Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2008 Chevrolet Suburban has 24 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
24
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2021 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE... |
| Aug 31, 2019 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHEN THE ENGINE WAS STARTED, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLE... |
| Mar 1, 2019 | ENGINE | VALVE ON CYLINDER 7 WONT OPERATE DUE TO AFM SYSTEM |
| Apr 19, 2018 | ENGINE | A LIFTER WENT BAD |
| Jul 7, 2017 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START VEHICLE... |
| Jun 16, 2017 | ENGINE | THE VEHICLE HAS HAD NUMEROUS ENGINE ISSUES AND ABNORMAL OIL CONSUMPTION. THE MOTOR HAS FAILED AT 14... |
| Apr 8, 2017 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD CO... |
| Oct 10, 2016 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | MY VEHICLE HAS AN OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUE, LIKE MANY OF THE 07-08 MODELS. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO 2 DEALE... |
| Aug 20, 2016 | ENGINE | APPARENTLY THERE WAS A TECHNICAL BULLETIN ISSUED FOR THIS TRUCK. THE SPECIAL WARRANTY WAS FOR 120,00... |
| May 25, 2016 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER... |
| Mar 28, 2016 | ENGINE | THE ENGINE HAS A DESIGN FLAW AND CONSUMES OIL RAPIDLY, LOSES OIL AND DETERIORATES INTERNAL PARTS OF ... |
| Jan 22, 2016 | ENGINE | 2008 SUBURBAN 135K. VEHICLE HAS BEEN RUNNING WELL, ALL ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WAS DONE. WITHOUT ANY WAR... |
| Oct 1, 2015 | ENGINE | ENGINE LIFTERS STARTED TAPPING THEN STUCK THEN WERE MUSHROOMED BY CAM SHAFT. HAD TO REPLACE ENGINE.... |
| Apr 17, 2015 | ENGINE | THIS ENGINE IS BURNING 2-3 QUARTS OF OIL IN BETWEEN OIL CHANGES (CAR HAS LESS THAN 50,000 MILES ON I... |
| Jan 26, 2015 | ENGINE | JAN 26, 2015, 91,750 MILEAGE. SUDDEN SUSPENSION STABILIZER LIGHT, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND RUNNING ROU... |
| Jan 30, 2014 | ENGINE | MY 2008 SUBURBAN STARTED BURNING A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF OIL. SEEMS LIKE I WAS CONTINUOUSLY ADDING O... |
| May 4, 2013 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND A TAPPING ... |
| Jan 31, 2013 | ENGINE | I PURCHASED A 2008 CHEVY SUBURBAN LTZ ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2011. SHORTLY THEREAFTER I BEGAN TO NOTICE T... |
| Jul 19, 2012 | ENGINE | 2008 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 5.3L AFM OIL CONSUMPTION --> EXTREMELY FRUSTRATED WITH GM SERVICE GIVEN ME T... |
| Mar 5, 2012 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING WI... |