MYRModel Year Report

2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500

● Typical for this model
2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:27:12.322Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 1994: 9 complaints 1994 1995: 8 complaints 1996: 9 complaints 1997: 16 complaints 1997 1998: 14 complaints 1999: 74 complaints 2000: 67 complaints 2000 2001: 92 complaints 2002: 120 complaints 2003: 175 complaints 2003 2004: 182 complaints 2005: 94 complaints 2006: 31 complaints 2006 2007: 190 complaints 2008: 101 complaints 2008 2009: 55 complaints 2009 2010: 53 complaints 2011: 80 complaints 2021: 1 complaints 2021 2023: 17 complaints 2024: 0 complaints 2025: 27 complaints 2025 2026: 9 complaints 2026
2008: 101 complaints
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YearComplaints
19949
19958
19969
199716
199814
199974
200067
200192
2002120
2003175
2004182
200594
200631
2007190
2008101
200955
201053
201180
20211
202317
20240
202527
20269

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 40%

40% of complaints: air bags — 40 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20140605

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, 20171101

TAKATA RECALL. THE RECALL OF MY VEHICLE WAS ANNOUNCED IN MAY 2016. I WAS FIRST NOTIFIED IN JULY 2016.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171031

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 14%

14% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 14 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 10%

10% of complaints: structure — 10 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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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, 20140401

ENGINE 8%

8% of complaints: engine — 8 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20080204 — PE (closed 20080612)

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 20080612 — EA (closed 20080908)

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (40 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (11 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2006 ▲ 2010 ▲ 2009

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ■ 2004 ■ 2003

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FAQ

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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.