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2008 SUBURBAN

2008 Suburban Safety Features

Front Air Bags With Passenger Sensing System

The Passenger Sensing System automatically switches the right-front passenger air bag(1) on or off based on the weight of the passenger and the amount of pressure on the seat. It is standard in Chevy Suburban.

Head-Curtain Side-Impact Air Bags

Head-curtain side-impact air bags(1) are designed to reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front- and outboard rear-seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. They are standard in Chevy Suburban.

StabiliTrak

The StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System helps improve stability, particularly on slick surfaces and in emergency maneuvers. Here's how it works:

  • The StabiliTrak control module compares your steering input with the vehicle's actual response and then, if necessary, makes small, individual brake applications to enhance control and keep you on track.
  • StabiliTrak automatically intervenes when it senses loss of lateral traction (sideslip), understeer (plowing) or oversteer (fishtailing). In these situations, the system applies brake pressure and, if necessary, adjusts engine torque to help the driver get the vehicle back on track.

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

The antilock brake system (ABS) is designed to help you maintain steering control by reducing wheel lockup during hard braking on most slippery surfaces.

OnStar

OnStar(2) with a one-year Safe & Sound Plan comes standard when you purchase or lease a Suburban LS. A one-year Directions & Connections Plan is standard on all LT and LTZ models and includes Turn-by-Turn Navigation.(3) An OnStar Advisor is always ready to help you in a variety of situations, whether you've locked your keys in the vehicle,(4) you have a flat tire or the air bags have deployed.(1)

Driver Information Center (DIC)

This feature helps keep you up to date on various functions of your vehicle.

Learn more about how Chevy keeps you and your family safe in our Safety Section.


1 A NOTE ABOUT CHILD SAFETY: Always use safety belts and the correct child restraint for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active air bag. Air bag inflation can cause severe injury or death to anyone too close to the bag when it deploys. Head-curtain side-impact air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and rear seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Be sure every occupant is properly restrained. See the Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.

2 OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Subscription Service Agreement required.
Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.com for system limitations and details. Additional information can be found in the OnStar Owner's Guide.

3 Not available in certain areas. Visit onstar.com for coverage maps.

4 Remote Door Unlock success varies with conditions.