2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs 2008 Ford Escape
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | 2008 Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 101 | 1,972 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 252 | 41 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 59 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–16 | 19–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 69,000 mi | 100,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 1,125 |
| Power Train | 0 | 329 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 175 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 135 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 120 |
| Engine | 8 | 83 |
| Air Bags | 40 | 31 |
| Structure | 18 | 41 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 92 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 233 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 156 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 133 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 61 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 34 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 24 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 23 |
2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
2008 Ford Escape
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.