2008 Chevrolet Suburban Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 213 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 140,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban, 1% of the 213 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 140,000 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.
“Own a 2008 Suburban and had exact problem five (5) times and paid to repair (5) times. We have called GM consistently relative to problem and will not admit issue. We have learned other owners having similar issues with stabillitrak sensors. The vehicle immediately drops speed to 20 miles an hour during driving. My understanding, the vehicle receives senor reading relative to sterring and stability (potential for vehicle to spin out of control). Issue is the vehicle immediately drops speed which can cause potential for severe rear-end accidents. I called your hotline without return calls !”
NHTSA complaint #10744655, filed 2015-07, 140,000 miles“2008 Chevrolet Suburban. Consumer writes in regards to the disappointment in the manufacturer due to numerous vehicle repairs. The consumer stated the vehicle would run rough, the check engine light illuminated, the service stabilitrak and traction control lights illuminated when some of the cylinders shut down, the lifters were not properly lubricated, causing them to fail. The engine consumed large amounts of oil. …”
NHTSA complaint #10587971, filed 2014-05“2008 Chevrolet Suburban. Consumer states unintended sudden acceleration. The consumer stated the vehicle accelerated rapidly from a standing start to enter the traffic lane ahead of oncoming traffic from the left. He depressed the accelerator pedal quickly, then let up, but the engine RPM continued to climb, as if the accelerator were fully depressed. …”
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Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 7% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 4% |
| 2017 | 6 | 4% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 4 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 8 | 6% |
| 2004 | 12 | 6% |
| 2003 | 15 | 5% |
| 2002 | 8 | 3% |
| 2001 | 12 | 3% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 19 | 3% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 5 | 1% |
| 1995 | 9 | 2% |
| 1994 | 12 | 1% |
| 1993 | 9 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1985 | 1 | 11% |
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 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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