2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 10%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 141,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid, 10% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 141,000 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.
“Sudden failure of electric power steering motor. No warning, no alarms, while driving. Luckily happened at slow speed and no accident occurred....but could have. Post incident I could not find a recall notice or TSB for my vehicle, yet other GM vehicles with electric power steering have notices. The Tahoe Hybrid should have one.”
NHTSA complaint #10986032, filed 2017-05, 198,000 miles“I was driving about 60 miles per hour, and the steering put very hard, so I can't go for nothing on left or right so I was very little to have crashed”
NHTSA complaint #11090328, filed 2018-04, 164,273 miles“Vehicle shuts off randomly from stop to auto start transition feature. Modules has been updated to latest version. Problem still accumulating hybrid batteries soc 60% battery temperature inlet 81f outlet 107f 340volt total charge in the event of problem accured. Aux trans pump and module replaced new. Hybrid battery cooling fan replaced new. Problem still exist dealer cannot find the problem or they dont want to deal. In the even of shut off I loose brake power and steering power which I can not stop or steer the vehicle to pull over this results in serious safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11173479, filed 2019-02, 160,000 miles“While driving the vehicle, any slight turn of the wheel stays in rather than tracking back to center. I have been told this is normal for the electric assisted power steering, however I have not noticed it in other electric vehicles. It presents a serious hazard as most if not all drivers are accustomed to a steering wheel which tracks back to center when the steering wheel is bumped slightly or when making a full turn as in intersection turns. The wheel in a 90 degree turn will begin to track back to center but stops short of it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10432384, filed 2011-10, 54,500 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid. While pulling into a parking space at 10 MPH, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v719000 (steering). The failure mileage was 122,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10855203, filed 2016-04, 122,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017868Apr 11, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low…
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10030122Apr 1, 2009General motors: the left and/or right steering wheel lower (spoke) cover is warped, loose, discolored or just fits poorly in the steering wheel. The paint finish seems to be…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 25% |
| 2008 | 6 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid
13 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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