2008 Chevrolet Suburban Review: 2008's Best Full-Size SUV, but Not Nearly Worth the Price

Danny on March 26, 2023

I’m looking at an 08 LZT, I might buy one Monday . Only problem I have is no front split bench . My fog can’t lay down. I like the luxury the sunroof, but I was m frustrated trying to find a 08 Sierra like I had. I sold it to get a boat and I’ve decided to sell the boat. I’m short in cash buying another sirrra as they can go for 14k. I have 10,900 to work with. Being patient is important but my black lab seems to like the bucket seat in my suv! Still can’t lay down very well

Lenays on July 27, 2020

This suburban is perfect for big families and long trips, carrying lots of groceries, carrying some of the baseball team. Or out for pizza for your little girls slumber party.

Joseph L. on May 28, 2020

I bought my 2008 Chevrolet Suburban preowned in 2013. I wanted another heavy riding SUV after owning my 1996 for many years! In between the 96 and 08, I owned a 2003 GMC Envoy which was a nice vehicle, but the fuel mileage was the same as the Suburban, and without the luxury of the room and large SUV feel.When I test drove the 2008 Suburban I felt comfortable and safe! I bought it with 99,000 miles on it, and the dealer had just rebuilt the engine under the GM extended warranty (this was a known issue with the 2007 and 2008 model years). I kept it for 6 years and until 180,000 miles. I elected to replace it because the body was starting to rust, and at that mileage I didn't want to put the money into it. Throughout the 6 years of ownership, only the expected wear items such as brakes, tires and a wheel bearing were replaced, but it always ran well! I just loved my time with it, and was sad to see it get traded in ( I have kept up with the people who purchased it,and it is now at 200,000 miles with no major mechanical repairs). I would buy another one in a heartbeat! I loved it so much I made sure I purchased another Suburban (this time a 2018 Premier), but I still miss the 2008, but love the new one! It was a great vehicle that was reliable,comfortable and safe!

LumberJill on September 27, 2019

I absolutely love it! Its big, comfortable, roomy, &stylish all at the same time. It drives like a dream, however I did have to have a new engine & transmission put in@245,000. The original parts last A LONG TIME. Hope the new ones do too!

MrDarden on May 2, 2019

I’m a big guy with a lot of family. This SUV has all of the space you could ever need! The most comfortable ride hands down. The Cadillac chassis makes you forget that you’re in a Chevy. Perfect for local drives and long drives. The DVD player with the head phones keeps the kids entertained while I get to hear my music. Guaranteed to by another Suburban, matter of fact, I’ll ALWAYS own a suburban after owning this one.

SSA on April 27, 2019

This truck has been very reliable, pulls sizable boat well. Family loves the room and DVD, I like I can load a 4 x8 item and shut the hatch.

tllong on April 6, 2019

We bought the Suburban brand new and I will say this - it is SO good in the snow! But that being said we just sold it last week with 86,000 miles and too many things were going wrong. Admittedly, some items were likely related to corrosion and living in NY with the winters but it was garaged and not driven a lot. All of the door handles came loose, the back panel on the lift gate that holds the camera and emblem kept falling off, the console screen wouldn't work, suspension system light, a strange noise that the dealership could never diagnose, rear windows wouldn't always work. AC went twice. At one point the hydraulics for the rear lift gate went - thankfully no one was standing under it. It could have broken some bones! We decided that even though the truck still looked good and had low mileage that we should get out from under it. I will say that for it being 11 years old and paying approx $55k to recover $11,500, I am happy enough. It was great in the snow and great for the whole family and when we traveled with a bunch of gear.

MarleneSuburban on March 8, 2019

It’s always a pleasure to drive. It’s reliable, dependable in any situation on top of luxurious. I love my suburban and would recommend it to anyone.

Good time Joe. Road trip on February 10, 2019

My suburban is fully loaded rides and drives like a dream runs like races day all the room in the world . travel is very pleasant thank you chevy suburban

Wildlife Explorer on January 10, 2019

Way too many problems, engine, differential, etc. Bought car used and dealer misrepresented the condition of this vehicle. The manufacturer should have been held liable for all the problems.