2008 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 2008

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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%)

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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (23%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (69%)

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Chart based on 13 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

332-horsepower 6.0L V8 Hybrid 4-speed 2-mode automatic 4WD w/low range

27000 mi transfer case output seal leak. Replace Seal 
32000 mi Replace slip yoke, rear transfer case seal, universal joint. 

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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

80180 mi

C $500
Replace passenger front cv boot 
25964 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. 
143500 mi

US $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. 
54500 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. 
55300 mi Mfg defect on 1st repair and dealer error (seal) on 2nd repair. 
63240 mi

C $500
Both front axle seals replaced under warranty. 
49000 mi Bad U-Joint was replaced under warranty 

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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban

Engine not specified

133000 mi

US $650
Replaced fluid in front and rear differentials, front differential fluid was very grainy 

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2008 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

366-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

175295 mi

US $148
replaced broken LF CV shaft 

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2008 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

33000 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. 
75000 mi Rear axle oil seals failed, discovered during brake pad & rotor replacement. 

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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Transmission Problems

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