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3GNFK16308G••••••2008 Chevrolet SUBURBAN 1500
This build draws 5.0× more complaints than the average 2008 Chevrolet SUBURBAN 1500 build (9 vs 2).
9on this build
91on the model
51builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 4Structure 2Wheels 1Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1
What owners of this build wrote
SuspensionJan 2020
Stabilizer bar bushing broke loose for the frame mount causing stabilizer bar to hang on one side(passenger). Have to have it welded and fabricated to repair the issue.this happened while I was driving on the highway. I heard a noise then I ran over something which was the…
Unknown Or OtherJul 2019
Broken upper dash that potentially could become propelled by a deploying airbag causing injury to driver or passengers
Air BagsMay 2018
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V383000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for…
WheelsSep 2015
Purchased the truck in march 2013 with approx 63k miles on it. In november 2013, stabilitrak warning came on. Took to chevy dealer who replaced spark plug and new battery. In january 2015, stabilitrak warning light on again. Took truck immediately to dealer who hooked it up for…
StructureNov 2014
There is a big crack spaning the length of the driver side dashboard. Startsin the corner and over the instrument panel and getting bigger
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3GNFK16308G107480 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.