MYRModel Year Report

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

◆ Worse than typical
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 1994: 10 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1997: 555 complaints 1998: 361 complaints 1999: 587 complaints 1999 2000: 611 complaints 2001: 468 complaints 2002: 509 complaints 2003: 805 complaints 2004: 797 complaints 2004 2005: 525 complaints 2006: 358 complaints 2007: 849 complaints 2008: 914 complaints 2008 2009: 444 complaints 2009 2010: 361 complaints 2011: 563 complaints 2012: 216 complaints 2013: 301 complaints 2014: 1433 complaints 2014 2015: 1101 complaints 2016: 791 complaints 2017: 711 complaints 2018: 514 complaints 2019: 1058 complaints 2019 2020: 709 complaints 2021: 792 complaints 2022: 602 complaints 2023: 365 complaints 2024: 288 complaints 2024 2025: 87 complaints 2026: 74 complaints 2026
2008: 914 complaints
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YearComplaints
199410
19953
19967
1997555
1998361
1999587
2000611
2001468
2002509
2003805
2004797
2005525
2006358
2007849
2008914
2009444
2010361
2011563
2012216
2013301
20141433
20151101
2016791
2017711
2018514
20191058
2020709
2021792
2022602
2023365
2024288
202587
202674

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

AIR BAGS 65%

65% of complaints: air bags — 594 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASH INJURY
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I was driving down a main road near the Piedmont triad international airport having a casual conversation with my passenger.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260302

My son was sitting in our Silverado waiting for the truck to warm up before he left for work. As he was sitting there both driver and passenger side air bags deployed. It hit my son in the head. The truck has never been in an accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260224

The contact owned a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH and making a right downhill turn, he crashed into the rail guard before impacting a tree where the vehicle came to a stop.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250918

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 91 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and speedometer/odometer.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUSE BOX CAUGHT ON FIRE AND MELTED THE HARNESS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140107

STRUCTURE 7%

7% of complaints: structure — 60 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and dashboard.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
ENGINE 5%

5% of complaints: engine — 44 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 4%

4% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 37 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing latch.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2008 — complaint volume: 914
I 20080204 — PE (closed 20080612)

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 20080612 — EA (closed 20080908)

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

R 20090730 — equipment adaptive/mobility

QUALITY VANS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 VANS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 2005 AND NOVEMBER 2007, EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COM

Remedy: QUALITY VANS IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR QUALITY VANS AT 1-480-464-7007.

Campaign 09V325000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210301 — air bags

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500,...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021.

Campaign 21V050000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20210920 — air bags

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 23, 2021.

Campaign 21V052000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (594 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (91 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (60 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 09V325000 (equipment adaptive/mobility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V050000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V052000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 65% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.