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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (42%)

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Chart based on 19 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

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

37000 mi heated seats stopped working and engine light was on 

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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

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

27000 mi

US $60
Battery not able to hold charge. Replace battery. 
29361 mi

US $212
Passenger side heated mirror not working. Replace mirror 
49300 mi

US $100
Door locks driver side front and rear 

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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

171000 mi

US $660
Control unit replaced. Had already been done by dealership I purchased it from in November 2017 but it was a bad part or bad install. Dealership I bought from wouldn’t reimburse, and GM wouldn’t warranty the part because it wasn’t installed by a GM dealership. 
126000 mi

US $100
Will have tire pressure monitor sensors replaced when I go in to have tires rotated and alignment done. Currently warning light has been on for approximately 6 months and says one tire has zero pressure. I will purchase sensors and pay to have them installed. 
23000 mi Passenger side (power) door locks kept getting stuck. The part was ordered and replaced.  
29000 mi Left front door lock (actuator) was weak / power locks did not operate up and down (driver side door lock stayed down/locked). Door lock was replaced.  

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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

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

138000 mi

US $700
Driver side door actuator needed replacing.  Wiring to passenger side front door was worn where is passes over wheel well, causing door to no work. That wire was replaced. 
140000 mi Headlight bulb. 
80500 mi

US $200
cables that enter the battery clamp were loose in the crimp connection. Dealer added solder to the connection and all is good. He said that we will need a new battery soon too. Current battery occurs to be original AC Delco 
168200 mi The TPMS sensor for the right/rear tire failed and stopped sending tire pressure data to computer. the dealer replaced the faulty sensor as part of the 60 days guarantee. 
80000 mi

US $165
TPMS failure of one sensor. Pretty expensive to replace just to know your tire pressure. If the others fail, they won't be replaced. 
33000 mi All door locks worked manually, but not with central locking. All door locks replaced and working properly now. 
63240 mi

C $500
Cruise control working intermittently. Replaced brake switch. Still not working properly. Drivers side power door lock not working. Replaced actuator. 

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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban

Engine not specified

140000 mi

US $150
Tire pressure sensors need replacement 
99000 mi

US $462
Tailgate control module replaced. 

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2008 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

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

156601 mi

US $200
Replaced front door lock actuators and rear glass release switch 

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2008 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

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

90100 mi

US $80
Speed Control sensor for cruise control failed, as cruise did not work anymore.rnfixed myself in 20 minutes and $80 part from napa. 
75000 mi Cruise control would not operate 

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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Electrical Problems

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