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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Body and structure Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
9%of 58 total for the year
Median mileage
89,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid, 9% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 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.

“Cracks on my dash around the passenger airbag and above the driver bezel area. It seems this could be a safety issue if I were to ever be in an accident and the cracks are getting worse.”

NHTSA complaint #11025118, filed 2017-09, 100,000 miles

“1# takata inflators replacement part is available with new part number.. They refuse to replace it insisting it's safe it's 100f every day here in the mojave desert .. They boost big claims it will not be an issue..which is laughable at best it seems like high heat is a issue for these air bags being baked at 140f for most of the day we demand a new air bag with the new part number as they sell to the public for $450 #2 interior door handles peeling razor laceration hazard.. …”

NHTSA complaint #11230322, filed 2019-07, 89,000 miles

“The automated door locks fail to lock or unlock the doors. Very dangerous if one needs to exit or enter the vehicle. Numerous complaints of similar nature on line.”

NHTSA complaint #10503520, filed 2013-03, 70,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the driver's side door opened independently. The contact closed the door and it remained closed without the failure recurring. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 88,859.”

NHTSA complaint #10523942, filed 2013-07, 88,859 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2011338%
200929%
200859%

Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid

Electrical system
13 complaints
Air bags
11 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Engine
9 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
5 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Suspension
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology