2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 528 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,164miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2% of the 528 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,164 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.
“Torque converter went out completely causing me to have to replace the entire transmission, drive very low miles and do not pull/tow anything. Our dodge & ford both have well over 260,000 miles on them and have never had an issue. Cheap part were used in this Tahoe causing major repair failures and costs to repair”
NHTSA complaint #11309312, filed 2020-02, 109,000 miles“I purchased this car with 69k on the dash by the time I got to 80k I started having problems with misfires upon further inspection I found out my engine lifters went out while driving on the highway in the vehicle went into limp mode. I called GM they offered no repair assistance and aknowledged this was a common problem. However they havent released a recall to help or reimburse the many people that have had this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10808544, filed 2015-12, 80 miles“After coming to a complete stop I press on the accelerator, at times I press harder and harder before the auto starts to move and it then goes much to fast. This does not happen at every stop. It is either in the accelerator or the transmission. The dealer ship can not make it duplicate the situation because it does not happen all of the time.”
NHTSA complaint #10293924, filed 2009-11, 24,113 miles“I have had my 2008 chevy Tahoe to the dealers 4 times due to stabilatrack light comes on, then my windows continue to click brake lights quit working windows won't roll up or down and sometimes the vehicle will not start. On the third time they said it was the mega fuse and replaced it. Everything seemed fixed. I parked the car in the garage and pulled it out approximately 7 months later to get to my shelves and when I went to pull it back in the same situation happened again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10734969, filed 2015-07, 71,000 miles“Heard a ticking sound coming from engine, sounded like an exhaust leak. Took in for inspection was advised that there was a broken bolt on exhaust manifold in the rear. Was advised it was not covered under warranty or extended warranty as it fell under exhaust and fastener components that are not covered. After searching the internet, I have found that this is a very common issue. This is a fire hazard and will cause me to fail emissions when I am due, which also violates the epa laws. I live in arizona where we do not have weather conditions that lead to rust issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #10483556, filed 2012-11, 49,327 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10250347Feb 2, 2024This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
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- 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…
- 10247768Sep 1, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at…
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 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.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 11% |
| 2025 | 5 | 10% |
| 2024 | 7 | 10% |
| 2023 | 47 | 20% |
| 2022 | 40 | 20% |
| 2021 | 90 | 19% |
| 2020 | 14 | 25% |
| 2019 | 39 | 36% |
| 2018 | 20 | 19% |
| 2017 | 53 | 30% |
| 2016 | 47 | 18% |
| 2015 | 55 | 8% |
| 2014 | 5 | 6% |
| 2013 | 9 | 4% |
| 2012 | 7 | 4% |
| 2011 | 5 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 2% |
| 2009 | 12 | 4% |
| 2008 | 9 | 2% |
| 2007 | 50 | 4% |
| 2006 | 8 | 7% |
| 2005 | 24 | 8% |
| 2004 | 26 | 6% |
| 2003 | 19 | 4% |
| 2002 | 37 | 8% |
| 2001 | 27 | 5% |
| 2000 | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 | 45 | 8% |
| 1998 | 21 | 8% |
| 1997 | 58 | 14% |
| 1996 | 37 | 13% |
| 1995 | 13 | 5% |
| 1993 | 1 | 13% |
| 1992 | 1 | 17% |
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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