2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 101
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Air bags
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
40% of complaints
Complaints per year
2008: 101 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 74 |
| 2000 | 67 |
| 2001 | 92 |
| 2002 | 120 |
| 2003 | 175 |
| 2004 | 182 |
| 2005 | 94 |
| 2006 | 31 |
| 2007 | 190 |
| 2008 | 101 |
| 2009 | 55 |
| 2010 | 53 |
| 2011 | 80 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 30 |
| 2026 | 16 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
40% · 40 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I was driving on 7TH ave and a car ran a stop sign at an intersection. It was dark early morning. I hit the car coming across and drove it into a tree.the driver in the camry had to be cut out of her car . My car had the front end severely damaged.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-05
I received a recall notice from GM in the June or July 2016, took the notice to the dealership, crossroads Chevrolet of joplin, mo (417)626-6620, I was told I would be notified when to bring my vehicle in to replace the airbag.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-01
Takata recall. The recall of my vehicle was announced in May 2016. I was first notified in July 2016.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-31
Structure
20% · 20 reportsMost commonly citing body and door.
Show complaint excerpts
Complaint to document a safety issue on a 2008 chevy suburban. Sharp edges on interior door handles causing serious injuries to the hands of passengers.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-11
I cut my finger on the interior passenger side door handle when exiting my vehicle last weekend. The metal lifted, making an extremely sharp edge. I emailed Chevrolet on Saturday in the early afternoon, but have not heard back from them yet.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-01
Latches/locks/linkages
14% · 14 reportsElectrical system
12% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing rear compartment/trunk.
Engine
8% · 8 reportsSafety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2008-02-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-06-12 Non-crash engine compartment fires
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2008-06-12Engineering analysisClosed 2008-09-08 Non-crash engine compartment fires
Buy-smart checklist
2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Air bags: 40 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 20 reports on file for this year.
- Latches/locks/linkages: 14 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.