
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 1
  • Electrical System › Wiring › Rear Compartment/Trunk — 1
  • Structure › Frame and Members — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 69,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 152,000 miles · reported May 16, 2019
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.
Air Bags · reported May 7, 2019
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
Unknown or Other · at 10,000 miles · reported Mar 23, 2019
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.
Air Bags · reported Feb 11, 2019
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?
Electrical System · at 152,000 miles · reported Nov 15, 2018
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?

Owners report air bags problems most often (40 reports), followed by structure (20). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 69,000 miles.

Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.