2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid, and owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 94,317 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 12 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“1# takata inflators replacement part is available with new part number.. They refuse to replace it insisting it's safe it's 100f every day here in the mojave desert .. They boost big claims it will no”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 9, 2019 · Air bags
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 16, 2019 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (Tahoe 1500 2WD, Tahoe 1500 4WD, Tahoe Hybrid 2WD, Tahoe Hybrid 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 12–21 / 19–22 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4.8/5.3/6/6.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios); Automatic 4-spd; Automatic 6-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid | 0 | 58 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid | 0 | 22 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid | 0 | 4 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid | 0 | 8 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid
How do I know if my 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.