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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
115,009 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid engine problems

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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Owner Comments

problem #9

Apr 012019

Tahoe Hybrid

  • 155,000 miles

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

I was driving when one of the lifters collapsed, I have had nothing but problems with this vehicle I submitted another complaint a while ago and hadn't heard nothing, now my back hatch wont open my doors on the passenger side don't lock with the button or remote I have done nothing but put money into this vehicle since I got it, it has an oil issue it fowls out the number 1 plug all the time, ive changed the oil sensor and sending unit, the spider gear in the rear end shredded which there known for had to have that rebuilt, I had the new valve cover put on, cv joint is leaking, paid over $2200 to have the collapsed lifter fixed, my check engine light is on again saying oil gage, already replaced that once my clock wont work its been in the shop more than my driveway

- Lambertville, MI, USA

problem #8

Apr 102019

Tahoe Hybrid

  • 155,450 miles
Collapsed lifter number 7, regularly fowls out the number one plug, spider gear in the rear end shredded had to be rebuilt, replaced valve cover because of oil issue, replaced oil pressure sending unit, replaced back wiper, passenger side door locks dont work with button or remote, clock quit working, engine light on again

- Lambertville, MI, USA

problem #7

Sep 052018

Tahoe Hybrid

  • 108,156 miles
Motor mounts were broken what's resulted in the vehicle lunging me forward when coming to a stop. The check engine light for the hybrid battery also came on. The result is the car shaking and shutting off more than once when attempting to accelerate from a stopped position. Once was in a very busy intersection. It shut off when coming out of a bank parking lot and turning on to a busy street.

- Plainfield, NJ, USA

problem #6

Jun 012018

Tahoe Hybrid

  • 162,000 miles

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

Vehicle will sometimes go in reverse when in drive gear and vice versa. Vehicle will die when accelerating from a stop sign, stop light and/or parking lots. Vehicle jerks violently upon acceleration. Suspension pops, stabilitrack service, hybrid system service, brake service all illuminated on dash along with check engine light following the violent jerking and dying upon acceleration.

- Flat Rock, AL, USA

problem #5

Feb 122016

Tahoe Hybrid

  • 87,000 miles
87K mi lifter cylinder 4 collapsed and never re filled due to the emissions system shutting off the oil and fuel to this cylinder (electronic fuel management). As a result the lifter needed to be replaced, lifter are located under the head.

- Somerset, MA, USA

problem #4

Jan 152012

Tahoe Hybrid

  • 117,475 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe hybrid. The contact stated that the rear hatch door failed to unlock. The failure recurred on several occasions. On a separate occasion, while driving at approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stalled causing another vehicle to crash into the rear of the contact's vehicle. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,475.

- Mangilao, GU, USA

problem #3

Nov 222011

Tahoe Hybrid 8-cyl

  • 105,002 miles

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

I was in the parking lot with the motor running and heard a knocking sound coming from engine. I immediately took it to robbins Chevrolet.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #2

May 282014

Tahoe Hybrid 8-cyl

  • 88,000 miles
When started (usually the second time of the day after being driven to work and then having sat all day) the vehicle coughs and runs rough for a second. Then the throttle does not respond to input for a variable period of time. When it does respond it may respond to previous input causing unanticipated acceleration. I have had to use both feet on the brake to avoid a crash. Throws no codes. Dealer says they cannot diagnose it although they have reproduced it. In addition, an independent shop says that on start/restart there is a grinding noise in the starter/transmission (the electric motor in the transmission is used as a starter). Dealer denies hearing this although the independent says it happens every time.

- Newton, MA, USA

problem #1

Jan 162013

Tahoe Hybrid

  • 57,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe hybrid. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the cause of failure was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000.

- Killeen, TX, USA

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