2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 58 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is electrical system (19% of complaints).
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0
recalls
58
owner complaints
0
fire reports
99,000
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No fire reportsNo recall campaignsProblems tend to appear late (median 99,000 mi)
Common problems
Computed from 58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)19% · 10 complaints
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)17% · 9 complaints
Service Brakes (brakes)11% · 6 complaints
Engine (engine mechanics)9% · 5 complaints
Steering (steering wheel, rack, power assist)9% · 5 complaints
Latches/Locks/Linkages (door locks, latches, hood release)6% · 3 complaints
“Collapsed lifter number 7 , regularly fowls out the number one plug, spider gear in the rear end shredded had to be rebuilt , replaced valve cover because of oil issue , replaced oil pressure sending unit , replaced back wiper, passenger side door locks dont work with button or remote , clock quit working, engine light on again”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 2019
“Vehicle shuts off randomly from stop to auto start transition feature. Modules has been updated to latest version. Problem still accumulating hybrid batteries soc 60% battery temperature inlet 81f outlet 107f 340volt total charge in the event of problem accured. Aux trans pump and module replaced new. Hybrid battery cooling fan replaced new. Problem still exist dealer cannot find the problem or they dont want to deal. In the even of shut off I loose brake power and steering power which I can not stop or steer the vehicle to pull over this results in serious safety issue.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Feb 2019
“Motor mounts were broken what's resulted in the vehicle lunging me forward when coming to a stop. The check engine light for the hybrid battery also came on. The result is the car shaking and shutting off more than once when attempting to accelerate from a stopped position. Once was in a very busy intersection. It shut off when coming out of a bank parking lot and turning on to a busy street.”Owner report · Engine · Sep 2018
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“Takata recall site says recall is "incomplete. Remedy not yet available" how do I schedule a fix if the dealer will not confirm it is a valid recall?”Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 2018
“Vehicle will sometimes go in reverse when in drive gear and vice versa. Vehicle will die when accelerating from a stop sign, stop light and/or parking lots. Vehicle jerks violently upon acceleration. Suspension pops, stabilitrack service, hybrid system service, brake service all illuminated on dash along with check engine light following the violent jerking and dying upon acceleration.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jun 2018
“I was driving about 60 miles per hour, and the steering put very hard, so I can't go for nothing on left or right so I was very little to have crashed”Owner report · Steering · Apr 2018
“Takata recall. We were notified that the psan inflators are defective and could cause severe bodily injury or death. At this point the manufacturer has decided not to do anything about this, however this should be remedied by chevrolet.”Owner report · Air Bags · Dec 2017
“"takata recall" car dealer wont take my vehicle for a trade in because there is a pending recall been waiting for parts since may 2016. Called gm, they say vehicle is safe to drive, but not safe to trade in.”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2017
“Cracks on my dash around the passenger airbag and above the driver bezel area. It seems this could be a safety issue if I were to ever be in an accident and the cracks are getting worse.”Owner report · Structure · Sep 2017
“My complaint towards my 2008 chevy tahoe hybrid is while driving my trucks stalls, twice already while driving off a parking lot onto the street it has shut off on me. Is getting to a point that I am afraid to drive it, I took it to the chevy place they kept it for 8-10 through 8/17, pick it up and the very next day the truck began stalling, dropped it off on a monday 8/21, called the service department on friday 8/25 and they said they can't fix it but they are going to keep it over the weekend to see what they can do. I love my truck but afraid of it...I feel I am risking my life and the lives of the other drivers while I am on the rode.”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2017
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid reliable?
NHTSA has 58 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid. The most complained-about area is electrical system (19% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 99,000 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.