MYRModel Year Report

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

▲ Better than typical
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:57:04.240Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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
31
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

45% of complaints

Complaints per year

1994: 1 complaint 1994 1996: 1 complaint 1997: 61 complaints 1998: 67 complaints 1999: 47 complaints 1999 2000: 80 complaints 2001: 72 complaints 2002: 50 complaints 2003: 42 complaints 2003 2004: 41 complaints 2005: 46 complaints 2006: 52 complaints 2007: 39 complaints 2008: 31 complaints 2008 31 2009: 10 complaints 2010: 2 complaints 2011: 29 complaints 2012: 23 complaints 2013: 26 complaints 2014: 10 complaints 2015: 52 complaints 2015 2016: 51 complaints 2017: 13 complaints 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 22 complaints 2019 2020: 42 complaints 2021: 40 complaints 2022: 28 complaints 2023: 15 complaints 2023 2024: 50 complaints 2025: 12 complaints 2026: 2 complaints
1994: 1 complaint 1994 1996: 1 complaint 1997: 61 complaints 1997 1998: 67 complaints 1999: 47 complaints 1999 2000: 80 complaints 2001: 72 complaints 2001 2002: 50 complaints 2003: 42 complaints 2003 2004: 41 complaints 2005: 46 complaints 2005 2006: 52 complaints 2007: 39 complaints 2008: 31 complaints 2008 31 2009: 10 complaints 2010: 2 complaints 2011: 29 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2013: 26 complaints 2013 2014: 10 complaints 2015: 52 complaints 2015 2016: 51 complaints 2017: 13 complaints 2017 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 22 complaints 2019 2020: 42 complaints 2021: 40 complaints 2021 2022: 28 complaints 2023: 15 complaints 2023 2024: 50 complaints 2025: 12 complaints 2025 2026: 2 complaints
1994: 1 complaint 1994 1996: 1 complaint 1997: 61 complaints 1997 1998: 67 complaints 1999: 47 complaints 1999 2000: 80 complaints 2001: 72 complaints 2001 2002: 50 complaints 2003: 42 complaints 2003 2004: 41 complaints 2005: 46 complaints 2005 2006: 52 complaints 2007: 39 complaints 2008: 31 complaints 2008 31 2009: 10 complaints 2010: 2 complaints 2011: 29 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2013: 26 complaints 2013 2014: 10 complaints 2015: 52 complaints 2015 2016: 51 complaints 2017: 13 complaints 2017 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 22 complaints 2019 2020: 42 complaints 2021: 40 complaints 2021 2022: 28 complaints 2023: 15 complaints 2023 2024: 50 complaints 2025: 12 complaints 2025 2026: 2 complaints

2008: 31 complaints

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YearComplaints
19941
19961
199761
199867
199947
200080
200172
200250
200342
200441
200546
200652
200739
200831
200910
20102
201129
201223
201326
201410
201552
201651
201713
201819
201922
202042
202140
202228
202315
202450
202512
20262

Known problem areas

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

Air bags

45% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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Airbag and steering wheel problems. Neither driver's nor passenger's airbag deployed in a major crash. Our truck was hit by a fully loaded dump truck, speed unknown. Our driver had "mustang sign," bruising to chest. Passenger had seatbelt bruising.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-12

Purchased new 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. Vehicle was involved in head on collision resulting in the vehicle being totaled by insurance company. The air bag did not deploy and onstar which is standard in the vehicle did not respond.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-09-10

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. While reversing, the vehicle stalled and completely shut off and the service air bags and pass lock sensor illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-12-03

Electrical system

19% · 6 reports

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

CRASHFIRE
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Started vehicle, drove 100 yards, check charging system popped up on display, smoke immediately started pouring in vents as it burst into flames under the hood. Got kids out and called fire department.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-06-08

My 2008 3500 duramax diesel truck went into limp mode while on the interstate 15 next to the concrete k-rail. Imagine heavy traffic, a fully loaded semi behind you, and then slamming on the breaks. This is what happened.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-02-01

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 162,000.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-15

Engine and engine cooling

6% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing exhaust system.

Engine

6% · 2 reports
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I was driving down the interstate and check engine light came on, digital dash stated "Power reduced" + "Exhaust filter requires cleaning", and speed dropped to no more than 45MPH. = = after a few minutes, operation was back to normal.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-28

Wheels

3% · 1 report

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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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
  3. R
    2010-06-11Electrical system10V240000 GM is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Buick, lucerne; Cadillac dts; hummer H2; model year 2008-2009 Buick enclave; Cadillac cts; model year 2007-2009 Cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade…

    Remedy: Dealers will permanently disable and remove the heated washer fluid module. An updated page for the owner manual will be provided and inserted in the owner manual to document that the feature has…

    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.

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  5. R
    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.

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

Buy-smart checklist

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 14 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 10V240000 · Electrical system
  • 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 3500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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.