| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 78 repairs.
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (8%)
< $100 (69%)
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. |
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 |
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
Engine not specified
| 133000 mi US $650 |
Replaced fluid in front and rear differentials, front differential fluid was very grainy |
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 |
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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