CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Chevrolet Suburban has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 213 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 11 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (96 reports).
2008 Chevrolet Suburban recalls
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin
Certain 2007 full-size GM trucks and SUVs have a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that uses non-desiccated phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin
Certain 2007 to 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles have a passenger-side frontal air bag inflator that uses non-desiccated phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant.
Most common 2008 Chevrolet Suburban problems
Problem areas named in the 213 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 96 |
| Unknown Or Other | 38 |
| Structure | 30 |
| Engine | 25 |
| Electrical System | 22 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 20 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Visibility | 4 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at 30 MPH, she started to choke and was unable to breathe, which resulted in the driver fully colliding into a cement wall. The driver sustained injuries, and medical attention was provided, and the contact child was taken to the local trauma facility. The contact stated that all of the air bags located in the vehicle were deployed during the incident. A police officer was driving behind during the incident and assisted immediately after the crash. The contact was concerned that the air bags deployed violently, causing a fracture to the driver's neck, which resulted in an emergency trigonometr
The contact owned a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received recall notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list because she no longer owns the vehicle. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted.
Took my SUV for an airbag recall and when it was completed my truck AirBag light was left on. My truck did not have that light on when I arrived at the location. Dealer mentioned not knowing what to do about it. I made a complaint and nothing was done by the dealer.
The dash board in the vehicle is cracked and none is able to fix problems. The engine misfire and to figure out the problem cost lost of money. The lifters goes bad on vehicle. Suspension works always need.
I have a 2008 Suburban. Beginning in August, there was an accident on the highway and traffic was backed up. I was idling, waiting for the traffic to move, like every other car on the hightway and the suburban just shut off and said "Stablitrak off." It happened numerous times after this, just when idling. I took to the dealership I bought it at. They charged a ton to fix something but it didn't' take care of the problem. It's gotten so much worse. I took back a few months ago and they fixed it again, but didn't charge us this time. Now it's so much worse. Anytime I'm iding, just picking my daughter up at school or just stopped at a red light, a warning comes across, "service stabilitrak"
2008 Chevrolet Suburban questions
Does the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban: Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin; Electrical System; Electrical System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban?
Based on 213 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (96), Unknown Or Other (38), Structure (30).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Chevrolet Suburban has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.