2008 Chevrolet SUBURBAN - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4-DR. w/SAB has achieved excellent safety ratings in various crash tests, with a 5-star rating for both the front crash driver side and front crash passenger side. The vehicle also received a 5-star rating for both the side crash driver side and side crash passenger side. Although the overall rating and some specific crash test ratings are not provided, the high scores in the available tests indicate a strong level of safety.

Furthermore, this Chevrolet Suburban comes equipped with electronic stability control, which is a valuable safety feature that helps the driver maintain control of the vehicle in challenging driving conditions. However, it does not have forward collision warning or lane departure warning systems, which are additional safety technologies that can help prevent accidents.

In terms of complaints and recalls, the vehicle has had 312 complaints and 4 recalls reported. It is essential for owners to stay updated on recalls and address any issues promptly to ensure the continued safety and performance of the vehicle.

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Complaint Count

312

Recall Count

4

Investigation Count

3

Safety Rating

Not Rated

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Safety Features

2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4-DR. w/SAB Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4-DR. w/SAB

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4-DR. w/SAB Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4-DR. w/SAB Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2005 Score 2008 Score 2024 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated 4
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 4 5 5
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 3 5 4

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2005 Score 2008 Score 2024 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated 5
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating Not Rated 5 5
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated 5 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated Not Rated 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated Not Rated 5
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated Not Rated 5

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2005 Score 2008 Score 2024 Score
Rollover Rating 3 3 3
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip No Tip No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated 5

Complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet SUBURBAN

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Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"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."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2022-06-05
Complaint:
"i was told the air bag was defective"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2024-04-02
Complaint:
"takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet suburban. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 21v052000(airbags); however, upon contacting the dealer, she was informed that the remedy may cause her dashboard to crack and she would be responsible for the repair. the manufacturer was then notified of the matter and confirmed that the dealer would not be held responsible for any cracks or damages to the dashboard. the contact stated that the manufacturer should cover the cost of the dashboard due to the recall. the vehicle had yet to be repaired for the recall. the contact had not experienced a failure."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2021-01-02
Complaint:
"tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet suburban. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign: 21v052000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the vehicle was taken to middlebury chevrolet (510 us-7, middlebury, vt 05753, (802)382-2200) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2021-01-02
Complaint:
"it's been over 4 years since receiving this recall for airbags that can kill me instead of protect me in an accident. this is more than enough time to correct this issue but it's being ignored until everyone either forgets or more people die. i can't get the dealers to disable or remove the airbag so why even give me recall notice? i need this fixed so i can drive safely or sell my vehicle without concern of others."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2018-06-06
Complaint:
"i have three gm vehicles with this same recall notice (#49151) from july of 2016. to this day i keep being told the remedy is not yet available. what should be my expectation for resolution? fortunately there has not been a problem."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2022-06-11
Complaint:
"tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet suburban. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags). the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact called uftring chevrolet (860 washington rd, washington, il 61571, (309) 444-3151) who stated that parts were not yet available. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the contact had not experienced a failure. the manufacturer was contacted who referred the contact to nhtsa. vin tool confirms parts not available."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2018-07-05
Complaint:
"i received a recall notice from gm in july 2016 regarding defective takada airbags in my vehicle. i live in georgia (usa) and my vehicle has been stored outside in hot and humid conditions for the past twelve (12) years. the vehicle occasionally achieves an interior temperature exceeding 200 degreesfahrenheit during the summer months of june, july and august. i have called gm on several occasions to obtain information regarding replacement of my defective takata airbags and gm continues to respond that they are not providing any corrective action i am very concerned that, due to the exposure of my vehicle to the extreme hot and humid conditions in georgia, that my airbags could potentially injure, kill, or result in an automobile accident if an airbag failure occurs due to the degradation of the airbags due to the extreme heat and humidity that occurs in georgia. i am requesting assistance to have the defective takata airbags replaced in my 2008 chevrolet suburban."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2016-01-07
Complaint:
"tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet suburban. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact called giant chevrolet of visalia located at 1001 s ben maddox way, visalia, ca 93292, (559) 733-1100, and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2018-03-05
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet suburban. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. ourisman chevrolet (807 rockville pike, rockville, md 20852; (301) 424-5900) was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2018-01-07

Recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet SUBURBAN

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"general motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2009 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext, chevrolet avalanche, silverado 1500, silverado 2500, silverado 3500, suburban, tahoe, gmc sierra 1500, sierra 2500, sierra 3500, yukon, and yukon xl vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia or "zone b." additionally, gm is recalling certain 2007-2008 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, and escalade ext, chevrolet avalanche, silverado 1500, suburban, tahoe, gmc sierra 1500, yukon, and yukon xl vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of alaska, colorado, connecticut, idaho, iowa, maine, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, oregon, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, washington, wisconsin, and wyoming or "zone c." these vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal..."
Consequence:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy:

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 23, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 20, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328780.

Component(s) Involved: AIR BAGS > FRONTAL > PASSENGER SIDE > INFLATOR MODULE
Date of incident: 2021-02-05
Recall:
"general motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2007-2011 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext, chevrolet avalanche, silverado 1500, suburban, tahoe, gmc sierra 1500, yukon, yukon xl, and 2009-2011 chevrolet silverado 2500, silverado 3500, gmc sierra 2500 and sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands or "zone a." additionally, gm is recalling certain 2007-2008 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext, chevrolet avalanche, silverado 1500, suburban, tahoe, gmc sierra 1500, yukon, yukon xl vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia or "zone b." these vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal..."
Consequence:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy:

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 1, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328760.

Component(s) Involved: AIR BAGS > FRONTAL > PASSENGER SIDE > INFLATOR MODULE
Date of incident: 2021-02-05

CHEVROLET Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

CHEVROLET ranks 2 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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