MYRModel Year Report

2008 Chevrolet Tahoe

◆ Worse than typical
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
BUILT 2026-08-02

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Tahoe Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 1988: 1 complaints 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: 466 complaints 2005: 292 complaints 2005 2006: 114 complaints 2007: 1176 complaints 2008: 528 complaints 2008 2009: 283 complaints 2010: 314 complaints 2010 2011: 446 complaints 2012: 178 complaints 2013: 231 complaints 2014: 90 complaints 2015: 657 complaints 2015 2016: 252 complaints 2017: 168 complaints 2018: 98 complaints 2019: 101 complaints 2020: 53 complaints 2020 2021: 421 complaints 2022: 174 complaints 2023: 196 complaints 2024: 60 complaints 2025: 34 complaints 2025 2026: 17 complaints 2026
2008: 528 complaints
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YearComplaints
19881
19913
19926
19938
199419
1995246
1996283
1997410
1998263
1999552
2000282
2001512
2002449
2003507
2004466
2005292
2006114
20071176
2008528
2009283
2010314
2011446
2012178
2013231
201490
2015657
2016252
2017168
201898
2019101
202053
2021421
2022174
2023196
202460
202534
202617

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 44%

44% of complaints: air bags — 233 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20171031

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, 20110314

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 84 distinct reports on file.

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, 20260419

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, 20100608

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 11%

11% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 56 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
STRUCTURE 9%

9% of complaints: structure — 49 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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CHROME PLATING ON INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES PEELING, CUTTING MY FINGERS WHEN TRYING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180528

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, 20171031

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, 20130503

ENGINE 5%

5% of complaints: engine — 27 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20130603

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2008 — complaint volume: 528
I 20080204 — PE (closed 20080612)

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 20080612 — EA (closed 20080908)

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

R 20080912 — electrical system

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, SI

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 HTTP://WW

Campaign 08V441000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20090914 — PE (closed 20100523)

Interior Door Handle Laceration Risk

R 20100611 — electrical system

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 E

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 BEE

Campaign 10V240000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210301 — air bags

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.

Campaign 21V050000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20210920 — air bags

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.

Campaign 21V052000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Chevrolet Tahoe — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (233 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (84 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (56 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 08V441000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V240000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V050000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V052000 (air bags) has been completed.
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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.