What are the problems with a 2008 Chevy Suburban?

Engine just stops while driving and comes right back on after vehicle is turned off won�T start needs to sit awhile then it starts and radio N temp panel goes to default. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. When the engine was started, the vehicle shook violently.

What kind of vehicle is the Chevy Suburban?

The Chevrolet Suburban is the ultimate family utility vehicle. With space for almost the entire soccer team, high towing capacity and a very capable 4WD system, the Suburban has etched its place into the American family. Such a big vehicle, however, asks a lot of its suspension.

Are there any issues with the Chevy Suburban air suspension?

Such a big vehicle, however, asks a lot of its suspension. Chances are, if your Suburban has more than about 80,000 miles on it, you’ve already faced at least one issue with the air suspension. That’s okay. You’re not alone. Many others have come out to find their ChevySurburban sagging in the rear, or leaning to one side.

Are there any Suburbans left in the market?

The Suburban was demonized by SUV haters. The result: In the first quarter of 2007, Suburban sales surged 10 percent over the same period in 2006. Suburban sales may decline as it becomes a costly alternative to a car, but what was once true, remains true:

What kind of engine does a 2008 Suburban have?

Description: Used 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT with AWD/4WD, 8000lb Towing Capacity, Remote Start, Stability Control, Auto Climate Control. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Priced below KBB Fair Purchase Price! 4-Speed Automatic with Overdrive Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI Flex Fuel2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LTZ

Where was the 2008 Chevy Suburban 1500 LTZ purchased?

1st owner purchased on 06/30/08 and owned in NY until 05/19/13 • 2nd owner purchased on 06/24/13 and owned in NY until 05/03/21. 1st owner drove an estimated 14,204 miles/year • 2nd owner drove an estimated 6,534 miles/year. Last serviced at 116,923 miles in Brooklyn, NY on 02/22/20 • Vehicle serviced • Transmission checked.

What kind of SUV is the Chevy Suburban?

The 2008 Chevrolet Suburban full-size SUV is available in half-ton 1500 and 3/4-ton 2500 models. Both are available in two main trim levels — base LS and luxurious LT — and with a variety of packages.

Who are the owners of the Chevy Suburban?

1st owner purchased on 05/21/08 and owned in OR until 07/07/09 • 2nd owner purchased on 07/07/09 and owned in OR until 03/24/10 • 3rd owner purchased on 10/02/12 and owned in OR until .

What kind of mileage does a suburban get?

My 2002 1/2 ton 4×4 Suburban LT now has 159,000 on it and we bought it new Dec ’01. It’s been the lowest maintenance and highest reliability vehicle we’ve ever owned and that’s covered the gamut from other GM products to Jags, BMW’s, Subaru’s, Honda’s, just about “you name it.”

What’s the average cost of maintenance on a suburban?

Our driving is probably an ordinary mix of city and highway, and it stays inside out of the rainy NW weather at nite. I expect now to spend probably an average of about $500-1,000/yr on maintenance outside of routine stuff.

What kind of oil is in a Chevy Suburban?

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. While driving 35 mph, an abnormal noise was heard coming from the engine and the oil gauge displayed zero. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road to check the oil level. The contact discovered that there was no oil in the engine, but the digital display read 13% oil.

When was the last year the Chevy Suburban was made?

Editor’s note: This review was written in April 2008 about the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. Little of substance has changed with this year’s model. To see what’s new for 2009, click here, or check out a side-by-side comparison of the two model years.

Is it safe to buy a Chevy Suburban?

As of publication, the Suburban had not been crash tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. In a world where talk of a recession swirls, plunking down nearly $40,000 on a large SUV isn’t the best idea unless you have a good reason to do so.

How many seats does a Chevy Suburban have?

The second row is a 60/40-split bench, and the third row can be designed to hold two or three passengers. If you routinely shuttle a soccer team, it allows for seven passengers plus the driver, instead of many other SUVs’ six-plus-one setup. A front bench seat is also available, bumping total seating capacity to nine.

How big is the Chevy Suburban two wheel drive?

That feel for the Suburban’s size is an intangible measure of how easy this SUV is to live with, and it’s something that gets lost in long lists of performance specs. Speaking of performance specs, when properly equipped the two-wheel-drive Suburban with the 5.3-liter V-8 and 4.10 axle ratio can tow up to 8,100 pounds.

Why do I hear a knocking sound in my engine?

Still others compare the engine knocking sound they hear to marbles rolling around inside a coffee can. The spontaneous ignition of air/fuel inside the cylinders is a common source of engine knock.

How often does a Chevy Suburban spark plug fail?

The dealer also stated that the motor in the vehicle was burning oil and continuously caused the number one and 7 spark plugs to fail. The contact stated that the failure would recur every 3-4 months. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Why does my engine knock on the floor?

Sometimes low-octane fuel is to blame; sometimes it’s deposits on the piston crown. Fuel with too low an octane rating for your engine can sporadically ignite prior to the piston reaching TDC. Or, chunks of carbon can heat up and create a hot spot that effectively ignites the fuel/air before the plug fires.

What kind of engine does a suburban 5.3 have?

Has loud engine knock AFTER revving up 2008 Suburban 5.3L. Has loud engine knock AFTER revving up to 3000 rpm, after which cylinders 7 and 8 have misfires. After returning to idle, engine will continue to knock, run rough and misfire for s … read more

What’s the knocking noise coming from MY Suburban?

I recently ran into this same knocking/ ticking issue coming from my 2005 Suburban, 5.3 Vortec. After countless hours of research, multiple engine flushes, oil change, air filter, valve adjustment…etc etc etc…my solution and problem were relatively simple.

Why does my Chevy Silverado make a knocking noise?

65 people found this helpful. for a piston slap you need to pull apart the motor and possibly either re-bore the cylinder with the bad piston or replace the entire block be cause of the damage done to the piston and the cylinder as the piston “slapped” against the walls of the cylinder most likely gouging the cylinder walls

What kind of car makes a loud knocking noise?

I have an 06 1500 Z71 4wd with 73k miles. I’ve put 8,500 miles on it and it just started knocking. Started out light and has gotten worse. Does it whether it is cold or hot.

Why does my Chevy Suburban die while driving?

This “behavior” has happened just after it is started, it happens after it’s been running for 20 + minutes without any prior problem, there is no rhyme or reason to it. I can start it and it will run in the driveway for 30 minutes with no problems or I can start it on another day and it wont stay running! It isn’t the fuel pump, or the battery.

What causes a Chevy Suburban engine to stall?

Stumbling and poor idle can be caused by air or fuel starvation so make sure that those filters are OK. I think that my own problem is caused by dirt in the fuel tank plugging up the fuel intake screen. I think the dirt falls off when the engine is shut off.

Why does my Chevy Suburban not start after 10 hours?

It’s possible that a mechanic might replace the fuel pump in the tank without cleaning out the fuel tank and fixing the problem. This doesn’t explain why the car won’t start after sitting 10 hours with less than a half tank of fuel and will start if the tank is banged on the bottom.

Why does my Chevy Suburban stop while driving?

Battery is fine because all power still works. After waiting ten minutes or so will start again only to drive a few miles and engine stops again. Any clue? I am working on a 95 with a 5.7 engine.

Can a Chevy Suburban LT die while driving?

I have a 2003 Suburban LT and it has started to die while driving and the Air Conditioner stops blowing cold air and the air gets hot as if the A/C weren’t on. I have replaced the battery and have had the alternator checked, it’s not the battery or the alternator, does someone know what it might be?

Why did my GMC truck engine die while driving?

The positive battery cable was coroded and chewed up. Replaced it and all has been well.

How big is the engine on a Chevy Suburban?

Those 5.3-liter and 6.0-liter engines are a flexible product within the Chevrolet truck lines. This is a list of Chevy engines you can find on eBay: A ’99 Suburban engine for sale is basically the same as a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban engine 5.3-liter V8. This is because Chevrolet stayed with the same engines from 1954 to 2003.

What’s the price of a 2008 Chevy Suburban?

Depending upon the model, a variety of V8 engines are available, from a 5.3-liter Flex-Fuel V8 on 1500 models to a 352-horsepower, 6.0-liter V8 on the 2500 versions. In base LS trim with two-wheel drive, the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting just over $38,000.

Where can I buy a 2007 Chevy Suburban?

You might find an old 2007 Chevrolet Suburban engine 5.3-liter V8 that is not in working condition and then replace faulty parts and perform basic maintenance until the engine is in like-new condition. You can buy such rebuilt engines like this on eBay.

What kind of transmission does a Chevy Suburban have?

Transmission Transmission, 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode (Requires 1/2 ton models.) Trans Description Cont. Again NA Other Features StabiliTrak, stability control system with Proactive Roll…

What kind of engine does a 2002 suburban have?

I own a 2002 Suburban with the LM7 engine in it and it’s running strong at 220k miles with virtually zero engine issues over my course of ownership. It has hands down been the cheapest car I’ve ever owned from a maintenance and repair perspective. The engine blocks are nearly bulletproof on these cars.

What causes compression test on Chevy Silverado 5.3?

Cylinder Deactivation (Active Fuel Management) System Compression Test in SI. If the running compression of the misfiring cylinder stays below 25 PSI regardless of the AFM solenoid being commanded on or off, an AFM lifter is mechanically collapsed/stuck or unlocking as soon as the engine is started.

What does GM 5.3L Active Fuel Management do?

He said GM 5.3L active fuel management has a lot of bugs with valves -lifters failing. This tool keeps all 8 cyl running while at idle. Fuel mileage is still about 16 mpg city and 21 hwy. This tool stopped the engine from using or burning oil between changes.

Why does my Chevy Silverado have low fuel pressure?

Low fuel pressure will cause the engine add duty cycle to the injectors which will cause greater fuel pressure drop and poor atomization leading to the O2 sensors to read rich and pull fuel from the LT fuel trims. 2.

What was the original name of the Chevy Suburban?

These vehicles were also known as the “Suburban Carryall” until GM shortened the name to simply “Suburban”. GMC’s equivalent to the Chevrolet model was originally named “Suburban” as well, until being rebranded as “Yukon XL” for the 2000 model year.

When was the 80th anniversary of the Chevy Suburban?

In 2015, the Suburban commemorated its 80th anniversary at General Motors Arlington Assembly Plant where the 10 millionth Suburban was produced. A video was posted on Chevrolet’s YouTube channel about its eighty-year legacy.

When does production start on the Chevy Suburban?

Originally scheduled to start in April 2020, GM began production on the Suburban on May 18, 2020. They began entering dealerships in June 2020. Chevrolet Suburban

What are the problems with a 2008 Chevy Suburban?