2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 18%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,250miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 18% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,250 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The dashboard has cracked at the front left corner of the passenger airbag. It has also cracked at the instrument cluster. These cracks are extremely concerning, especially if I am in a crash. I am certain that the crack near the airbag will expand and create shards of plastic or worse, prevent the airbag from deploying properly.”
NHTSA complaint #10788992, filed 2015-11, 105,000 miles“I cut my finger on the interior passenger side door handle when exiting my vehicle last weekend. The metal lifted, making an extremely sharp edge. I emailed Chevrolet on saturday in the early afternoon, but have not heard back from them yet. This is very dangerous, and I am not sure how to proceed. Thank you for your help!”
NHTSA complaint #10576124, filed 2014-04, 88,400 miles“Both driver side and front passenger side chrome plating on door handles peeling off. My finger has been cut multiple times by the peeling chrome . The cut is similar to severe paper cut. My husband has also cut fingers on the door handles. I have two very small children and worry about them cutting their fingers on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10519912, filed 2013-06, 35,000 miles“After having to replace my chrome door handle that broke on my back left door, the power lock is now not working on the same door. My children ride in this car, and I too am extremely frustrated that their safety is in jeopardy because of this issue. I'm beyond disappointed that my $55,000 vehicle has had so many issues. Please GM recall this vehicle and fix this lock issue! It's not safe!!”
NHTSA complaint #10386519, filed 2011-03, 47,385 miles“Left and right rear exterior door handles broken/inoperable. Those were removed and replaced at dealership, but at half price (parts and labor) since I had gone over the 36,000 mile warranty. Since that time, I have had all four mounts on exterior door handles break making it necessary to open the doors very carefully so that the handles do not break off completely so I can open the doors. Also I have had to replace the actuators on the driver's door and the left rear door. …”
NHTSA complaint #10465750, filed 2012-07, 40,814 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10078604Apr 5, 2016This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or…
- 10201117Dec 1, 2015Clunking Noise from Front of Vehicle During Turns and/or Bumps
- 10190934Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
- 10190933Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
- 10054243Nov 1, 2013General motors: the windows, front and rear, would bind, poor fit, misalignment, makes rattle or squeaking noises, moves slowly and is inoperative. Model 2008-2014 vehicles and…
- 10084683Oct 15, 2012This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding…
- 10037570Apr 1, 2012Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm updated on 5/2/2012.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 11% |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2011 | 18 | 23% |
| 2010 | 13 | 25% |
| 2009 | 8 | 15% |
| 2008 | 18 | 18% |
| 2007 | 29 | 15% |
| 2006 | 7 | 23% |
| 2005 | 4 | 4% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 14 | 8% |
| 2002 | 6 | 5% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
40 complaintsOther or unknown
19 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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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