2008 Chevrolet Suburban Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

25Engine complaints

11.7%Of all 213 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS96 · 45.1%

Unspecified / other38 · 17.8%

ENGINE25 · 11.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM22 · 10.3%

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES19 · 8.9%

Share of the 213 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND THE OIL GAUGE DISPLAYED…”NHTSA complaint 10978588 — filed 04/14/2017

“THE ENGINE HAS A DESIGN FLAW AND CONSUMES OIL RAPIDLY, LOSES OIL AND DETERIORATES INTERNAL PARTS OF MOTOR CAUSING TOTAL ENGINE REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR. THIS…”NHTSA complaint 10948803 — filed 02/01/2017

“APPARENTLY THERE WAS A TECHNICAL BULLETIN ISSUED FOR THIS TRUCK. THE SPECIAL WARRANTY WAS FOR 120,000 OR YEAR 2018. IN 2015 I DISPUTED THE ENGINE…”NHTSA complaint 10904779 — filed 09/08/2016

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban: 25 of 213 complaints on file (11.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban have in total?

213 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 11 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.