2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Technical Service Bulletins

1,380 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10247704Sep 1, 2012Suspension. Rattle Squeak Clunk Bump Noise From Front Suspension.
• 10247649Sep 1, 2012Electronic stability control. Unwanted Stability Activation And/Or C0710.
• 10247085Sep 1, 2012Equipment. Radio Button Backlighting Inoperative.
• 10247082Sep 1, 2012Body and structure. Whistle Noise From Drivers Side A Pillar Area
• 10247065Sep 1, 2012Suspension. Stabilitrak/Traction Control OFF With Red Brake Warning Lamp
• 10245343Sep 1, 2012Suspension. Rattle Squeak Clunk Bump Noise From Front Suspension.
• 10245288Sep 1, 2012Electronic stability control. Unwanted Stability Activation And/Or C0710.
• 10047479Sep 1, 2012Electronic stability control, Other or unknown. Gmc/chevrolet/cadillac: instrument panel messages regarding stabilitrak message, traction control message, service brake system message, is off and gauges, in various modules low speed settings, are inoperative. Models 2007-13 all escalades; avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; sierra, all yukons and denalis.
• 10047459Sep 1, 2012Vehicle speed control. Cadillac/gmc/chevrolet: information on cruise control being inoperative due to bpp circuit signal and/or tcc/cruise brake pedal parameters, when brake pedal is released but shows applied. Models 2007-2013 all escalades, avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe, sierra, all yukons.
• 10044852Sep 1, 2012Latches, locks and linkages. General motors: rear door handle, latch, lock inoperative, binding will not open, will not release intermittently (perform repairs as outlined). This maybe caused by the outside door handle rod contacting the door under certain conditions, causing a bind condition. *js model 2006-11 hhr. Updated 11/28/12.
• 10042386Jun 1, 2012Brakes, Electrical system. Chevrolet/cadillac/gmc: certain vehicles experiencing erratic or inoperative speedometer or anti-lock brake system message or malfunctioning indicator light displaying in driver's information center. *pe updated 08/5/2013
• 10044242May 1, 2012Electrical system. Gm: j-35616-64b terminal test probe and replacement terminal. Also included models verano, regal, lacrosse, cts, srx, volt, sonic, malibu, impala, equinox, cruze, avalanche, tahoe suburban, silverado, sierra, yukon, and terrain for model year 2013. Model escalade model year 2012-2013. Model pontiac g3 model year 2007. Model wave model years 2005-2010. Denali models model years 2007-2013.
• 10044229Apr 1, 2012Engine cooling. Gm: diagnosis and repair- malfunction indicator lamp illuminated, reduce engine power message displayed, dtc p2135 set. Also included model sierra denali year 2010-2011
• 10037570Apr 1, 2012Body and structure. Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm updated on 5/2/2012.
• 10044233Mar 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Gm: tick or rattle noise from front of dash, transmission filler tube cracked or broken (inspect filler tube, replace tube as necessary). *js updated 05/3/2013
• 10043829Mar 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Gm: loss of high speed gmlan communications, intermittent no crank, ip gage fluctuation, intermittent door look cycling, intermittent chime operation, various ip warning lamps illuminated, transmission may not shift, communication dtcs u0073, u0100, u0101, u0102 u0121 or u0140 set (repair terminals in transmission harness connector, repair open or shorted gm high speed lan circuits, open or shorted data link…
• 10026624Mar 1, 2012Engine cooling. Gmc: correct front axle vent hose routing. The front axle vent hose is mounted in the left side of the engine compartment, and may not be correctly routed. *pe updated on 5/1/2012.
• 10043902Feb 1, 2012Seats. Seat rattle and/or hard to latch and unlatch, power release fold and tumble not fully functioning.
• 10043859Feb 1, 2012Engine cooling. Gm: see document search button for owner letter. Incorrect engine control module calibration. General motors has decided to conduct a voluntary emission recall involving certain 2008 model year vehicles equipped with a 4.8l/0.6l engine (ly2/l76).
• 10043486Feb 1, 2012Electrical system. Chevrolet/gmc: stop lamp switches has failed but not confirmed, due to possible code set by wiring/terminal issue at brake switch.
• 10022691Feb 1, 2012Brakes. Gmc: unable to communicate with the ebcm dtc u0121. *nj vehicles equipped with jl4. Updated 9/30/08. *pe updated 6/27/11. *pe updated 4/6/12.
• 10038294Jan 1, 2012Seat belts. Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. Buckle release button is sticking. Seat belt warning light illuminated. Likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm updated 4/3/12.
• 10029924Dec 1, 2011Air bags. General motors: diagnostic information for intermittent restraints, air bag (sir) indicator/lamp on with dtc(s) b0012, b0013, b0016, b0016, b0019, b0020, b0022, b0023, b0026, b0033, b0040, b0042 or b0044 set. This may be caused by a loose, missing, or broken connector position assurance (cpa) retainer at the air bag for the set dtc. Includes trailblazer ext. *pe updated 8/16/10. *pe updated 3/12/12.
• 10043185Nov 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer: some suvs and trucks are exhibiting a condition where by grinding/ratcheting type noise coming from automatic transmission when shifting into park while in 4wd low (4lo) range.
• 10043006Nov 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Gmc/chevrolet: bulletin provides information on the seal revision and the transfer case output shaft slinger for certain model year trucks.
• 10037569Nov 1, 2011Electrical system. Gm: a driver motor generator control module is being put on restriction. *rm updated 2/14/12.
• 10037184Oct 1, 2011Seat belts. Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm updated 12/6/11.
• 10041432Aug 1, 2011Brakes, Wheels. Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: due to build up of snow, mud or ice, the right front wheelhouse liner may be contacting or is too close to brake pipe.
• 10026651Aug 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Gmc: certain two-mode hybrid vehicles may not start due to loose pin fit or backed out terminals. *pe updated 10/3/11.
• 10040505Jul 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. New calibrations to the ecm.
• 10032434Jun 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Buick/chevrolet/hummer/gmc/pontiac/cadillac/saturn: technicians may find dtcs p0601, p0603, p0604, p062f or p1621 stored in the tcm as an active or a history code. Some of these dtcs can also be set in the ecm or fpcm. Make sure that you know which module (for example ecm, fpcm or tcm) has set the dtc before attempting to diagnose and repair this condition. *pe updated 8/1/11.
• 10024212Jun 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. (hybrid) vehicle stalls when shifted out of park. With rpo hp2. *nj updated 12/3/08. *pe updated 8/19/09. *pe updated 8/1/11.
• 10022693Jun 1, 2011Electronic stability control. Service stability lamp dtc c0131. *nj updated 4/1/08. *nj updated 6/26/08. *nj updated 12/18/08. *pe updated 8/1/11.
• 10036464May 1, 2011Engine cooling. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. Upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe updated 3/21/11. *pe updated 5/9/11. *pe updated 5/25/11. *pe updated 06/16/2011. *kb updated a second time on 06/16/2011. *kb updated 6/27/11.
• 10024545May 1, 2011Brakes. (hybrid) additional information on bleeding the brakes. With rpo hp2. *nj updated 6/27/11.
• 10039024Apr 1, 2011Body and structure. Gm: the chrome outside door handle is cracked or loose at the screw where it attaches. Grease may have cause the screw to degrade or the torque was too high.
• 10038759Apr 1, 2011Electrical system. Gm: onstar is making incomplete calls without the driver knowing. When have a data connection.
• 10037141Apr 1, 2011Fuel system. Gm: fuel tank may be hard to fill. Malfunction light may be on. There may be four different fault codes present. *rm updated on 6/30//2011.
• 10038647Mar 1, 2011Tires. Gm: there may be tearing of the edge of the tire treads. There is also vibration and wear on some tires.
• 10038624Mar 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: the air bag light is on with a stored trouble code.
• 10038263Mar 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Gm: when driving at highway speeds there may a shudder or bucking feel at highway speeds.
• 10037492Mar 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: there is an intermittent engine light on due to five possible internal trouble codes. There may also be an extended crank after filling the fuel tank. *rm updated 5/31/11. *pe updated on 06/16/2011. *kb updated a second time on 06/16/2011.
• 10038295Feb 1, 2011Other or unknown. Gm: information on fixing multiple situations right the first time.
• 10038259Feb 1, 2011Seats. Gm: the third row seat is difficult to remove and install because of various floor latch situations.
• 10037941Jan 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: service engine soon light is on with a misfire and a possible tick noise.
• 10037933Jan 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: the service engine soon light is on, there is also a misfire or engine noise. There are multiple possible causes.
• 10037555Jan 1, 2011Seats. Gm: the driver or passenger heated seat are inoperative. They are slow to warm or may shut off. There are trouble codes set related to the ground terminal harness.
• 10037552Jan 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Gm: there may be a bump noise or clunk feel when stopping or launching. This may be caused by a slip in the transmission.
• 10037544Jan 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Gm: when stopping or accelerating there may be a clunk noise and its as if the vehicle is bumped from behind. This can be caused by a slip in the rear propshaft.
• 10037572Nov 1, 2010Electrical system, Engine cooling. Gm: on some hybrid vehicles after updating software there is an internal trouble code stored and it won't go away.

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