2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Electrical System Problems
- 71
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 71 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- door locks · 27 records
- door lock · 18 records
- lock unlock · 7 records
- lock actuator · 7 records
- electrical system · 6 records
- passenger side · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 19 |
| 60–100k mi | 18 |
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
When traveling above 30 mph then decelerating, once the car gets to around 15-20 mph it jumps forward. It's similar to when you drive a stickshift and take your foot off the clutch and the car jumps forward as if it might stall. It doesn't happen regularly. If i decelerate very quickly, then it does not do it. If i decelerate slowly then it does not do it. It has to be somewhere in between and the car is confused…
ODI 11299601
Electrical System · Seats · Unknown Or Other
Tahoe middle seat belt buckles have all come apart. I contacted local chevy dealer and they said it's not safe to drive uh no sh*t?! Once again cracks on dashboard by passenger airbags and all over ridiculous! Middle console started to smoke on 4/2018 and i have to have everything disconnected. I contacted dealer and they said to file complaints with y'all.
ODI 11258756
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
This year model has a serious defective problem with the gas accelerator malfunctioning. I have spoken to dozen of friends and family with this year model and above an all have problems with the gas pedal. This will lead to someone being killed if not addressed by the builder of the truck. The pedal sticks when driving ,thus causing you to accelerate when driving. I have almost ran into the vehicle in front of me. I…
ODI 11256880
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
The air/heat system completely quit working. No shop that has looked at it can tell what is wrong with it.
ODI 11292357
Electrical System · Steering
2008 tahoe 2mode hybird 6.0l trim: hy2 with electrical power assisted steering freeway off ramp 45-50mph a/c was on at the time medium setting radio was on at the time engine running issue. Had a momentary loss of power steering in "emergency " maneuver... Not only did the suv keep going straight the wheel locked up(like if it was off and would not move at all) everything was fine after that momentary loss of epas…
ODI 11228517
Air Bags · Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
I drove my vehicle in the morning and then parked it for about 2.5 hours. When i started my vehicle the gas gauge showed my car was empty, even though i had just recently filled up and had only gone about 80 miles on the tank, my airbag readiness light stayed on, and none of my gauges were functioning. Also, the light for the passenger air bag above my review mirror didn't illuminate at all. I drove it for a few…
ODI 11173331
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
All ip warning lamps illuminated, loss of power, stalling, gage fluctuation, intermittent door lock operation. Vehicle was in motion on highway when this occurred. Error codes include u0073, u0121m u0101, u0242 ( from dealership analysis). Cause unknown. Vehicle has been in dealership more than 7 weeks without cause of problem not isolated. Technician stated crackling sound when grasping wiring in dashboard area.…
ODI 11093883
Electrical System
Takata recall my 08 tahoe's instrument panel and gauges are failing to work at times. My speed gauge, gas and rpm gauge just stopped working. They started back, but i think it's a safety issue due to the fact i was driving it when it happened. I am just trying to find out and report the problem. The oil gauge never came back on, is there anyway you shed some light on this issue? I was driving on the highway when…
ODI 11043774
Air Bags · Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Takata recall on my vehicle - why is taking so long to remedy this recall? I also have a few other issues i want to mention. I bought my tahoe in july 2016, my dash is cracking on the driver's side and from what i've read, this is very common and gm is ignoring the issue. My vehicle also started taking off on its own, took extra pressure to stop & rpm would fluctuate sporadically. After contacting a dealer, i was…
ODI 10939088
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
My 2008 chevy tahoe ltz electrical system would go through a series of phases either when i try to start it up during a cold day or when i am on the highway. This leads to my vehicle either not starting or while driving not being able to maintain speed because the transmission begin to slip. It can also die without warning and the "check engine light" would come on for a while and can disappear after starting up…
ODI 10934544
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 10v240000 (electrical system); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the engine warning indicator illuminated, the radio turned off on its own, and other lightning in the…
ODI 10918532
Air Bags · Electrical System
Takata recall. I have received two recall notice in the mail and took them to my dealer that i get services done, and they keep tell me that they don't have the repair part. I contacted chevrolet cooperate head quarter and spoke to them regarding these letters, and all they say is that they know about the recall, but no parts is available for my vehicle yet.
ODI 11100309
Electrical System
I have a 2008 chevy tahoe ltz and the door locks just quit working one day. On all 4 doors!! The key fob will not lock or unlock the doors nor will the lock or unlock button in the car will work. I feel this is a major safety concern. What if you are stopped at a red light with no way to lock your doors and someone jumps in your car with you with a gun! I have two small children and this is a major concern for me!…
ODI 10849670
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Fuel/Propulsion System
DASH, RADIO LIGHTS NOT WORKING
ODI 10747801
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
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…
ODI 10734969
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the battery drained and required replacement every three months. In addition, the engine rpms increased. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on numerous occasions. On one occasion, the dealer replaced the wiring harness that caused the check engine, the battery light and the abs warning lights illuminated. The failure mileage was 118,000.
ODI 10717072
Air Bags · Electrical System · Structure
There are numerous cracks in the dashboard around the airbag. I am worried if the air bag will prematurely deploy, or will not be able to deploy as designed with the cracks. My vehicle is a 2008 tahoe ltz. There are countless people with the same issue, with the crack in the same place. I have no idea what is going on with the electrically system and what the cracks might be doing. *tr
ODI 10676759
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the theft system failed to deactivate intermittently. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 110,000.
ODI 10693380
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Passenger side door lock started having problems. Would work occasionally. Now, it won't work at all. Has to be manually pulled up to unlock and pushed down to lock. I noticed over 450 complaints from others about the actuators going out on theirs too. Seems to be a problem. *tr
ODI 10711910
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle to the dealer for nhtsa campaign number: 10v240000, (electrical system), the contact was informed that the heated washer module would be permanently disabled and removed from the vehicle. The contact indicated that by removing the heated washer fluid module from the vehicle, he would be unable to remove ice from the…
ODI 10592052
Electrical System
The front a/c&heater blower fan quit working, and now it and the rear blower quit blowing again. The first time it happened the front blower electrical connector was completely melted. *tr
ODI 10627543
Electrical System
Vehicle won't start, dashboard lights all activated randomly, battery not problem, all electrical not working, windshield wipers randomly activated. Vehicle towed to dealership. This is the second time this has happened in 2 months. Last time, battery was jumped and car worked for 2 months. Battery checked 2 different times after, battery is good. Had doorlock problems 5 times since purchase of this vehicle in 2008.…
ODI 10547087
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
I own a 2008 chevrolet tahoe 4x4, i purchased it with 80000 miles on it. When i start the car or i am driving all my gauges on my instrument cluster pass beyond the maximum level, even my speedometer sometimes i will be going 40mph but it is marking 80mph. My temperature gauge, my battery gauge, my fuel indicator gauge, even my oil pressure gauge stopped working. The worst part is that my prndl and info center also…
ODI 10576154
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated the engine failed to start. In addition, the clock would independently reset and there was an overpowering odor within the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 08v441000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and…
ODI 10545145
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Power locks are failing for second time after replacing. The actuators do not last over 2 years. Each door costs $300 to repair. There are thousands of posts on the internet with this problem in multiple models and years. This needs to be a recall. *tr
ODI 10521317