2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 185,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 1% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 185,000 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.
“After a day of using the vehicle in rainy conditions I tried to start it up and it would crank but not start and brake lights wouldn't not work when pressed with the key off the truck was stationary and had error codes and cel for fpfcm circuit failure. This issue was a recall for my make and model but my VIN was excluded possibly negligently. Since the event I additionally have dic messages to check the air bags and check brakes”
NHTSA complaint #11075119, filed 2018-02, 185,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10035924May 1, 2015Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/saturn: low beam headlamp bulb diagnosis/replacement (inspect bulb and connector). Does not apply to vehicles equipped with high intensity…
Exterior lighting: other model years
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 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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