MYRModel Year Report

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

◆ Worse than typical
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:58:31.956Z

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
191
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

55% of complaints

Complaints per year

1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 64 complaints 1998: 73 complaints 1998 1999: 81 complaints 2000: 132 complaints 2001: 300 complaints 2002: 351 complaints 2002 2003: 449 complaints 2004: 368 complaints 2005: 269 complaints 2006: 177 complaints 2007: 204 complaints 2008: 191 complaints 2008 191 2009: 61 complaints 2010: 21 complaints 2011: 104 complaints 2012: 53 complaints 2013: 51 complaints 2014: 40 complaints 2014 2015: 177 complaints 2016: 122 complaints 2017: 54 complaints 2018: 53 complaints 2018 2019: 74 complaints 2020: 105 complaints 2021: 89 complaints 2022: 96 complaints 2022 2023: 47 complaints 2024: 142 complaints 2025: 29 complaints 2026: 12 complaints 2026
1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 64 complaints 1998: 73 complaints 1998 1999: 81 complaints 2000: 132 complaints 2000 2001: 300 complaints 2002: 351 complaints 2002 2003: 449 complaints 2004: 368 complaints 2004 2005: 269 complaints 2006: 177 complaints 2006 2007: 204 complaints 2008: 191 complaints 2008 191 2009: 61 complaints 2010: 21 complaints 2010 2011: 104 complaints 2012: 53 complaints 2012 2013: 51 complaints 2014: 40 complaints 2014 2015: 177 complaints 2016: 122 complaints 2016 2017: 54 complaints 2018: 53 complaints 2018 2019: 74 complaints 2020: 105 complaints 2020 2021: 89 complaints 2022: 96 complaints 2022 2023: 47 complaints 2024: 142 complaints 2024 2025: 29 complaints 2026: 12 complaints 2026
1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 64 complaints 1998: 73 complaints 1998 1999: 81 complaints 2000: 132 complaints 2000 2001: 300 complaints 2002: 351 complaints 2002 2003: 449 complaints 2004: 368 complaints 2004 2005: 269 complaints 2006: 177 complaints 2006 2007: 204 complaints 2008: 191 complaints 2008 191 2009: 61 complaints 2010: 21 complaints 2010 2011: 104 complaints 2012: 53 complaints 2012 2013: 51 complaints 2014: 40 complaints 2014 2015: 177 complaints 2016: 122 complaints 2016 2017: 54 complaints 2018: 53 complaints 2018 2019: 74 complaints 2020: 105 complaints 2020 2021: 89 complaints 2022: 96 complaints 2022 2023: 47 complaints 2024: 142 complaints 2024 2025: 29 complaints 2026: 12 complaints 2026

2008: 191 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19943
19953
19962
199764
199873
199981
2000132
2001300
2002351
2003449
2004368
2005269
2006177
2007204
2008191
200961
201021
2011104
201253
201351
201440
2015177
2016122
201754
201853
201974
2020105
202189
202296
202347
2024142
202529
202612

Known problem areas

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

Air bags

55% · 106 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Have 2008 chevy ext cab silverado,had a head on accident,the truck was serviced the 17 of feb,accident happened the 18,the airbags did not deployed,the truck was totaled.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-03-01

I had my truck serviced for the airbag recall in 2021 at Clint Newell auto in Roseburg Oregon, they did not have a necessary part to complete the job at the moment and I had moved out of town by the time they got it in.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-06-30

Electrical system

13% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing integrated trailer brake control and speedometer/odometer.

FIRE
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated was having electrical issues with the vehicle such as the lights would randomly fail to illuminate. The contact stated that the fuses were melted into the fuse box.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-04-21

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that she heard a noise like a vehicle trying to start and when she looked out of the window she saw smoke coming from the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-07-30

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 lt. The vehicle was parked idle in the driveway when it caught fire. The contact stated that he could hear the vehicle attempting to start independently.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-07-12

Structure

10% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing body.

CRASHINJURY
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Cracked dashboard once was replace. Paint crack. Door latch.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-23

The dash is cracking on all 2007 up models of silverado and tahoe. I had sliced my finger when reaching for my phone is how I found out. The issue is the sharp edges are right next to air bag.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-10-19

Chrome plating/paint on interior door handle lacerated left hand.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-25

Power train

7% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASHINJURY
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My truck has 69,755 miles when the transmission went into protection mode. Jerry smith garage of anacortes wa. Found loss of prime of fluid due to poss sticking lube regulator valve in pump cover.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-18

Steering

4% · 7 reports
CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2008Complaint volume 191 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2008-02-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-06-12 Non-crash engine compartment fires
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    2008-06-12Engineering analysisClosed 2008-09-08 Non-crash engine compartment fires
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    2010-01-05Equipment09V456000 Cues, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 service vehicles built on various chassis equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos. 68RV0010BA, 68RV0012CA, and 68RV0010EA. The…

    Remedy: Cues is working with carrier to remedy the affected vehicles. Repairs will be made by carrier free of charge. Please see carrier's defect report 09E-053. The safety recall began on January 5, 2010.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2014-08-29Electrical system14V407000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2007, to June 22, 2011, and GMC Sierra HD 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 22, 2007, to June 21, 2011, and...

    Remedy: GM will notify owners and dealers will replace the jumper harness with one that includes a 40 amp inline fuse, and provide the owner with supplemental Owner Manual information, free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2014.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2015-07-27Air bags15V324000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD trucks manufactured November 28, 2006, to August 29, 2008, and 2007-2008 GMC Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD trucks manufactured November 27, 2006, to...

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.

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    2020-02-11Air bags20V011000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with non-desiccated, passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN)...

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-866-522-9559.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 106 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 24 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 19 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 09V456000 · Equipment
  • Recall 14V407000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 15V324000 · Air bags
  • Recall 20V011000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 55% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.