2008 Chevrolet Suburban Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 96about this part
- Share
- 45%of 213 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 96 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban, 45% of the 213 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I received a safety recall notice in july 2016 for the takata airbags. As of today the information still says that a repair is not yet available. Given the age of my 2008 Suburban it is dangerous and ridiculous that a repair is still not available. Gm must be accountable for recalls on all potentially affected vehicles and repairs made in a timely manner.”
NHTSA complaint #11266539, filed 2019-10, 200,000 miles“The passenger airbag on the upper left corner has a crack on the dashboard compartment. I noticed it this past weekend & it concerns me since it is where the airbag is. I researched this and found many other trucks by GM have the exact same problem... Gm needs to recall these vehicles due to this problem where the airbag may be affected.”
NHTSA complaint #10861304, filed 2016-04, 104,000 miles“The dash on my 2008 Suburban cracked at around 70,000 miles, in 2012. I reported it then to both my dealer and GM. They called this a cosmetic issue and that they were clearly not responsible, however, many many other suburbans, tahoes, sliverados, and trucks have the very same issue and at exactly the same spots around the airbag. The cracks are around the passenger side airbag, such that, if the airbag were to deploy, sharp plastic shrapnel would fly into the passenger's face. …”
NHTSA complaint #11046665, filed 2017-11, 70,000 miles“Air bags have been recalled but when I called dealership they told me I would have to wait for a recall notice, that was 4 years ago I've still never received a notice.”
NHTSA complaint #11271763, filed 2019-10, 60,000 miles“This is a major safety concern and Chevrolet will not take ownership that this is a a major defect in manufacturing. These dashboards cracking and now the safety cover for my air bag is popping up. I am afraid that the airbag will falsely deploy. I have four kids that take turns in the front seat were this can be a big issue. Not only that, if we do get into an accident the dashboard fragments can break off and impale someone. This needs to be recalled before injuries occur. I have pictures if u would like to see them. …”
NHTSA complaint #10721061, filed 2015-05, 60,000 milesRelated recalls
- 21V050000Feb 5, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe…Covers: Chevrolet Suburban 2007–2011, Tahoe 2007–2011, GMC Yukon 2007–2011 +11 more
- 21V052000Feb 5, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500…Covers: Chevrolet Suburban 2007–2009, Tahoe 2007–2009, GMC Yukon 2007–2009 +11 more
Related service bulletins
- 10252974Apr 5, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Courtesy Transportation Reimbursement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls listed in bulletin.
- 10251345Feb 26, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735,15040, 15041, 15043,15044, 15045, 15046…
- 10232819Feb 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on…
- 10210324Mar 9, 2022This Preliminary information communicates information on a parts restrictions for the passenger air bag.
- 10208055Jan 25, 2022This Preliminary information communicates information on a parts restrictions for the passenger air bag.
- 10201261Jul 26, 2021This Preliminary information communicates information on a parts restrictions for the passenger air bag.
- 10201252Jul 21, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the…
- 10193478Apr 29, 2021This Preliminary information communicates information on a parts restrictions for the passenger air bag.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 4 | 3% |
| 2021 | 6 | 3% |
| 2020 | 2 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 4 | 5% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 6 | 3% |
| 2015 | 11 | 3% |
| 2014 | 15 | 25% |
| 2013 | 28 | 24% |
| 2012 | 25 | 25% |
| 2011 | 66 | 45% |
| 2010 | 52 | 44% |
| 2009 | 38 | 36% |
| 2008 | 96 | 45% |
| 2007 | 146 | 50% |
| 2006 | 3 | 13% |
| 2005 | 10 | 8% |
| 2004 | 13 | 6% |
| 2003 | 18 | 6% |
| 2002 | 12 | 4% |
| 2001 | 20 | 5% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 14 | 2% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 8 | 2% |
| 1996 | 16 | 4% |
| 1995 | 18 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban
41 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology