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Chevrolet Tahoe 2008 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

526Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
20Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
16Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags231 complaints

231 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V050000, 21V052000.

Unknown Or Other92 complaints

92 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System88 complaints

88 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 08V441000, 10V240000.

Vehicle Structure78 complaints

78 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages60 complaints

60 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine29 complaints

29 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

08V441000Reported August 28, 2008 - 857,735 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on August 28, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 857,735 vehicles across all affected models.

10V240000Reported June 4, 2010 - 1,365,070 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on June 4, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 1,365,070 vehicles across all affected models.

21V050000Reported February 5, 2021 - 2,641,272 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 5, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 2,641,272 vehicles across all affected models.

21V052000Reported February 5, 2021 - 557,023 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 5, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 557,023 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA08010Opened June 12, 2008 - Closed September 8, 2008

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 08V441000.

EA08010Opened June 12, 2008 - Closed September 8, 2008

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 08V441000.

EA08010Opened June 12, 2008 - Closed September 8, 2008

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 08V441000.

EA08010Opened June 12, 2008 - Closed September 8, 2008

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 08V441000.

EA08010Opened June 12, 2008 - Closed September 8, 2008

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 08V441000.

EA08010Opened June 12, 2008 - Closed September 8, 2008

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 08V441000.

EA08010Opened June 12, 2008 - Closed September 8, 2008

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 08V441000.

EA08010Opened June 12, 2008 - Closed September 8, 2008

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 08V441000.

EA08010Opened June 12, 2008 - Closed September 8, 2008

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 08V441000.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE08010Opened February 4, 2008 - Closed June 12, 2008

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE08010Opened February 4, 2008 - Closed June 12, 2008

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE08010Opened February 4, 2008 - Closed June 12, 2008

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE08010Opened February 4, 2008 - Closed June 12, 2008

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE08010Opened February 4, 2008 - Closed June 12, 2008

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE08010Opened February 4, 2008 - Closed June 12, 2008

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE08010Opened February 4, 2008 - Closed June 12, 2008

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE09044Opened September 14, 2009 - Closed May 23, 2010

Interior Door Handle Laceration Risk. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE09044Opened September 14, 2009 - Closed May 23, 2010

Interior Door Handle Laceration Risk. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20087
20098
201022
201126
201233
201328
201425
201534
201663
2017105
201856
201966
202022
202117
20223
20232
20244
20253
20262
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.