2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 8%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,375miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 8% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,375 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This engine is burning 2-3 quarts of oil in between oil changes (car has less than 50,000 miles on it). This is the only car I have had in 30 years that burns this much oil. I am constantly adding new oil to this engine and still having to change the oil regularly in order to stay in compliance with the manufacturer's warranty despite refilling half of the oil with new oil between changes.”
NHTSA complaint #10778808, filed 2015-09, 42,693 miles“Excessive oil consumption of the 5.3l engine. It 'burns' a quart of oil between 1100 and1500 miles. The TSB issued on the engine fixed nothing. Chevy said they won't do any more which is indicative of the corporate culture at chevy. This has been an ongoing problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10870585, filed 2016-05, 14,000 miles“Engine lifters started tapping then stuck then were mushroomed by cam shaft. Had to replace engine. Cost $7,300. Told a very common problem on this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10910274, filed 2016-09, 97,000 miles“Engine mounts repeatedly fail and have been replaced 4 times, now it occurs 1 per year. The engine twists and clunks around inside the engine compartment.”
NHTSA complaint #10910287, filed 2016-09, 41,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11130406, filed 2018-09, 91,750 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11012907Dec 18, 2024This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 11010544Oct 7, 2024This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 11009531Sep 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11007116Aug 6, 2024This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11007091Aug 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10211658May 2, 2022This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
- 10082869Aug 29, 2016This informational bulletin provides additional information on how to install pistons and suggest what tools to use.
- 10082822Aug 12, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on how to test a battery and what is needed to warranty a battery.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 50% |
| 2025 | 14 | 44% |
| 2023 | 10 | 59% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 6 | 11% |
| 2008 | 8 | 8% |
| 2007 | 12 | 6% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
40 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
14 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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