MYRModel Year Report

2008 Chevrolet Tahoe

◆ Worse than typical
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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
528
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

44% of complaints

Complaints per year

1988: 1 complaint 1988 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 6 complaints 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 19 complaints 1995: 246 complaints 1995 1996: 283 complaints 1997: 410 complaints 1998: 263 complaints 1999: 552 complaints 2000: 282 complaints 2000 2001: 512 complaints 2002: 449 complaints 2003: 507 complaints 2004: 467 complaints 2005: 293 complaints 2006: 114 complaints 2007: 1,176 complaints 2008: 528 complaints 2008 528 2009: 284 complaints 2010: 314 complaints 2011: 447 complaints 2012: 178 complaints 2013: 232 complaints 2014: 90 complaints 2015: 658 complaints 2015 2016: 256 complaints 2017: 174 complaints 2018: 103 complaints 2019: 105 complaints 2020: 57 complaints 2020 2021: 452 complaints 2022: 189 complaints 2023: 222 complaints 2024: 67 complaints 2025: 49 complaints 2025 2026: 25 complaints
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 6 complaints 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1994: 19 complaints 1995: 246 complaints 1996: 283 complaints 1996 1997: 410 complaints 1998: 263 complaints 1999: 552 complaints 1999 2000: 282 complaints 2001: 512 complaints 2002: 449 complaints 2002 2003: 507 complaints 2004: 467 complaints 2005: 293 complaints 2005 2006: 114 complaints 2007: 1,176 complaints 2008: 528 complaints 2008 528 2009: 284 complaints 2010: 314 complaints 2011: 447 complaints 2011 2012: 178 complaints 2013: 232 complaints 2014: 90 complaints 2014 2015: 658 complaints 2016: 256 complaints 2017: 174 complaints 2017 2018: 103 complaints 2019: 105 complaints 2020: 57 complaints 2020 2021: 452 complaints 2022: 189 complaints 2023: 222 complaints 2023 2024: 67 complaints 2025: 49 complaints 2026: 25 complaints 2026
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 6 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 19 complaints 1994 1995: 246 complaints 1996: 283 complaints 1996 1997: 410 complaints 1998: 263 complaints 1998 1999: 552 complaints 2000: 282 complaints 2000 2001: 512 complaints 2002: 449 complaints 2002 2003: 507 complaints 2004: 467 complaints 2004 2005: 293 complaints 2006: 114 complaints 2006 2007: 1,176 complaints 2008: 528 complaints 2008 528 2009: 284 complaints 2010: 314 complaints 2010 2011: 447 complaints 2012: 178 complaints 2012 2013: 232 complaints 2014: 90 complaints 2014 2015: 658 complaints 2016: 256 complaints 2016 2017: 174 complaints 2018: 103 complaints 2018 2019: 105 complaints 2020: 57 complaints 2020 2021: 452 complaints 2022: 189 complaints 2022 2023: 222 complaints 2024: 67 complaints 2024 2025: 49 complaints 2026: 25 complaints 2026

2008: 528 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19881
19913
19926
19938
199419
1995246
1996283
1997410
1998263
1999552
2000282
2001512
2002449
2003507
2004467
2005293
2006114
20071,176
2008528
2009284
2010314
2011447
2012178
2013232
201490
2015658
2016256
2017174
2018103
2019105
202057
2021452
2022189
2023222
202467
202549
202625

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

44% · 233 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Takata recall - I have been checking on this for a year and a remedy is still not available. I was involved in an accident April 10 2017 and the Tahoe sustained significant front and rear damage while stationary.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-31

Also filed under Structure

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. While driving approximately 75 MPH, the air bags inadvertently deployed and caused the contact to sustain a broke nose. The contact's injuries were treated at a local hospital.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-03-14

Electrical system

17% · 88 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and wiring.

FIRE
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The battery energy control module GM Part # 84442220 located inside the HV battery assembly caught fire. The harness that was most affected was the battery cell voltage sense wires.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-04-19

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving an approximate speed of 30 MPH, there was a burning smell in the vehicle and immediately, she noticed there was smoke emitting from the general console area.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-06-08

Structure

15% · 79 reports

Most commonly citing body and door.

CRASHINJURY
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Chrome plating on interior door handles peeling, cutting my fingers when trying to exit the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-28

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the front passenger and driver's side interior door handles became fractured. The door handles were sharp and the contact sustained a laceration from attempting to open the door.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-03

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NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-16

Latches/locks/linkages

11% · 60 reports

Most commonly citing latch.

INJURY

Engine

5% · 27 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire. The vehicle was parked in a residential garage when the fire started.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-03

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2008Complaint volume 528 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. I
    2008-02-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-06-12 Non-crash engine compartment fires
  3. I
    2008-06-12Engineering analysisClosed 2008-09-08 Non-crash engine compartment fires
  4. R
    2008-09-12Electrical system08V441000 GM is recalling 857,735 my 2006-2008 Buick lucerne; Cadillac dts; hummer H2; my 2007-2008 Cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe; GMC acadia…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2008. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080; Cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. I
    2009-09-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2010-05-23 Interior Door Handle Laceration Risk
  6. R
    2010-06-11Electrical system10V240000 GM is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Buick, lucerne; Cadillac dts; hummer H2; model year 2008-2009 Buick enclave; Cadillac cts; model year 2007-2009 Cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade…

    Remedy: Dealers will permanently disable and remove the heated washer fluid module. An updated page for the owner manual will be provided and inserted in the owner manual to document that the feature has…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  7. R
    2021-03-01Air bags21V050000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500,...

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  8. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  9. R
    2021-09-20Air bags21V052000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL...

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 23, 2021.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2008 Chevrolet Tahoe — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 233 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 88 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 79 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 08V441000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 10V240000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 21V050000 · Air bags
  • Recall 21V052000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.