2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 114,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 1% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 114,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet SUBURBAN 1500. While checking the brakes and removing one of the tires, the contact noticed that the cross member that held the steering stabilizer bar was rusted completely through on the passenger side near the bolts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10938801, filed 2016-12, 114,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10052379Aug 1, 2014Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: during extreme low temperature conditions, the power steering makes noises or fluid leaks from high pressure hose, power steering pump or gear. *pe…
- 10246638Jul 1, 2013Power Steering Noise or Fluid Leak from Power Steering Pump, Gear or High Pressure Hose During Extreme Low Temperature Conditions
- 10246637Jun 1, 2013Power Steering Noise or Fluid Leak from Power Steering Pump, Gear or High Pressure Hose During Extreme Low Temperature Conditions
- 10246636May 1, 2013Power Steering Noise or Fluid Leak from Power Steering Pump, Gear or High Pressure Hose During Extreme Low Temperature Conditions
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 6% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 3% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 13 | 7% |
| 2003 | 9 | 5% |
| 2002 | 8 | 7% |
| 2001 | 4 | 4% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 5% |
| 1998 | 1 | 7% |
| 1997 | 2 | 13% |
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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