Table 1 shows one common unknown or other related problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
Driving the car on city street, let off gas to slow down, engine shudders, the instrument console flashes, indicates engine power decreasing, the radio stops working, the vehicle loses power, the stabilitrac indicates it needs to be serviced, gives rear camera/towing warning, the engine dies, brakes are lost. Immediately after engines dies starter will not crank. The car will start again after several minutes. Check engine light is on. After a drive of about 4 miles parked car and started next morning--check engine light is off. Engine quitting and no brakes could be dangerous. Intermittent problem.
Inside door handle chrome is peeling and has cut our hands on several occations.
The door lock actuator does not work on the driver's door.
Cracks on dashboard next to passenger airbag and above the instrument panel on the left side running across the hump. Always kept in covered garage and maintained as per manufacturer suggested cleaning procedures. Crack on passenger side has widened to the point where the air bag cover makes a rattling noise, apparently due to vibration of the whole part.
I own a 2008 chevy Suburban ltz with 37k miles. The rear door lock actuators failed at 36k miles. The faulty door lock actuators prevent locking or unlocking of the doors from the drivers seat. As I have small children, I feel it is a safety issue to drive with unlocked doors. After researching this issue I discovered the problem to be widespread on a number of Chevrolet vehicles. . Read more...
All door acuators faulty. Dealer replaced 1 rear door at purchase (used). Over next 12 months all have failed. I have no way to lock or unlock doors except manually . (keyfob remote and driver door not working). This is a safety issue that Chevrolet should fixed regardless of warrenty. Please pursue with gm/Chevrolet as their customer service response is to take to the dealer. $250/door.