Five problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle loss motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while attempting to start vehicle, it failed to start. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer myrtle beach Chevrolet Cadillac located at 1785 highway 501 myrtle beach SC 29577 where it diagnosed that the electronic control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened case number: 8-3107409216. The contact had experienced a failure. The failure mileage was 132,000.
Check engine light turned on took it in for code results bad firing on plug 7. Replaced still engine running rough and light is still on. After research it seems that the throttle position sensor seems to go bad on these vehicles? of course it is out of warranty, makes me wonder if this should be a recall?.
Jan 26, 2015, 91,750 mileage. Sudden suspension stabilizer light, check engine light and running rough. Dealer said brake switch and replaced. Possible other electrical issue also ruled out. Feb. 15, 2015, 92,413 mileage. Same problem now diagnosed as #4 lifter broke. Fixed for half cost. Less than 300 miles later, March 3, same lifter broke again. Three days later on family funeral out of town trip it broke again, same #4 lifter. Three times in 1000 miles is ridiculous. Finally right. . . For three years! Aug. 30, 2018, 136,000+ miles. Multiple broken lifters with cam damage. Rebuild or replace motor for $6500 or more. Replaced with factory gm crate reman. For $7500. Plus tax. All at my cost! why is this not a factory design flaw problem on recall, auto warranty or even completely stop putting this afm lifter on the market. To my best recollection, the vehicle was being driven in regular daily city traffic in little town fernandina beach, florida for three of the four times it broke. One time was highhway travel coming home from sarasota florida. Not just an economic or inconvenience issue but a serious potential for accidents when the vehicle suddenly looses power when this happens. Could be seriously rear ended or t-boned trying to pull out in traffic. From the research I've done so far and the blogs on this issue for nearly 10 years on line, its time to get gm to fix the real problem or stop building it and pay for the repairs.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the vehicle was operating with reduced power and the check engine light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where they replaced the engine seals, catalytic converter and the throttle body. The failure was not corrected and persisted. The dealer then advised the contact that the engine would need to be replaced. The engine was not replaced. The current mileage was 147,000 and the failure mileage was not available.