2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

◆ Worse than typical

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
BUILT 2026-08-02

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

2008: 912 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1994	10
1995	3
1996	7
1997	555
1998	361
1999	587
2000	611
2001	468
2002	509
2003	805
2004	797
2005	525
2006	357
2007	849
2008	912
2009	444
2010	360
2011	562
2012	214
2013	300
2014	1429
2015	1091
2016	787
2017	706
2018	507
2019	1033
2020	686
2021	757
2022	569
2023	344
2024	276
2025	80
2026	52

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 64%

64% of complaints: air bags — 588 distinct reports on file.

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 — 87 distinct reports on file.

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 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 45 distinct reports on file.

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 — 34 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2008 — complaint volume: 912

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...

Campaign 21V052000 — check if this car was fixed