2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 87about this part
- Share
- 16%of 528 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 87 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe, 16% of the 528 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall on my vehicle - why is taking so long to remedy this recall? I also have a few other issues I want to mention. I bought my Tahoe in july 2016, my dash is cracking on the driver's side and from what I've read, this is very common and GM is ignoring the issue. My vehicle also started taking off on its own, took extra pressure to stop & RPM would fluctuate sporadically. …”
NHTSA complaint #10939088, filed 2017-01, 138,000 miles“There are numerous cracks in the dashboard around the airbag. I am worried if the air bag will prematurely deploy, or will not be able to deploy as designed with the cracks. My vehicle is a 2008 Tahoe ltz. There are countless people with the same issue, with the crack in the same place. I have no idea what is going on with the electrically system and what the cracks might be doing.”
NHTSA complaint #10676759, filed 2015-01, 75,000 miles“When driving I hear a winding sound in my speakers when I accelerate. My radio is off when this happens. Also my drivers seat belt will not stay latched. Keeps coming updone when correctly fastened.”
NHTSA complaint #11403319, filed 2021-03, 20 miles“There has been a recall on my airbags for years. For about 2 weeks now my service airbag message has been on. It came on when I started my car one day and has remained there. The 2nd issue is something electrical. I can be driving and I'll lose all power and lights/radio for 5-20 seconds and then pop back on. That has happened numerous times. Or I'll get out of my car and go to lock it and have no power. Both times that has happened , I popped the hood and the power came back on without me doing anything.”
NHTSA complaint #11318522, filed 2020-03, 200,000 miles“The doors on my vehicle still fill up with water and switches have shorted out. It is an ongoing problem and I have to check for water in the doors every time it rains. The 2010 date is when the dealer first replaced shorted switches in the door. The dealer said it was a rare occurrence at the time, but now there is a major recall for similar problems, but the Tahoe is not included.”
NHTSA complaint #10471547, filed 2012-08, 27,217 milesRelated recalls
- 10V240000Jun 4, 2010Gm is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 buick, lucerne; cadillac dts; hummer h2; model year 2008-2009 buick enclave; cadillac cts; model year 2007-2009…Covers: Chevrolet Tahoe 2007–2009, Buick Lucerne 2006–2009, Cadillac DTS 2006–2009 +15 more
- 08V441000Aug 28, 2008Gm is recalling 857,735 my 2006-2008 buick lucerne; cadillac dts; hummer h2; my 2007-2008 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche…Covers: Chevrolet Tahoe 2007–2008, Buick Lucerne 2006–2008, Cadillac DTS 2006–2008 +13 more
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 17% |
| 2024 | 15 | 22% |
| 2023 | 40 | 17% |
| 2022 | 38 | 19% |
| 2021 | 58 | 13% |
| 2020 | 12 | 21% |
| 2019 | 16 | 15% |
| 2018 | 13 | 12% |
| 2017 | 20 | 11% |
| 2016 | 31 | 12% |
| 2015 | 135 | 20% |
| 2014 | 15 | 17% |
| 2013 | 17 | 7% |
| 2012 | 13 | 7% |
| 2011 | 17 | 4% |
| 2010 | 16 | 5% |
| 2009 | 33 | 12% |
| 2008 | 87 | 16% |
| 2007 | 142 | 12% |
| 2006 | 24 | 21% |
| 2005 | 126 | 43% |
| 2004 | 214 | 46% |
| 2003 | 193 | 38% |
| 2002 | 30 | 7% |
| 2001 | 20 | 4% |
| 2000 | 11 | 4% |
| 1999 | 47 | 9% |
| 1998 | 20 | 8% |
| 1997 | 21 | 5% |
| 1996 | 34 | 12% |
| 1995 | 35 | 14% |
| 1994 | 2 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
233 complaintsOther or unknown
93 complaintsBody and structure
79 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
60 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsElectronic stability control
13 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology