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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid, most often about the electrical (22% of complaints, typically around 50,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Tahoe Hybrid model year since 2000.
Most common 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid problems
Electrical
13 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles.
Tl contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid. The contact stated that the keyless entry malfunctioned. After locking the doors electronically, while driving 25 MPH, the rear passenger door opened. The contact took the vehicle to an authorized dealer who replaced the door actuator on the rear passenger door. Now the…
Rear door locks (actuators) stopped working. First passenger rear lock failed to open or close. This happened after warranty coverage had ended. After some research I have found out that this is a widespread gm issue especially with 2008-09 gm SUV type of vehicles. My understanding is that the actuator motor fails. It…
Air bags
11 complaints · 19%Takata recall- this recall states that there is a defect with the air bags and my repair air bag light is on and I can't get my car to pass the yearly pennsylvania car inspection. I'm going to continue being stopped by the police and given a 50 dollar no inspection ticket until I can get this repair airbag light off.
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?
Engine
10 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 106,500 miles.
I was in the parking lot with the motor running and heard a knocking sound coming from engine. I immediately took it to robbins Chevrolet.
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…
Brakes
9 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 107,000 miles. Parts named most often: power assist.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid. While driving 20 MPH, the brakes failed to engage without warning. In order to stop the vehicle, the emergency brake had to be engaged. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of…
When pushing the brake pedal the vehicle started to shake/vibrate as if the ABS was activated when I got to work, and even when place the vehicle in to park and pushed the brake pedal the same vibration happened. I rushed to the dealership had to drive on hwy to get there kept at min speeds as possible and not using…
Transmission
7 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 131,000 miles.
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…
Vehicle will jerk uncontrollably at times at parking lot speeds. Vehicle will stall at times when taking off from a stop. Vehicle will accelerate at times by itself witout pressing accelerator. Dealer claims it needs a new battery but cannot replicate problems. I disaggree with dealer and think vehicle is dangerous.
Steering
6 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 141,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid. While pulling into a parking space at 10 MPH, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
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…
Doors and locks
5 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 42,000 miles. Parts named most often: hatchback/liftgate.
I have a 2008 chevy Tahoe Hybrid. About 3 mths ago the doors quit locking from time to time. I looked it up online and read hundreds of complaints about the exact same problem. On my truck it rotates from door to door which ones that will not lock. I called the repair shop and for them to fix one door they quoted…
Rear door locks (actuators) stopped working. First passenger rear lock failed to open or close. This happened after warranty coverage had ended. After some research I have found out that this is a widespread gm issue especially with 2008-09 gm SUV type of vehicles. My understanding is that the actuator motor fails. It…
Body and structure
5 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 89,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
1# takata inflators replacement part is available with new part number.. They refuse to replace it insisting it's safe it's 100f every day here in the mojave desert .. They boost big claims it will not be an issue..which is laughable at best it seems like high heat is a issue for these air bags being baked at 140f for…
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the driver's side door opened independently. The contact closed the door and it remained closed without the failure recurring. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
Summary
Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under odi number 11486072. Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.on january 27, 2023, NHTSA opened defect petition (dp) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt
Questions about the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (13 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles); air bags (11 complaints); engine (10 complaints, typically around 106,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2008 a bad year for the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid?
- It is the most complained-about Tahoe Hybrid model year since 2000, with 58 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid years
- 2008