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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
73,801 miles

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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe engine problems

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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #24

May 062022

Tahoe

  • miles

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

A number of warning lights came on including ABS, Stability control, and engine light, car lost power and shut off

- Stockbridge, GA, USA

problem #23

Dec 052020

Tahoe

  • 175,000 miles
I bought my Chevy Tahoe in 2012.I would changed my oil every 3000 miles.every time my oil was changed, the oil tech would inform me that your oil is very low by showing me the dip stick.when I had 167,009 miles, I was experiencing lifter noise and oil consumption.I took my Tahoe to a Chevy dealership were they found ehaust lifters and cam lobe was worn.they had to replace camshaft, lifters, oil pump, bolts, gaskets, etc.very expensive fix.now that, I have my 5.3 vortex motor fixed, it still consuming oil.I have had many oil changes since motor was repaired and still my 5.3 vortex motor is consuming oil showing low on oil dip stick.on 12/5/2020, I had a oil change at a oil change place and the technician showed me the dipstick with the oil showing very low.where is this oil going?

- Troy, MI, USA

problem #22

Nov 112020

Tahoe

  • 180,000 miles
While at a stop light or stop sign, while engine is on, at a complete stop while the vehicle accelerates the gas the vehicle completely conks out. The vehicle cannot catch speed after it comes to a stop. I am stuck in the middle of traffic at the light or at the stop sign. Check engine light is on.

- Kirtland, NM, USA

problem #21

Jul 202018

Tahoe

  • 89,600 miles

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

Gas engine run away check engine light illuminated with P0069, P0430 (emissions codes) engine uncontrollably revved to maximum 6000 RPM (max throttle)while in drive gear from autostop resume.. cruse control not enabled slight uphill grade required engine to be shut off with key same day as first event while in drive gear from autostop resume with cruse control enabled at 25 mph engine uncontrollably revved to maximum 6000 RPM was able regain control of engine RPM by shutting off cruse control.. (something in common with the first time ) slight uphill grade uncontrolled high engine RPM from autostop resume still happening after replacement of the map sensor... I see as much as 2,000 to 2500 RPM from autostop resume... this is not normal it should be starting at 1200 to 1500 RPM.. normal engine starts are at 1100 RPM

- Palmdale, CA, USA

problem #20

Jul 142019

Tahoe

  • 145,000 miles
Vehicle's autostop feature is extremely dangerous when driver is trying to apply the brakes and slow vehicle. Vehicle jolts violently forward upon breaking and accelerates to 10 mph. Vehicle's transmission failed at 135K miles during stop at traffic light in hayward ca in Dec 2018. Transmission was rebuilt. Vehicle at 145K miles now is completely shutting down during auto stop with low RPM's without any service codes to check. At all times vehicle is in drive.

- Hayward, CA, USA

problem #19

Mar 102018

Tahoe

  • 90,781 miles
I purchased my Tahoe from the dealer brand new and always took it to get serviced at the same dealer. In 2015 I took it in for a check engine light and they said there was a misfire and they replaced the camshaft and machined the heads stating that the valves were leaking. Repairs cost nearly $3000. This year 2018 in March the engine light came on again. The dealer stated that there was a misfire in a cylinder the same cylinder that was mifiring 3 years prior. They said a roller on the rocker disintergrated and repairs would cost close to $6000 this is not due to anything I did the vehicle does even have 100,000 miles on it. No harsh driving or anything like that. I believe this is a manufacturing issue. Not a safety issue but I think it is a manufacturing defect.

- Huntington Park, CA, USA

problem #18

Jan 182018

Tahoe

  • 42,286 miles

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

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. Loss of communication between control module and various components occurs within one (1) to five (5) seconds. Chevrolet issued tech bulletin #08-07-30-021E. Dealership has followed this bulletin without correcting the problem.

- Palestine, TX, USA

problem #17

Jul 072017

Tahoe

  • 120,000 miles
La luz de la bolsa de aire SE prendio repentinamente igualmente paso la luz del motor ya SE cambio todo la sealant la computadora SE apaga por 2 dias Y luego SE enciende.el diler areglo para pasar la inspeccio pera see prendio nuevamente

- Fishkill, NY, USA

problem #16

Jun 232017

Tahoe

  • 138,000 miles
Reduced power to engine while driving on a highway

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #15

Jun 202017

Tahoe

  • 58,000 miles
Tapping noise in lifters developed at five days ago. Vehicle mileage is 58,000 miles. Chevy dealer informed us the repair would be $4,000-$5000. We have complete maintenance and repair records on the vehicle and purchased it new in November 2007. We are the only owners

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #14

Mar 182017

Tahoe

  • miles

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

Engine has very loud valve type tapping noise at idle and in gear. Engine light is on and engine is burning excessive engine oil between oil changes.

- Goose Creek, SC, USA

problem #13

Aug 152016

Tahoe

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe hybrid. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle began to shudder and jerk. The vehicle was pulled over to the shoulder and was towed to a dealer. The dealer diagnosed that the hydraulic lifters needed to be replaced. An engine overhaul was performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

- Miller Place, NY, USA

problem #12

May 122016

Tahoe

  • 120,000 miles
Complain to dealer prior to GM warranty expiration and extended warranty expiration but now that warranty expired willing to investigate. Constant P0300 random misfire detected on cylinder 5. misfires over 20 times within 60 seconds via GM fast test (launch software version V44.30) happen at idle or in motion leveling / suspension / stability system constantly alert during motion. Also have crack on dash that leads to passenger airbag. If remote start is used loud grinding can be herd after idle for approximately 8 minutes or sooner.

- Marion, SC, USA

problem #11

Oct 302013

Tahoe

  • miles
The truck was having dry start ups winter or summer..could hear the lifters tapping really hard until oil hits it, ,lifters collasped on right side now the left is doing the same and warranty wont fix..also the leveling pump keeps going out and this it rhe second one in two years that had to be replaced..also the driver mirror will not role in so when I park noone wont hit it..also dash is craxk over the passenger side and driver side air bags..also the transmission is slipping into second gear and it rumbles inside when it drops to 4 cylinder..

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #10

Apr 052015

Tahoe

  • 80 miles
I purchased this car with 69K on the dash by the time I got to 80K I started having problems with misfires upon further inspection I found out my engine lifters went out while driving on the highway in the vehicle went into limp mode. I called GM they offered no repair assistance and aknowledged this was a common problem. However they havent released a recall to help or reimburse the many people that have had this problem.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #9

Nov 052015

Tahoe

  • 125,000 miles
I bought my 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe brand new. People laugh at me because I've always dealt with the dealership on everything including all oil changes. Now I'm being told that I have lifter and cam problems. I complained about the engine light being on 5 months prior to be told this. I was informed that the check engine light was on because of the tps sticking. I'm a single mother of 2. I purchased a new vehicle not to have these kind of problems especially since I've always taken my truck to the dealership. I cant afford a new engine, my truck is parked and I have to get rides to work from co-workers. I cant sleep nor work.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #8

Aug 112012

Tahoe

  • miles
While traveling out of town stabilitrac disabled engine power reduced on the highway. I had to pull over to the shoulder since speed was reduced. I had to turn off vehicle for a few minutes to let the ECM reset the fault. I distracted driver rearended the vehicle when I was stranded with my family inside the vehicle.

- Laredo , TX, USA

problem #7

Mar 272015

Tahoe

  • 69,900 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. While driving at 5 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,900.

- Norwalk, CT, USA

problem #6

Jul 302014

Tahoe 8-cyl

  • 58,150 miles
We had this same recurring problem with this Tahoe for the last 10K miles. Sometimes when driving at higher speed or just idling, it will display a "reduced engine power" and you will loose all power. Engine is still running and lights and radio will work, but you get no power when pressing the gas. Its scary because it happens so suddenly with out any warning. We have spend a couple of thousand dollars trying to trouble shoot this but it hasn't been solved..

- Topanga , CA, USA

problem #5

Mar 112014

Tahoe 8-cyl

  • 77,120 miles
While driving vehicle completely stalls no electrical not even hazard lights. I was driving and radio started to static and then car stalled was not able to turn on hazards making it very dangerous as other vehicles were not able to see that I was stalled and got very close to hitting my truck had to call for help as I was sitting in intersection had no way of telling them I was unable to move had to open my doors to call attention to drivers. A day before I noticed that problem began when I parked vehicle and ignition key turned off all electricity will quickly shut off including radio. When at a normal time radio would stay on until door opened. This incident has happen to me 3 times already. I have had full body throttle replaced, battery and ground cables replaced and still not fixed vehicle also shakes alot at times when stopped at intersection.

- San Bernardino, CA, USA

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