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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 78 repairs.
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (46%)
Chart based on 65 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
366-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Ohio, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Dec 201037000 mi | heated seats stopped working and engine light was on | ||
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
332-horsepower 6.0L V8 Hybrid 4-speed 2-mode automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Tahoe in New York, United States Oct 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Aug 201127000 miUS $60 | transfer case output seal leak. Replace Seal Battery not able to hold charge. Replace battery. | ||
| Sep 201129361 miUS $212 | Brake pedal Squeal when depress. Found TSB flushed brake system and fill with updated fluid. Passenger side heated mirror not working. Replace mirror | ||
| Dec 201132000 mi | Replace slip yoke, rear transfer case seal, universal joint. | ||
| Jul 201349300 miUS $100 | Door locks driver side front and rear | ||
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Texas, United States Oct 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 2018171000 miUS $660 | Control unit replaced. Had already been done by dealership I purchased it from in November 2017 but it was a bad part or bad install. Dealership I bought from wouldn’t reimburse, and GM wouldn’t warranty the part because it wasn’t installed by a GM dealership. | ||
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Florida, United States Jun 2014 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Jun 2017123000 miUS $125 | ABS and Traction Control lights had been on for about a year. Mechanic friend replaced sensor so that lights would go off and ABS/Traction Control would work again. ABS and Traction Control sensor lights on; really don't know what mechanic friend did but lights are no longer on and systems work again. | ||
| Oct 2017126000 miUS $100 | Will have tire pressure monitor sensors replaced when I go in to have tires rotated and alignment done. Currently warning light has been on for approximately 6 months and says one tire has zero pressure. I will purchase sensors and pay to have them installed. | ||
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Texas, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 200923000 mi | Passenger side (power) door locks kept getting stuck. The part was ordered and replaced. | ||
| Feb 201029000 mi | Left front door lock (actuator) was weak / power locks did not operate up and down (driver side door lock stayed down/locked). Door lock was replaced. | ||
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Tahoe in South Dakota, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jul 2016185000 miUS $1500 | cracked bolt in block | ||
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Colorado, United States Feb 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Apr 2014168200 mi | The TPMS sensor for the right/rear tire failed and stopped sending tire pressure data to computer. the dealer replaced the faulty sensor as part of the 60 days guarantee. | ||
| Jul 2014169200 miUS $27 | The truck had a coolant leak that was traced back to the heater hose connector (replacement part Dorman 800-414) | ||
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Alberta, Canada Mar 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Apr 201380180 miC $500 | Replace passenger front cv boot Rear Autorider air shocks leaking Replaced serpentine and A/C belts and main belt tensioner | ||
| Chevrolet Tahoe in New Mexico, United States Feb 2009 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Oct 201033000 mi | All door locks worked manually, but not with central locking. All door locks replaced and working properly now. | ||
| Jul 201135000 mi | Ticking sound from engine. Shop replaced cam to fix the problem. | ||
| Oct 2015104700 miUS $2200 | Cracked engine bracket. | ||
| Apr 2017131000 miUS $210 | Spark Plugs | ||
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Texas, United States - Dec 2009 | |||
| Mar 20087126 mi | Waranty raplacement of left rear door molding. Molding was separating from door. | ||
| Sep 200810156 mi | Waranty raplacement of Right rear door molding. Molding was separating from door. | ||
| Dec 200925964 mi | Transmission fluid leak, transmission removed to replace pump seal. Rear Window Defroster terminal separated from window at solder joint, terminal lug resoldered. Weather seal at top of rear liftgate separating, replaced with new seal. | ||
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Washington, United States Mar 2018 - Jun 2021 | |||
| May 201880500 miUS $200 | cables that enter the battery clamp were loose in the crimp connection. Dealer added solder to the connection and all is good. He said that we will need a new battery soon too. Current battery occurs to be original AC Delco | ||
| Nov 202098000 miUS $1500 | both front wheel bearings silently wore out. mechanic spotted wheels wobbling while on lift for separate issue. both replaced, spendy little buggers! | ||
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Michigan, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Apr 201354500 mi | Transmission lost gears 1, 4 and R. Entire transmission was replaced under factory power train warranty. Replacement was completed and vehicle returned in 22 hours. Quite amazing. | ||
| Sep 201580000 miUS $165 | TPMS failure of one sensor. Pretty expensive to replace just to know your tire pressure. If the others fail, they won't be replaced. | ||
| Jun 201688000 miUS $227 | Evap canister shut off valve replaced due to failure to operate. | ||
| Dec 201693000 miUS $340 | Oil pan gasket was leaking and was replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2016 - May 2017 | |||
| May 2017138000 miUS $700 | Driver side door actuator needed replacing. Wiring to passenger side front door was worn where is passes over wheel well, causing door to no work. That wire was replaced. Switch to oil pressure gauge was not functioning so it was replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Maryland, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2017140000 mi | Headlight bulb. | ||
| Dec 2017141000 mi | I changed the idler pulley and accessory belt tensioner due to noise, but I don't think it resolved the problem. Strangely enough, I think the noise was due to a tie rod needing grease. It's hard to know. But it was just as well that I changed them as the idler pulley seemed worn. | ||
| May 2018143500 miUS $35 | Transmission cooler lines were leaking. Parts are not expensive and the job is certainly not technically complicated, but it's extremely difficult and time consuming because it's nearly impossible to reach the line connections. | ||
| Jun 2018144000 mi | The spare tire would not come down. The secondary latch (a safety mechanism to prevent the tire from suddenly dropping) rusted to the point that it would not open. After watching a bunch of YouTube videos on how to solve this unfortunately VERY common problem, I was able to force open the secondary latch with a long screwdriver and a hammer. I then sprayed it with PB Blaster to remove some of the rust. When that dried, I used a TON of silicone grease (both spray-on and brake caliper grease) on the secondary latch to hopefully allow it to move despite the rust. It seems to be better, but I won't know if I've solved the problem until trying to take the tire down again after a few months. | ||
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Michigan, United States Mar 2013 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Feb 2017141000 miUS $450 | Replaced driver's front wheel bearing Replaced both front sway bar links | ||
| Mar 2017141000 mi | Passenger front wheel bearing started making noise before selling vehicle. | ||
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Alberta, Canada Feb 2011 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Mar 201148360 miC $40 | OIL sender was reporting low oil pressure, changed oil and filter problem resolved - suspect restricted oil flow in filter for some reason.. | ||
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Michigan, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Sep 201149000 mi | Bad U-Joint was replaced under warranty | ||
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Ohio, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013US $768 | Replaced worn upper and lower ball joints. | ||
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Alberta, Canada Jul 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Aug 201163240 miC $500 | Both front axle seals replaced under warranty. Cruise control working intermittently. Replaced brake switch. Still not working properly. Drivers side power door lock not working. Replaced actuator. | ||
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Georgia, United States Jan 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Oct 201255300 mi | Mfg defect on 1st repair and dealer error (seal) on 2nd repair. | ||
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
Engine not specified
| Chevrolet Suburban in Texas, United States Mar 2015 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Apr 2015168000 miUS $97 | Replace TPMS sensor | ||
| Chevrolet Suburban in Washington, United States Jun 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| May 2016133000 miUS $650 | Front brake calipers seized, replaced calipers, rotors, brake master cylinder, bled brakes Replaced fluid in front and rear differentials, front differential fluid was very grainy | ||
| Dec 2016140000 miUS $150 | Tire pressure sensors need replacement | ||
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Michigan, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Nov 201293700 miUS $237 | Fuel canister purge solenoid. | ||
| Jun 201399000 miUS $462 | Tailgate control module replaced. | ||
2008 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
366-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Suburban in West Virginia, United States Sep 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Sep 2017226000 miUS $1500 | Fuel pumps replaced due to rusting out @ top of fuel pump. Both were still working, but was leaking fuel. | ||
| Chevrolet Suburban in Michigan, United States Nov 2020 - Dec 2023 | |||
| Sep 2020156601 miUS $200 | Replaced front door lock actuators and rear glass release switch | ||
| Oct 2020158000 miUS $50 | replaced broken rear ride height sensors | ||
| Nov 2020159563 miUS $30 | replaced malfunctioning oil pressure sensor | ||
| Sep 2021175295 miUS $148 | replaced broken LF CV shaft | ||
| Apr 2022186000 miUS $2300 | Stuck AFM Lifter on Cylinder #6 causing misfire. Replaced all AFM lifters. | ||
| Aug 2022194180 miUS $1400 | Replaced all front shocks, control arms, ball joints, tie rods, end links, etc. | ||
| Nov 2022198058 miUS $200 | replaced leaking radiator | ||
| Chevrolet Suburban in Michigan, United States Mar 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Dec 2015144000 miUS $20 | Replaced malfunctioning purge solenoid myself | ||
2008 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Suburban in California, United States Nov 2009 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Dec 200927000 mi | lower air dam missing clip fixture. | ||
| Apr 201033000 mi | Transmission rebuilt to fix significant/long power loss between shifts. If it were a manual transmission it would have felt like someone was riding the clutch between every shift. | ||
| Chevrolet Suburban in Michigan, United States Dec 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012 | Rear axle oil seals failed, discovered during brake pad & rotor replacement. Drivers door handle broke loose at the front edge. Operable but pulled away from body. Cruise control would not operate Spare tire carrier would not lower. Unable to remove spare tire when needed. Car immobilized due to inablity to change a flat. | ||
| Chevrolet Suburban in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013US $425 | Fuel vent valve and related hosing. | ||
| Chevrolet Suburban in Utah, United States Jun 2016 - May 2018 | |||
| Aug 2017174000 miUS $399 | Vehicle felt a little vague with steering at highway speed. Brakes were shuddering when applied. Replaced brake rotors on rear, machined rotors on front, did front wheel alignment. | ||
| Chevrolet Suburban in Colorado, United States Oct 2010 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 201560300 mi | Oil consumption, had the engine cleaned out in hopes to unstick the piston rings. Warranty paid for the work | ||
| Apr 201583000 mi | Engine is still consuming oil. New Pistons, rings, and rods in the engine. | ||
| Feb 201690100 miUS $80 | Speed Control sensor for cruise control failed, as cruise did not work anymore.rnfixed myself in 20 minutes and $80 part from napa. | ||
| Jul 201693300 miUS $86 | 02 sensor | ||
| Feb 2017102000 miUS $100 | Had a shop do the front struts and alignment. New rear shocks and new front struts. Replaced the originals. I completed the shocks myself. | ||
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