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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe, 4% of all 528 complaints for this model year. That is #7 highest brake complaint count among 21 Tahoe model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 85,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
21
4% of 528
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
85,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 26, 2009, latest Nov 19, 2025.

2008 Chevrolet Tahoe brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2009Oct 2012Sep 2015Sep 2016Jul 2017Aug 2019May 2024
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2009 to Nov 2025; peak Sep 2015 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Tahoe model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200532 (11%)
  2. 200618 (16%)
  3. 200762 (5%)
  4. 200821 (4%)
  5. 200921 (7%)
  6. 20106 (2%)
  7. 201116 (4%)
  8. 201211 (6%)
  9. 201311 (5%)
  10. 20149 (10%)
  11. 2015216 (33%)
  12. 201693 (36%)
  13. 201744 (25%)
  14. 201819 (18%)
  15. 20198 (8%)
  16. 20206 (11%)
  17. 202122 (5%)
  18. 202212 (6%)
  19. 202320 (9%)
  20. 202412 (18%)
  21. 202510 (21%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe have brake problems?
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about the brake in the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe, 4% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 85,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Tahoe year has the most brake complaints?
The 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe has the most brake complaints (216), compared with 21 for the 2008.
Is there a brake recall for the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.