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2008 Chevrolet Suburban Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Chevrolet Suburban has 6 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban

Airbags
133
Other
46
Structure
36
Electrical
29
Engine
24
Latches & Locks
17
Powertrain
6
Visibility
5
Suspension
3
Speed Control
3

6

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 18, 2021POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE REA...
Mar 1, 2021POWER TRAIN,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds,...
Jan 2, 2019POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)MY GAUGES ARE DOING ALL TYPES OF CRAZY THINGS BLINKING ON AND OFF I REPLACE MY PCM AND BODY CONTROL ...
Jul 15, 2016POWER TRAIN,ENGINEI WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE SEVERAL DAYS AFTER HAVING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO S...
May 1, 2014POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,ENGINE2008 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO THE DISAPPOINTMENT IN THE MANUFACTURER DUE ...
Oct 18, 2013POWER TRAINTORT CONVERTER ON TRANSMISSION WAS SHOT...HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION AT 135,000 MILES. *TR

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