2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 528 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,952miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seat belts of the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1% of the 528 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,952 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.
“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“While in motion, 6 yr old in booster seat, seat belted in 3rd row rear seat, drivers side complained to operator that his seat belt was choking him. Operator stopped vehicle, went to child and tried to unlatch belt. The unlatch button would not depress, operator was unable to create any slack in the upper belt, the belt was so tight the child was nearly passed out, operator had to cut the belt to release child.”
NHTSA complaint #10984437, filed 2017-05, 85,000 miles“My airbag light continue to stay on the dealership said I needed to replace seatbelts switch and airbag switch costs $550.00 2hours labor I'd really want to know where can I have this resolved within my budget and not be taken just for the dollar bill and or the booking. I know it's just the connector regardless $550.00 bit redundant”
NHTSA complaint #10885347, filed 2016-07“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that she was attempting to exit the vehicle when the seat belt failed. The contact attempted to remove the seat belt but the anchor would not release the buckle. The contact ended up jamming her finger and injuring it. The seat belt released but would not connect later. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the anchor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and filed a complaint. The failure mileage was 104,800.”
NHTSA complaint #10488803, filed 2012-12, 104,800 miles“2008 chevy Tahoe does not have a child safety seat hook in the second row seat left side to hook your child seat to. I have called chevy and they do not have an answer for the missing part only they do not recommend the use of a child seat in that location. This location is next to the left door they do recommend you to use a child seat on the right side of the car next to the door (?) so you have to place the child seat on the right side next to the door and in the middle of the seat. So if you do this you can not get to the back third row seat . …”
NHTSA complaint #10262633, filed 2009-03Related service bulletins
- 10239755Jul 17, 2023This service bulletin provides information on availability for a seat belt extender.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 13 | 3% |
| 2019 | 3 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 15 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 | 14 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 0% |
| 2003 | 10 | 2% |
| 2002 | 15 | 3% |
| 2001 | 29 | 6% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 12 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 7 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 1% |
| 1995 | 13 | 5% |
| 1993 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
233 complaintsOther or unknown
93 complaintsElectrical system
87 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
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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