2008 Chevrolet Silverado recalls and problems

The 2008 Chevrolet Silverado has 1 safety recall and 162 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Chevrolet dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

162

Crashes / fires

13 / 5

Injuries / deaths

16 / 1

Recalls may cover only some 2008 Chevrolet Silverado vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado recalls

Recall 08V-441: Electrical System

Reported Aug 28, 2008 · 857,735 vehicles affected · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Problem: Gm is recalling 857,735 my 2006-2008 buick lucerne; cadillac dts; hummer h2; my 2007-2008 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; gmc acadia, sierra, yukon, yukon xl, saturn outlook; and my 2008 buick enclave vehicles equipped with a heated wiper washer fluid system. A short circuit on the printed circuit board for the washer fluid heater may overheat the control-circuit ground wire.

Risk: This may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor, or cause smoke increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse free of charge. The recall began on september 12, 2008. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080; cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or http://www.cadillac.com; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or http://www.saturn.com, gmc at 1-866-996-9436; or hummer at 1-800-732-5493; or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	62
Electrical System	48
Latches/Locks/Linkages	18
Structure	14
Power Train	12
Engine	11
Unknown or Other	7
Vehicle Speed Control	5
Seat Belts	5
Tires	4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	4
Exterior Lighting	4

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 8
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
Suspension › Rear — 1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 1
Steering › Rack and Pinion — 1
Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 1
Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System — 1
Service Brakes, Air › Drum › Shoes/Linings — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 66,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2008 Chevrolet Silverado complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · reported Mar 8, 2023

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.

Electrical System · reported Aug 29, 2022

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 present. The husband extinguished the flames with water and the vehicle was pushed to a work sight. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the battery cable and electrical wiring harness were melted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The fire…

Air Bags · at 240,000 miles · reported May 31, 2022

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 deploy. The contact was not injured; however, his fiancÃ©e, who was a passenger, had bruises on her knees, legs, and arms, as well as burns and cuts on her legs. No medical attention was received. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an…

Air Bags · at 108,000 miles · reported May 2, 2022

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 NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V052000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that her son did not remember any warning lights being illuminated. The contact's son sustained back injuries and neck injuries as well as lacerations to his brows and forehead and eyes.…

Firerelated · at 260,000 miles · reported Dec 27, 2021

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 vehicle totaled. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but the manufacturer disconnected the call. The failure mileage was approximately 260,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado: 08V-441 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado?

Owners report air bags problems most often (62 reports), followed by electrical system (48). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 66,000 miles.

Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.