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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Engine Problems

NHTSA has 41 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe, 8% of all 528 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest engine complaint count among 21 Tahoe model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 90,191 miles.

Engine complaints
41
8% of 528
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
90,191 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe engine complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 1, 2008, latest Nov 30, 2025.

2008 Chevrolet Tahoe engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Sep 2008Nov 2012Apr 2014Dec 2015Jun 2017Feb 2019Dec 2020Nov 2025
41 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2008 to Nov 2025; peak Nov 2012 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Tahoe model year

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

  1. 200528 (10%)
  2. 20066 (5%)
  3. 200799 (8%)
  4. 200841 (8%)
  5. 200921 (7%)
  6. 201015 (5%)
  7. 201114 (3%)
  8. 201210 (6%)
  9. 201316 (7%)
  10. 20144 (4%)
  11. 201556 (9%)
  12. 201622 (9%)
  13. 201730 (17%)
  14. 201825 (24%)
  15. 201932 (30%)
  16. 202014 (25%)
  17. 2021190 (42%)
  18. 202279 (42%)
  19. 2023139 (63%)
  20. 202432 (48%)
  21. 202529 (60%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe have engine problems?
NHTSA has 41 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe, 8% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 90,191 miles.
Which Chevrolet Tahoe year has the most engine complaints?
The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe has the most engine complaints (190), compared with 41 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is classified under engine. 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.