2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 16%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,156miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid, 16% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,156 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I was driving when one of the lifters collapsed , I have had nothing but problems with this vehicle I submitted another complaint a while ago and hadn't heard nothing , now my back hatch wont open my doors on the passenger side don't lock with the button or remote I have done nothing but put money into this vehicle since I got it , it has an oil issue it fowls out the number 1 plug all the time ,ive changed the oil sensor and sending unit , the spider gear in the rear end shredded which there known for had to have that rebuilt ,I had the new valve cover put on , cv joint is leaking , paid…”
NHTSA complaint #11220498, filed 2019-06, 155,000 miles“Collapsed lifter number 7 , regularly fowls out the number one plug, spider gear in the rear end shredded had to be rebuilt , replaced valve cover because of oil issue , replaced oil pressure sending unit , replaced back wiper, passenger side door locks dont work with button or remote , clock quit working, engine light on again”
NHTSA complaint #11206936, filed 2019-05, 155,450 miles“Vehicle will sometimes go in reverse when in drive gear and vice versa. Vehicle will die when accelerating from a stop sign, stop light and/or parking lots. Vehicle jerks violently upon acceleration. Suspension pops, stabilitrack service, hybrid system service, brake service all illuminated on dash along with check engine light following the violent jerking and dying upon acceleration.”
NHTSA complaint #11099497, filed 2018-06, 162,000 miles“Motor mounts were broken what's resulted in the vehicle lunging me forward when coming to a stop. The check engine light for the hybrid battery also came on. The result is the car shaking and shutting off more than once when attempting to accelerate from a stopped position. Once was in a very busy intersection. It shut off when coming out of a bank parking lot and turning on to a busy street.”
NHTSA complaint #11124686, filed 2018-09, 108,156 miles“87k mi lifter cylinder 4 collapsed and never re filled due to the emissions system shutting off the oil and fuel to this cylinder (electronic fuel management). As a result the lifter needed to be replaced, lifter are located under the head.”
NHTSA complaint #10886014, filed 2016-07, 87,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10082822Aug 12, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on how to test a battery and what is needed to warranty a battery.
- 10082814Aug 2, 2016This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when cleaning engine gasket sealing surfaces.
- 10082820Aug 1, 2016This informational bulletins provides information on the intake manifold inspection/replacement after servere internal engine damage.
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid
13 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid
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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