2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 recalls and problems
No recalls and 101 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR AN UNKNOWN RECALL REGARDING THE AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. HUBLER CHEVROLET (1705 LAFAYETTE AVE, CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN 47933, [phone removed]) WAS…
BROKEN UPPER DASH THAT POTENTIALLY COULD BECOME PROPELLED BY A DEPLOYING AIRBAG CAUSING INJURY TO DRIVER OR PASSENGERS
REAR RADIO/CONTROL SYSTEM STARTED TO SMOKE WHILE STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION IN OCTOBER 2018. WE HAVE NOT TRIED THE RADIO, BUT THE HEATED SEAT DOESN'T WORK. WE ARE UNSURE IF WE SHOULD GO OUT OF TOWN WITH IT AND HAVE NOT HAD IT INSPECTED.
TAKATA RECALL. RECEIVED NOTICE FROM GM THAT I NEEDED TO SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE TO REPAIR DEFECT. WHEN I CALL, DEALERSHIP TELLS ME THAT NO FIX IS AVAILABLE
I'M A OWNER OF A 2008 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN AND I HAVE BEEN THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE. MY DASHBOARD HAS TWO LARGE CRACKS AND THE ONE I'M MOST CONCERNED ABOUT IS THE ONE THERE THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. I VERY CONCERNED THAT THIS COULD TO LEAD TO A CATASTROPHIC INJURY IF THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS.
Suburban 1500 model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 | 94 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | 0 | 190 | 2 | 6 |
| 2008 | 0 | 101 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 55 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 80 | 1 | 1 |
Across all years, the 2007 Suburban 1500 has the most complaints (190). All Chevrolet Suburban 1500 years →
Questions
- Does the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
- Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (40 complaints), followed by unknown or other (19).
- How many 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 3 of 101 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 7 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 9, 2019.