Is the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid reliable?

Among the five Tahoe Hybrid model years with data, 2008 has the worst complaint index (100) and ranks first out of five for reported problems, giving it an Avoid verdict.

What problems does the 2008 Tahoe Hybrid have?

NHTSA complaints point to electrical system issues (22% of complaints) and engine issues (22%), followed by airbags and brakes (19% each). Owners describe door lock failures, brake pedal loss, and stalling.

Does the 2008 Tahoe Hybrid have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Tahoe Hybrid.

Which Tahoe Hybrid year is better than 2008?

2010 and 2012 have much lower complaint indexes (25 and 0, respectively) compared to 2008's index of 100, making 2008 the riskiest year by this measure.

At what mileage do 2008 Tahoe Hybrid problems typically show up?

Median mileage at failure across all complaints is 99,000 miles, though electrical system complaints show a lower median of 50,000 miles.

2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid has the highest complaint index (100) of the five model years with data and ranks worst overall, earning an Avoid verdict. Owners most often reported electrical system and engine problems, each 22% of complaints, with no recalls filed for this year.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 100/100; #1 of 5 Tahoe Hybrid years
Verdict: Avoid; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 58; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 1; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: Electrical System
Best nearby year: 2011; lowest-risk (no Good/Best year)

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 20.5; 20.5 city / 21 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 20.5 MPG
Highway: 21 MPG
Combined: 20.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $3,175; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Regular
Current regular gas: $4.32/gal; national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2008 compared with other Tahoe Hybrid years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	MPG
2008	Avoid	100	58	20.5
2009	Avoid	75	22	20.5
2010	No verdict	25	4	21.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid reliable?: Among the five Tahoe Hybrid model years with data, 2008 has the worst complaint index (100) and ranks first out of five for reported problems, giving it an Avoid verdict.
What problems does the 2008 Tahoe Hybrid have?: NHTSA complaints point to electrical system issues (22% of complaints) and engine issues (22%), followed by airbags and brakes (19% each). Owners describe door lock failures, brake pedal loss, and stalling.
Does the 2008 Tahoe Hybrid have any recalls?: NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Tahoe Hybrid.
Which Tahoe Hybrid year is better than 2008?: 2010 and 2012 have much lower complaint indexes (25 and 0, respectively) compared to 2008's index of 100, making 2008 the riskiest year by this measure.
At what mileage do 2008 Tahoe Hybrid problems typically show up?: Median mileage at failure across all complaints is 99,000 miles, though electrical system complaints show a lower median of 50,000 miles.