Complaints
131
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
15
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#140 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:93,095 mi
Crash-related:1
#214 complaints
Latches / Locks
Avg mileage:37,777 mi
#311 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:72,497 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 40 | 1 | — | 93,095 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 14 | — | — | 37,777 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 11 | — | — | 72,497 mi | |
| Body Structure | 10 | — | — | 87,027 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 8 | — | — | 89,212 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 6 | — | — | 50,481 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rear Window Wiper/Washer | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Airbags
40
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,095
Latches / Locks
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,777
Electrical Faults
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,497
Body Structure
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,027
Engine Problems
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,212
Structure:Body:Door
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,481
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Rear Window Wiper/Washer
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has 131 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 40 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
Top reported problems: Airbags (40 complaints, avg 93,095 mi); Latches / Locks (14 complaints, avg 37,777 mi); Electrical Faults (11 complaints, avg 72,497 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 77,944 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
NHTSA complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 include 4 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 15 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Suburban 1500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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