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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.
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.
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.
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Transmission Problems
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