2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
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Owner complaints
101 complaints3 involved a crash7 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet suburban 1500. The contact received a notice for an unknown recall regarding the air bags. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Hubler chevrolet (1705 lafayette ave, crawfordsville, in 47933, (765)…
TL* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet suburban 1500. The contact received a notice for an unknown recall regarding the air bags. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Hubler chevrolet (1705 lafayette ave, crawfordsville, in 47933, (765) 231-4163) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was unknown.
- Unknown or other
Broken upper dash that potentially could become propelled by a deploying airbag causing injury to driver or passengers
- Electrical system
Rear radio/control system started to smoke while stopped at an intersection in october 2018. We have not tried the radio, but the heated seat doesn't work. We are unsure if we should go out of town with it and have not had it inspected.
- Air bags
Takata recall. received notice from gm that I needed to schedule maintenance to repair defect. when I call, dealership tells me that no fix IS available
- Unknown or other
I'm a owner of a 2008 chevrolet suburban and I have been the original owner of this vehicle. My dashboard has two large cracks and the one I'm most concerned about IS the one there the front passenger side airbag. I very concerned that this could to lead to a catastrophic injury if the airbag deploys.
- Engine
Valve on cylinder 7 wont operate due to afm system
- Air bags
Received a recall on july 2016 and still not be replaced. Can't sale the vehicle until this IS fixed. Over 2 1/2 years and still no replacement.when can this problem be resolved?
- Electrical system
Rear radio/control system started to smoke while stopped at an intersection about a month ago. we have not tried the radio, but the heated seats still work. we are unsure if we should go out of town with it and have not had it inspected.
- Air bags
Takata recall dealer says no outlook for repair / replacement of airbag under the recall. Dealer says gm has no plans for replacement or repair regardless of recall notice. First inquired 7/20/2016, then 3/12/2017, 9/15/2017, 3/10/2018, and 9/15/2018 receiving same answer / response from gm dealer. Dealer says gm IS intentionally slow walking the solution and there IS nothing that he [dealer] can / will do about it.
- Engine
Jan 26, 2015, 91,750 mileage. Sudden suspension stabilizer light, check engine light and running rough. Dealer said brake switch and replaced. Possible other electrical issue also ruled out. Feb. 15, 2015, 92,413 mileage. Same problem now diagnosed as #4 lifter broke. Fixed for half cost. Less than…
Jan 26, 2015, 91,750 mileage. Sudden suspension stabilizer light, check engine light and running rough. Dealer said brake switch and replaced. Possible other electrical issue also ruled out. Feb. 15, 2015, 92,413 mileage. Same problem now diagnosed as #4 lifter broke. Fixed for half cost. Less than 300 miles later, march 3, same lifter broke again. Three days later on family funeral out of town trip it broke again, same #4 lifter. Three times in 1000 miles IS ridiculous. finally right... For three years! Aug. 30, 2018, 136,000+ miles. Multiple broken lifters with cam damage. rebuild or replace motor for $6500 or more. Replaced with factory gm crate reman. For $7500. Plus tax. All at my cost! Why IS this not a factory design flaw problem on recall, auto warranty or even completely stop putting this afm lifter on the market. To my best recollection, the vehicle was being driven in regular daily city traffic in little town fernandina beach, florida for three of the four times it broke. One time was highhway travel coming home from sarasota florida. not just an economic or inconvenience issue but a serious potential for accidents when the vehicle suddenly looses power when this happens. Could be seriously rear ended or t-boned trying to pull out in traffic. From the research I've done so far and the blogs on this issue for nearly 10 years on line, its time to get gm to fix the real problem or stop building it and pay for the repairs.
- Air bags
Takata recall, I have now received three annual notices of the recall for the killer airbag in my vehicle. To date, I have received no notice of repair parts being made available. This IS an unreasonable delay in the repair to my vehicle putting myself and my family at risk of injury or even death.…
Takata recall, I have now received three annual notices of the recall for the killer airbag in my vehicle. To date, I have received no notice of repair parts being made available. This IS an unreasonable delay in the repair to my vehicle putting myself and my family at risk of injury or even death. Three years IS far too long to still not have my vehicle repaired. I am demading that gm be forced to either repair the vehicle now or buy it back at a fair market value if they are unable to make repairs within the next 20 calendar days beginning 09/06/2018. No one should have to live "or die" waiting years to get an extremely dangerous recall completed. It IS time for action now. No more excuses.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet suburban 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet suburban 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
Takata recall - I'm the owner of a 2008 chevrolet suburban 1500 ltz. two years ago I received a letter saying that the takata air bags were subject to recall due to explosive hazards, but said that we should continue to drive the suburban as usual (? - does that make any sense?) and that it was…
Takata recall - I'm the owner of a 2008 chevrolet suburban 1500 ltz. two years ago I received a letter saying that the takata air bags were subject to recall due to explosive hazards, but said that we should continue to drive the suburban as usual (? - does that make any sense?) and that it was illegal to disconnect them even though they might kill you if they exploded! Does that make any sense? (Not to me!) I am a grandfather with two precious grandchildren. We go camping with them and my grandson who IS 14 and six feet tall often sits in the front passenger seat even though we've told him to sit in only the rear seats ('i'm not a child anymore grandpa'). Gm has plenty of time to replace these airbags. We live in indiana we're the spring summer humidity IS over 80% on a regular daily basis. If humidity IS the accelerator for the airbags potential explosive malfunction, we are driving a car with bombs surrounding us!!! I don't want to die, nor does my wife nor do my grandkids!!! when can we get these dangerous airbags replaced? we plan to keep this suburban for another 5 years because it's trade-in value IS nil with an airbag recall warning. When will I get mine replaced!
- Air bags
Takata recall. the manufacturer has failed to even have a plan for when to replace my defective air bag. This IS going on way to long.
- Structure › Body · Visibility/wiper
Earlier today, the dashboard on my suburban spontaneously three crackswith no impact whatsoever. one of the cracks runs all the way from the windshield to the top of the dash above the steering wheel. the second crack splits off the first one and IS heading toward the driver side window. this…
Earlier today, the dashboard on my suburban spontaneously three crackswith no impact whatsoever. one of the cracks runs all the way from the windshield to the top of the dash above the steering wheel. the second crack splits off the first one and IS heading toward the driver side window. this occurred while the vehicle was sitting in a parking lot, locked up and with nobody in the vehicle. prior to this happening, there was no previous sign of cracks of any kind and the vehicle was parked in the shade under a tree for the entire day. in addition, it was a rainy overcast day and the ambient temperature was only about 70 degf.
- Air bags
Takata recall. Gm issued a recall notice for my car in july 2016. They have done nothing to remedy the recall and claim to still be working on a solution. That's an unacceptable and very dangerous delay. If gm cannot figure out what to do, they should give affected drivers the option of using a loaner vehicle until they do figure out what to do.
- Air bags · Unknown or other
Dash IS cracking into pieces that would be dangerous shrapnel in the event of the airbags deploying.
- Structure › Body
Dash 2 cracks. One above steering column and one at the top left of airbag.
- Air bags
2008 chevrolet k1500 suburban. Consumer writes in regards to takata airbag safety recall. *Ld the consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair. The consumer no longer owns the vehicle. *Js
- Electronic stability control (esc) · Exterior lighting · Fuel/propulsion system
After a day of using the vehicle in rainy conditions I tried to start it up and it would crank but not start and brake lights wouldn't not work when pressed with the key off the truck was stationary and had error codes and cel for fpfcm circuit failure. This issue was a recall for my make and model…
After a day of using the vehicle in rainy conditions I tried to start it up and it would crank but not start and brake lights wouldn't not work when pressed with the key off the truck was stationary and had error codes and cel for fpfcm circuit failure. This issue was a recall for my make and model but my vin was excluded possibly negligently. Since the event I additionally have dic messages to check the air bags and check brakes
- Air bags
Takata recall- got the official recall almost two years ago, still no remedy.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet suburban 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet suburban 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (maita chevrolet, 9650 auto center dr, elk grove, ca 95757) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was contacted at 866-790-5600 and stated that they were not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. A case number was not provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
Have been waiting for parts since may 2016. I would like this problem to be taken care of in a timely manner and it has not been.
- Air bags
Takata airbag recall: I have been in contact with the chevy dealership in my area regarding this recall. I have been told several times that there are no parts or resolution to this issue. Just recently on 11/29/17 I visited classic chevorlet in sugarland texas and inquired about getting the airbag…
Takata airbag recall: I have been in contact with the chevy dealership in my area regarding this recall. I have been told several times that there are no parts or resolution to this issue. Just recently on 11/29/17 I visited classic chevorlet in sugarland texas and inquired about getting the airbag serviced. The airbag service light in my vehicle has constantly stayed on for the past three months. When I get in to my vehicle the airbag service light comes on and stays on whether it IS in motion or parked. I have been waiting for over a year to find out what takata will do to fix this problem. This IS a safety concern for me and my family every time we get into my car. Someone needs to find the remedy for this soon before people are seriously hurt or lose their lives.
- Unknown or other
Cracked dashboard IS dangerous in an accident.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Non-crash engine compartment fires
In a letter dated august 27, 2008, general motors corp. (Gm) notified nhtsa that it will conduct a safety recall (nhtsa recall number 08v-441) to address a safety relateddefect that can result in engine compartment fire in approximately 850,000 vehicles equipped with a heated windshield washer fluid option.the subject…
In a letter dated august 27, 2008, general motors corp. (Gm) notified nhtsa that it will conduct a safety recall (nhtsa recall number 08v-441) to address a safety relateddefect that can result in engine compartment fire in approximately 850,000 vehicles equipped with a heated windshield washer fluid option.the subject vehicles of this investigation comprise over three-quarters of the recall population. According to gm, a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the windshield washer fluid heater module may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. This may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor or cause smoke and in rare cases it may cause a fire.as a remedy, gm dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse. In addition to the subject vehicles, several other gm models with the heated windshield washer fluid option are included in recall 08v-441: my 2006-2008 buick lucerne (manufactured august 2005 through november 2007); my 2008 buick enclave (manufactured february 2007 through april 2007); my 2006-2008 cadillac DTS (manufactured may 2007 through november 2007); my 2007-2008 saturn outlook (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007); and my 2007-2008 GMC acadia (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007) vehicles.gm IS instructing owners to take their vehicle to a dealer for service if they experience symptoms of windshield washer heater module short circuits. Gm's recall resolves the safety defect concerns pursued by this investigation.this engineering analysis IS closed.
- Non-crash engine compartment fires
In response to an information request letter sent by the office of defects investigation(odi) during preliminary evaluation pe08-010, gm provided odi with 41 allegations of non-crash engine compartment fires including 16 allegations of fires originating with the ignition in the off position.one of the fires was…
In response to an information request letter sent by the office of defects investigation(odi) during preliminary evaluation pe08-010, gm provided odi with 41 allegations of non-crash engine compartment fires including 16 allegations of fires originating with the ignition in the off position.one of the fires was determined to be caused by an arson event.odi has also received 5 reports, 4 of which are of duplicative of reports provided by gm, alleging non-crash engine compartment fires in the subject vehicles.in total, odi IS aware of 41 non-crashengine compartment fires in the subject vehicles that are unrelated to arson.eight of the 41 fire allegations also allege property damage as a result of the fires.this preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea08-010) to further assess the scope, frequency, origin and cause of the alleged non-crash related engine compartment fires in the subject vehicles.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11010544This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 11009531This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11009088This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise. This is a slight movement that is more often seen visually, rather than felt, when viewed from the outside and using the auto-start feature, if equipped.
- 11008956This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
- 11007936This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007935This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007208This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
- 11007116This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11007095This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles and the TOP TIER FUELS website URL.
- 11007091This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11006682This service bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.
- 11006621Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.
- 11006421GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions during removal and to package the core properly for return.
- 11004761This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
- 11004727This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004557This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 11002312This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.
- 11001325This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information to cover GMs policy on performing GM covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in Canada.
- 11001321This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000576This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.
- 11000162The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
- 11000160This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
- 11000158This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability.
- 11000119This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10253770This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
- 10253632Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots.
- 10252974This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Courtesy Transportation Reimbursement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls listed in bulletin.
- 10252735This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
- 10252163XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
- 10251890This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
- 10251888This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
- 10251345This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735,15040, 15041, 15043,15044, 15045, 15046, 15406,15438, 15442, 15815, 15816,15817, 15818, 15826, 17009, 17476, 17477, 28810, 28811,17478, 18015, N192273760, N192278940, N212328760, N212328770, N212328780, N212328790, N212328800, N242437050, N242437060, N242437070.
- 10250775This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
- 10250505This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10250347This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns for Canadian Dealers only.
- 10250048Clunking Noise from Front of Vehicle During Turns and/or Bumps
- 10250047Clunking Noise from Front of Vehicle During Turns and/or Bumps
- 10250013High Voltage Safety ? High Voltage Disabling
- 10249590This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 10249579This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
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