There are no safety recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 2500, but owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.
2008 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
Most reported parts
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 14,000 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 2500 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Air Bags · reported Jan 7, 2019
"takata recall" we received a notice of this recall july 2016 and still no offer from any dealer to fix this recalled part. How long does it take? We have not had an injury yet thank god, but why should it take so long?
Air Bags · at 6,800 miles · reported Oct 20, 2017
The dash cracked at the corner of the passenger airbag and at the instrument cluster. The air bag crack just appeared one day and then a few months later the other crack appeared. With talking to another 2008 suburban owner, he informed me that his also did the same thing in the same spots.
Air Bags · at 14,000 miles · reported Jul 29, 2015
Dashboard made a popping sound while I was sitting parked in the running vehicle. Small crack appeared just above instrument cluster. Over the course of the next two years, this crack got progressively worse. An additional crack has appeared in the forward corner around the airbag towards the drivers side. Both of these cracks are large and getting larger. They are in the same place that thousands of others have experienced cracks in these vehicles. It is would be come a hazard in an accident as the dash would most certainly crack further sending shards of plastic throughout the vehicle.
Electrical System · reported Jul 13, 2010
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet suburban 1500. The contact stated she received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: insert recall number (Electrical system, component electrical system) pertaining to the heated windshield washer fluid feature. The contact stated she purchased the vehicle with the intent in being able to utilize the feature but the recall advised having the mechanism disengaged to prevent a possible fire from occurring in the vehicle. The contact did not believe the $100 reimbursement offered in the recall was a sufficient reimbursement. The manufacturer advised the…
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 9,700 miles · reported Jan 1, 2009
In march of 2008 the vehicle shut down while traveling 70 MPH while towing a boat from the florida keys en route to rhode island. The fuel pump was replaced. In december of 2008 while driving back down to the keys towing a boat, the vehicle shut down again at a speed of 70 MPH. The vehicle has less than 10,000 miles on it. The second fuel pump lasted less than 4,000 miles. This vehicle has put our family and other motorists at severe risk. The last event occurred in a construction zone in a heavily congested area with no break down lane. The vehicle and boat were blocking a major highway exit.…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 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 2500?
Owners report air bags problems most often (4 reports), followed by structure (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 14,000 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.