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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,968 miles

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2008 Chevrolet Suburban seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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2008 Chevrolet Suburban Owner Comments (Page 1 of 7)

problem #138

May 062022

Suburban

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Took my SUV for an airbag recall and when it was completed my truck AirBag light was left on. My truck did not have that light on when I arrived at the location. Dealer mentioned not knowing what to do about it. I made a complaint and nothing was done by the dealer.

- Huntington Park, CA, USA

problem #137

Feb 282022

Suburban

  • miles
I was told the air bag was defective

- Houston , TX, USA

problem #136

Feb 012021

Suburban

  • miles
Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V052000(AIRBAGS); however, upon contacting the dealer, she was informed that the remedy may cause her dashboard to crack and she would be responsible for the repair. The manufacturer was then notified of the matter and confirmed that the dealer would not be held responsible for any cracks or damages to the dashboard. The contact stated that the manufacturer should cover the cost of the dashboard due to the recall. The vehicle had yet to be repaired for the recall. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Dundee, MI, USA

problem #135

Mar 182021

Suburban

  • 140,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owned a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while driving at 55 mph, the rear axle fractured. As a result, the brakes would not engage when the brakes were suppressed causing the contact to crash into a concrete barrier. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed.the contact sustained a broken wrist and neck soreness. The contact did not seek any medical attention. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to her home address. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

- Clovis, CA, USA

problem #134

Feb 012021

Suburban

  • 0 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign: 21V052000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to middlebury Chevrolet (510 us-7, middlebury, vt 05753, (802)382-2200) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Lipton, VT, USA

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problem #133

Jun 302016

Suburban

  • miles
It's been over 4 years since receiving this recall for airbags that can kill me instead of protect me in an accident. This is more than enough time to correct this issue but it's being ignored until everyone either forgets or more people die. I can't get the dealers to disable or remove the airbag so why even give me recall notice? I need this fixed so I can drive safely or sell my vehicle without concern of others.

- Mohnton, PA, USA

problem #132

Nov 302020

Suburban

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I have three GM vehicles with this same recall notice (#49151) from July of 2016. To this day I keep being told the remedy is not yet available. What should be my expectation for resolution? fortunately there has not been a problem.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #131

May 312016

Suburban

  • 0 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V383000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called uftring Chevrolet (860 Washington rd, Washington, il 61571, (309) 444-3151) who stated that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was contacted who referred the contact to NHTSA. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Washignton, IL, USA

problem #130

Jul 012016

Suburban

  • miles
I received a recall notice from GM in July 2016 regarding defective takada airbags in my vehicle. I live in Georgia (usa) and my vehicle has been stored outside in hot and humid conditions for the past twelve (12) years. The vehicle occasionally achieves an interior temperature exceeding 200 degreesfahrenheit during the summer months of June, July and August. I have called GM on several occasions to obtain information regarding replacement of my defective takata airbags and GM continues to respond that they are not providing any corrective action I am very concerned that, due to the exposure of my vehicle to the extreme hot and humid conditions in Georgia, that my airbags could potentially injure, kill, or result in an automobile accident if an airbag failure occurs due to the degradation of the airbags due to the extreme heat and humidity that occurs in Georgia. I am requesting assistance to have the defective takata airbags replaced in my 2008 Chevrolet Suburban.

- Snellville, GA, USA

problem #129

May 272016

Suburban

  • 0 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact called giant Chevrolet of visalia located at 1001 S ben maddox way, visalia, ca 93292, (559) 733-1100, and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Visalia, CA, USA

problem #128

Jul 012018

Suburban

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V383000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Ourisman Chevrolet (807 rockville pike, rockville, md 20852; (301) 424-5900) was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Brookeville, MD, USA

problem #127

Jun 012020

Suburban

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V383000 (air bags) however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

problem #126

May 162016

Suburban 8-cyl

  • 100,000 miles
Recall has still not been repaired.

- Gilroy, CA, USA

problem #125

May 262020

Suburban 8-cyl

  • miles
There is an open recall that has been open now for 4 years, and GM still does not have a remedy for it. It seems excessive that GM has not yet found any kind of solution when other car makers with the same takata recalls made remedies nearly as soon as the recall was issued.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #124

Mar 172020

Suburban

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact checked for recalls online and discovered that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number :16V383000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. George nunnally Chevrolet located at (2700 SE moberly ln, bentonville, ar 72712) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall and assured the contact that the vehicle was safe. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Bella Vista, AR, USA

problem #123

Jan 012018

Suburban

  • miles
There is a recall on my Chevy Suburban where the passenger air bag is. I have been checking for a long while on when there will be a remedy for this recall and everytime I check there is nothing new stated. This defect deals with the air bag. A function of the car that deals with safety. I think it has been too long with there being no information put out on how to deal with this issue. People have spent their hard earn money on the purchase of an expensive product and the product is defective due to the manufacture. Their is a big crack in the dash board that also looks terrible. Please get on this company about not taking the time to do what's right by their customers.

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #122

Jan 092020

Suburban

  • 123,000 miles
Driving when you reach about 30-35 mph all the locks start cycling up and down, all the gauges go haywire, there is a throttle in the engine. When you turn it off sometimes it starts back up and runs fine and sometimes it won't do anything like the battery is dead and then a few minutes later it comes back on and starts back up. The last incident was 01/09/20 but this started in 12/2019. The vehicle has a brand new engine which only has about 1,000 miles on it. Also there is a crack in the dash at the corner of the passenger side air bag.

- Sutherland, VA, USA

problem #121

Jun 252017

Suburban

  • miles
I own a vehicle with takata airbag inflators. They have been under recall since 2017 and the recall has not been taken care of because takata has filed bankruptcy and GM does not have a solution or remedy apparently for the recall!!! I need my vehicle recall to be fixed immediately! who's to know if my airbag inflators are compromised and I am angry that GM will not step up and find a solution and pay for the recall!! my safety and that of my family is at risk!! why hasnt this recall on airbag inflators been remedied?? its been 3 years! it's ridiculous and I am angry that GM does not value the safety of it's customers by ensuring swift action on recalls!

- Manhattan, KS, USA

problem #120

Nov 282019

Suburban 8-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the service air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 16V383000 (air bags) and called ourisman Chevrolet Buick GMC of alexandria (1800 old richmond hwy, alexandria, va 22303, (571) 366-8047). The contact was informed that the parts were not available. The contact had not spoken with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #119

Oct 102019

Suburban

  • 183,789 miles
Dash has cracked by airbag. Engine just stops while driving and comes right back on after vehicle is turned off won't start needs to sit awhile then it starts and radio N temp panel goes to default.

- Mabank, TX, USA

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