2008 Chevrolet Silverado problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (45) · Electrical System (20) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (16)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
118 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (249)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly 2017-07-17 · 06-03-09-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical bulletin provides a procedure to lube the rear leaf springs on vehicles with the condition of a squeak noise originating from the rear of the vehicle.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage 2017-02-08 · PIT5161E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle. the bump clunk issue may b
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 2017-01-31 · PIT3665E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication advises the technician that the hydro-boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
Equipment 2016-03-01 · PIT4989B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides the technician with a list of modules to check for communication with the scan tool, if the navigation radio does not display the current hybrid mode. dealer will use a scan tool to check communication with accessory direct current power control mo
Engine 2016-03-01 · PIP5276F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides steps the technician will uses to diagnose and repair vehicles that have low oil pressure after an oil change with the engine regular production option code l20, l77, l94, l96, l99, l9h, lc8, lc9, lh9, lmf, lmg, ly6, or lz1. vehicle may have servic
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2016-01-27 · 03-08-46-004R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this informational bulletin provides information on part restriction and ordering process information for onstar vehicle communication interface modules (vcim) (gmna only)
Showing the 6 most recent of 249 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-03-08 · Structure:frame And Members“2008 chevrolet 1500. consumer writes in regard to passenger side airbag inflation issue and severe rusting to the entire frame. the consumer is requesting the truck to be repaired/replaced or providing a truck where this problem does not exist.…”
2022-08-29 · Electrical System · 🔥 fire“the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 3500. the contact stated that while the husband was driving, a warning message indicating the hood was unlatched had been displayed and the front headlights were not operable. smoke was seen coming from under the hood and after lifting the hood to inspect the engine compartment flames and smoke were pres…”
2022-05-31 · Air Bags · 240,000 mi“takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver's and passenger's air bags deployed without warning, causing the front windshield to explode and damage the passenger's side dashboard. there was no impact to the vehicle that could have caused the air bags to …”
2022-05-02 · Air Bags · 108,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owned a 2008 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated her son was driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle went off the roadway and hit a tree on the front end on the passenger side. the driver's side airbag deployed, however, the passenger side air bag did not. the contact recently received a recall letter from the manufacturer for …”
2021-12-27 · Firerelated · 260,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owned a 2008 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it caught fire from the dashboard. the fire department was able to put out the fire. a fire department report was filed. the vehicle was not towed and remained in the parking space. the insurance company was not made aware of the failure to deem the …”
2021-10-05 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that while her son was driving at an unknown rate, he fell asleep behind the wheel and hit a tree. the passenger-side air bag did not deploy upon impact; the contact stated that was uncertain if any other airbags were deployed in the crash. the police were called and a police report wa…”
2021-07-02 · Air Bags · 150 mi“2008 chevrolet silverado c1500. consumer writes in regards to airbag sfety recall. the consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair.…”
2021-06-21 · Air Bags · 89,000 mi“takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v052000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the service air bag light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed…”
2021-05-25 · Air Bags · 200,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owned a 2008 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated while driving 60 mph, when he fell asleep and crashed into a pillar. the contact stated the air bag did not deploy. the contact sustained neck injuries but did not seek medical attention. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was not drivable. the vehicle was towed to a towing lo…”
2016-04-15 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v324000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of th…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.