HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR PARTS SINCE MAY 2016. I WOULD LIKE THIS PROBLEM TO BE TAKEN CARE OF IN A TIMELY MANNER AND IT HAS NOT BEEN.
2008 Chevrolet Suburban airbags problems
moderate 133 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
133
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 10 most recent
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONF…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED HARRY ROBINSON BUICK GMC AT (479) 646-8600 (6000 S 36TH ST, FORT SMITH, AR 72908) WHERE IT…
Took my SUV for an airbag recall and when it was completed my truck AirBag light was left on. My truck did not have that light on when I arrived at the location. Dealer mentioned not knowing what to do about it. I made a complaint and nothing was done by the dealer.
IT'S BEEN OVER 4 YEARS SINCE RECEIVING THIS RECALL FOR AIRBAGS THAT CAN KILL ME INSTEAD OF PROTECT ME IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS MORE THAN ENOUGH TIME TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE BUT IT'S BEING IGNORED UNTIL EVERYONE EITHER FORGETS OR MORE PEOPLE DIE. I CAN'T GET THE DEALERS TO DISABLE OR REMOVE THE AIRBAG SO WHY EVEN GIVE ME RECALL NOTICE? I NEED THIS FIXED SO I CAN DRIVE SAFELY OR SELL MY VEHICLE WITHO…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V383000 (AIR BAGS) AND CALLED OURISMAN CHEVROLET BUICK GMC OF ALEXANDRIA (1800 OLD RICHMOND HWY, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22303, (571) 366-8047). THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT SPOKEN WITH T…
TAKATA RECALL -- MY DASH CLOSE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE HAS A VERY LONG SPLIT ACROSS IT DUE THE DEFECT WITH THE AIRBAG. THE SPLIT MATERIALIZED VERY QUICKLY. THE CAR WAS STATIONARY IN THE YARD. THUS FAR I HAVE NOT HAD ANY CONTACT REGARDING A SOLUTION TO GET REPAIR IT. MY CONCERN IS FOR THE SAFETY OF THE PASSENGER WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL: I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE CHEVY DEALERSHIP IN MY AREA REGARDING THIS RECALL. I HAVE BEEN TOLD SEVERAL TIMES THAT THERE ARE NO PARTS OR RESOLUTION TO THIS ISSUE. JUST RECENTLY ON 11/29/17 I VISITED CLASSIC CHEVORLET IN SUGARLAND TEXAS AND INQUIRED ABOUT GETTING THE AIRBAG SERVICED. THE AIRBAG SERVICE LIGHT IN MY VEHICLE HAS CONSTANTLY STAYED ON FOR THE PAST THREE MONTHS.…
I HAVE THREE GM VEHICLES WITH THIS SAME RECALL NOTICE (#49151) FROM JULY OF 2016. TO THIS DAY I KEEP BEING TOLD THE REMEDY IS NOT YET AVAILABLE. WHAT SHOULD BE MY EXPECTATION FOR RESOLUTION? FORTUNATELY THERE HAS NOT BEEN A PROBLEM.
CRACKED DASHBOARD SPECIALLY AROUND PASSENGER AIRBAG - SAFETY CONCERN
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 133 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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