2008 Chevrolet Suburban Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 213 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban, 2% of the 213 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,300 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.
“My gauges are doing all types of crazy things blinking on and off I replace my PCM and body control module and still having problems this gmc is not drive able and it should be a recall I have spent over $2000 in the shop”
NHTSA complaint #11210741, filed 2019-05, 152,000 miles“This started as I was driving down interstate at 65 MPH. Suddenly my traction control light on dash came on along with blinking check engine light. Also read stabilitrak off and service traction control in readout below. Immediately my truck lost power and decelerated so I immediately pulled off road as to not get ran over by traffic. Read manual said to turn off and restart. Did this and all was good for another mile then happened again on and off for last 12 miles before I could get home. …”
NHTSA complaint #10820807, filed 2016-01, 121,600 miles“Purchased the truck in march 2013 with approx 63k miles on it. In november 2013, stabilitrak warning came on. Took to chevy dealer who replaced spark plug and new battery. In january 2015, stabilitrak warning light on again. Took truck immediately to dealer who hooked it up for diagnosis but did get any results. Light did not come on again until 9/8/15 when I was driving 70 MPH on a highway. Service stabilitrak/service traction control/ABS all lit up. Strange noise coming from right front tire area when I attempted to slow down to pull off the highway, had no brakes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10763905, filed 2015-09, 75,000 miles“Air bag light, door locks, traction control, radio, and many other electrical components flicker on and off. Engine vibrates and then dies. Will not start back up until some period of time goes by. Always diff and happens in all temps and driving conditions. When in garage all night will not start in the am. Very intermittent. We have been stranded with kids 5 times and have only owned this vehicle for 4 months.”
NHTSA complaint #10552006, filed 2013-11, 47,480 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251708Feb 21, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on…
- 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…
- 10208053Jan 24, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on…
- 10197306May 25, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the steps to diagnosis and repair vehicles with various handling, vehicle dynamics…
- 10197297May 14, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on…
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 5% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 22 | 5% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 5 | 4% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 | 8 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 13% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban
96 complaintsOther or unknown
41 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsFuel system
6 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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