NHTSA lists 162 complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, 13 of them mention a crash and 5 mention a fire. 13 complaints mention an injury, with 16 injuries and 1 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as CHEVROLET SILVERADO.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
Recalls
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1 recalls.
Date: 2008-08-28. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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 M (excerpt)
Consequence: THIS MAY CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES TO MALFUNCTION, CREATE AN ODOR, OR CAUSE SMOKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE. (excerpt)
Remedy: 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.GMOWN (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
249 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 54 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 47 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 47 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 31 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 18 |
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| STEERING | 12 |
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| STRUCTURE | 11 |
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| ENGINE | 10 |
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10108599
Date: 2017-07-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
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.
10113404
Date: 2017-02-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
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
10113364
Date: 2017-01-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
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.
10113888
Date: 2016-03-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
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
10113889
Date: 2016-03-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
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
10112299
Date: 2016-01-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only)
10112287
Date: 2016-01-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to apply dielectric grease and a piece of adhesive shim stock to the steering angle sensor connector to correct a condition of service stabilitak message displayed in DIC and DTC C0455 or C0710
10112278
Date: 2016-01-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed the power steering system to correct a condition of power steering noise or fluid leak from power steering pump, gear or high pressure hose during extreme low temperature conditions.
10112272
Date: 2016-01-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
This informational bulletin provides information on close coupled converters and there affect on newly installed engines or engines during there break in period.
10112264
Date: 2016-01-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
This informational bulletin provides information on removing paint stains on the under side of protective shipping film