2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

What owners reported to NHTSA, ranked by how often and how seriously.

This is complaint data, not a random sample.

It only includes owners who chose to file a federal complaint, so it over-represents dramatic and safety-related problems and under-represents minor issues an owner just had fixed without reporting. Read this as what NHTSA complainants report most, not as this vehicle's true failure rate. Full methodology.

Component ranking

  1. #1

    airbag system

    231 unsafe, 5 annoyance

    236
    incidents
    Typical range: 44,000–110,000 mi

    Median 80,000 mi, based on 172 reports (45% had no usable mileage)

    • "I WAS NOTIFIED IN JULY 2016 OF A RECALL OF MY 2008 CHEVY SILVERADO FOR DEFECTIVE AIRBAGS. SO FAR I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY NOTIFICATION TO RECTIFY THIS PROBLEM. HAS THE PROBLEM BEEN RESOLVED? I THINK 4-1/2 YEARS IS LONG ENOUGH."~1,000 mi, complaint #1707465
    • "I WAS SHUTTING THE CENTER CONSOLE IN MY 2008 CHEVY SILVERADO AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND I TURNED THE KEY ON THE TRUCK TO START IT AND THE DRIVERS AIR BAG DEPLORED I HAVE NOT BEEN IN ACCIDENT OR HIT ANYTHING. I WANT TO MAKE A FULL REPORT OF THIS. *…"~44,000 mi, complaint #765106
    • "CHEVROLET DEFECTIVE LEFT FRONT SEAT AIR BAG POSITION SENOR. DEALER INDICATES A NEEDED RECALL. AIR BAGS WILL NOT OPERATE DUE TO THIS DEFECT. ONE OF MANY HE HAS REPLACED. *TR"~75,616 mi, complaint #779288
    • "WHEN IS GM GOING TO REPAIR THE AIR BAG IN THIS TRUCK"~110,000 mi, complaint #1735459
    • "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. No warning lights were illumi…"~278,000 mi, complaint #2131573
  2. #2

    other

    25 unsafe, 64 annoyance

    89
    incidents

    Mileage not reported in 81% of these reports - too few people reported an actual figure to show a reliable typical mileage.

    • "TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHEN THE CONTACT WENT TO CHANGE HIS LICENSE PLATE, HE NOTICED THAT THE SPARE TIRE WAS A DIFFERENT SIZE THAN THE REST OF THE TIRES. HE CONSULTED THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THEY RECEIVED OTHER COMPLAIN…"~2,400 mi, complaint #716876
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE FRACTURED IN THREE PLACES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILE…"~92,000 mi, complaint #1342266
    • "TAKATA RECALL. I JUST DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT IS TAKING SO LONG. SINCE OCTOBER 2016 THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL WITH NO REMEDY FOUND YET. MY TRUCK IS A 2008."~133,003 mi, complaint #1484677
    • "TAKADA RECALL CALLED CHEVY DEALER AND WAS TOLD THERE IS NO REMEDY AT THIS TIME.WHAT DO I DO NOW?"~140,000 mi, complaint #1439596
    • "2008 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 FIRE ON 11/20/20 I WAS DRIVING 3 MILES TO MY FRIENDS HOUSE AND AS SOON AS I PULLED UP, I SMELT FIRE. I GOT OUT TO FIND OUT THAT MY PASSENGER HEADLIGHT AND EVERYTHING UNDER THE HOOD WAS ON FIRE!! I TRIED TO LIFT THE HOOD BUT THAT WA…"~200,002 mi, complaint #1709047
  3. #3

    interior trim

    33 unsafe, 6 broken, 11 annoyance

    50
    incidents
    Typical range: 50,000–89,000 mi

    Median 67,500 mi, based on 56 reports (18% had no usable mileage)

    • "TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 50-[REDACTED ADDRESS] CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT WAS SMOKING A CIGAR AND DISPOSED THE ASHES OUT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW. SUDDENLY, HE SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. HE OBSERVED THAT THE HO…"~9,000 mi, complaint #711786
    • "DASHBOARD CRACKING OVER INSTRUMENT PANEL & PASSENGER AIR BAG, THIS ALSO HAPPENED TO MY 2012 SUBURBAN AS WELL. GM WON'T REPAIR OR ISSUE A RECALL."~50,000 mi, complaint #1279129
    • "TWO CRACKS IN THE DASH HAVE FORMED. ONE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND ONE ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE. THE CRACK ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE TRAVELS FROM THE DASH AIR BAG TO THE TOP JOINT BETWEEN THE TWO DASH PIECES. THE CRACK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE TRAVELS FROM THE JOINT BET…"~70,000 mi, complaint #1704119
    • "DASHBOARD HAS 3 LARGE CRACKS THAT OCCURRED WITH NO ACCIDENTS OR TRAUMA TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN CRACKS OCCURRED. THE CRACKS OCCURRED AT THREE DIFFERENT TIMES. THE TWO SMALLER CRACKS ARE AROUND THE AIRBAG HOUSING. (SEE PICTURES)"~91,000 mi, complaint #1251668
    • "MY DASHBOARD HAS CRACKS ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE. THE ONE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AFFECTS THE AIRBAG AND THE ONE ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAS A RUN THAT WON'T STOP. *TR"~172,000 mi, complaint #1666089
  4. #4

    power windows and locks

    24 unsafe, 7 broken, 5 annoyance

    36
    incidents
    Typical range: 33,500–70,000 mi

    Median 50,000 mi, based on 49 reports (13% had no usable mileage)

    • "PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILED. THE PASSENGER DOOR DOES NOT HAVE A OUTSIDE KEY LOCK TO UNLOCK THE DOOR. SHORTLY THERE AFTER THE DRIVER'S SIDE ACTUATOR FAILED. THEY BOTH FAILED PREMATURELY. I HAVE READ THERE ARE A GREAT NUMBER OF FAILURES BUT GM HAS N…"~2,500 mi, complaint #1372217
    • "BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW IN 2008, HAD PROBLEM WITH PASSENGER WINDOW NOT OPERATING, DEALERSHIP CHANGED OUT ACTUATOR. SINCE 2011 THE PASSENGER DOOR LOCK WILL NOT ENGAGE WITH FOB OR WITH THE MECHANISM ON THE DOOR NOR WILL IT ENGAGE WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT IN GEA…"~35,000 mi, complaint #1012477
    • "DRIVER SIDE FRONT AND BACK LOCKS JUST STOP WORKING ONE DAY. *TR"~48,500 mi, complaint #945576
    • "CAR WAS PARKED. DOOR LOCKED WITH REMOTE WHILE PERSON WAS IN THE CAR WITH DOORS AND WINDOWS CLOSED. UNABLE TO OPEN DOORS MANUALLY FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. UNABLE TO MANUALLY UNLOCK DOORS FROM INSIDE OR ROLL WINDOWS DOWN. PERSON INSIDE WAS TRAPPED AND UNABLE TO G…"~56,000 mi, complaint #1690110
    • "DOOR LOCKS STICK WHEN HOT OUTSIDE AND BREAK LIGHTS WON'T GO OFF.. I HAVE BEEN PULLED OVER BY POLICE AND GIVEN A WARNING TO GET LIGHTS FIXED.. I TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP THEY THINK IT COULD BE THE WIRING HARNESS OR DON'T KNOW WHAT IS CAUSING IT.. BUT IT'S DANG…"~213,000 mi, complaint #1311769
  5. #5

    corrosion and rust

    23 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    24
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=11, median 100,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK NEW 9/2008. FRAME WAS STARTING TO FLAKE OFF ITS FACTORY UNDERCOATING AND SOME RUST WAS SHOWING. PRESENT TIME JULY 2015 FRAME IS STILL FLAKING OFF ITS FACTORY UNDERCOATING AND RUSTING EVERYWHERE."~5,000 mi, complaint #1199942
    • "EXTENSIVE FRAME DAMAGE FROM PREMATURE RUST. THIS FRAME AT ONLY 10 YEARS OLD SHOULD NOT BE RUSTED COMPLETELY THOUGH."~96,000 mi, complaint #1499616
    • "VEHICLE ROCKER PANELS RUSTED ALL THE WAY THROUGH ,NOT MUCH STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY LEFT BOTH DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDES. VEHICLE HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED , WASHED AND RINSED OF ANY ROAD SALT ETC. DAILEY!! DURING LIFE OF VEHICLE. OTHER AREAS, WHEEL WELLS ,STOCK T…"~100,000 mi, complaint #1550163
    • "Premature frame rust. This vehicle was professionally undercoated 4 times using premium products (fluid film, NH OIL undercoating), and the frame has rotted prematurely. 132,000 miles and it will not pass inspection . Chevrolet should make this right, as I…"~132,000 mi, complaint #1839282
    • "The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while washing the vehicle, the contact became aware of rusted metal coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that the frame was completely rusted. The vehicle was taken to an in…"~160,978 mi, complaint #1997088
  6. #6

    wiring harness

    17 unsafe

    17
    incidents
    Typical range: 16,000–95,000 mi

    Median 78,500 mi, based on 27 reports (13% had no usable mileage)

    • "TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY [REDACTED ADDRESS] CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG BURNING ODOR. HE THEN NOTICED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS SMOKING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONT…"~3,100 mi, complaint #695309
    • "PRELUDE TO THIS EVENT, INVOLVING MY 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 (APPROX 16,200 MILES), WAS THE WARRANTY REPLACEMENT FOR THE FAILURE OF ALL 4 POWER DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS. THE ACTUATORS FAILED ONE AT A TIME AND EACH TIME AN ACTUATOR WOULD FAIL, THE VEHICLE WOULD…"~16,200 mi, complaint #737018
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, SUDDENLY THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD SHUT OFF AND FLASHED OFF AND ON. IN ADDITION, THE DOOR LOCKS WOULD E…"~50,000 mi, complaint #1167413
    • "EXPERIENCING SPORADIC ISSUES WITH MY TRUCKS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. WHAT WILL HAPPEN IS THAT AS I'M DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD (DOESN'T MATTER WHAT SPEED), I WILL HEAR A LOUD "POP" (SOUNDS EXACTLY LIKE A DESKTOP COMPUTER LOSING POWER) AND THEN MY DASHBOARD/MONITOR SCR…"~92,000 mi, complaint #1388771
    • "TRIED TO OPEN PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WINDOW FROM MASTER MODULE(SWITCH) ON DRIVER SIDE, NOTICE A BURNT ODOR. ON FARTHER INSPECTION I FOUND THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MODULE HAD SHORTED OUT WITH BURNT AND/OR MELTED WIRES AT THE CONNECTOR. POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD! I W…"~147,000 mi, complaint #1449459
  7. #7

    engine internal

    16 unsafe

    16
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=20, median 79,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN OVERPOWERING GASOLINE ODOR FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE AS THE VEHICLE WAS ABNORMALLY CONSUMING FUEL RAPIDLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NINE TIMES. THE VEHICLE…"~7,000 mi, complaint #808174
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, A SUDDEN BANGING AND RATTLING NOISE WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT A PISTON IN THE E…"~74,000 mi, complaint #1240519
    • "FIRST INCIDENT WITH THE ENGINE OCCURRED LESS THAN 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE. AT ROUGHLY 88K MILES I NOTICED A SKIP IN POWER/TORQUE ESPECIALLY WHEN GOING UPHILL AT A CONSTANT SPEED, A LIGHT LOSS OF POWER WAS NOTICED VERY BRIEFLY AS IF ONE CYLINDER WAS MISSING. LE…"~117,000 mi, complaint #1286286
    • "ENGINE LOST COMPRESSION AND STARTED TICKING WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH AND CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP IN TRAFFIC. THIS CAUSED A SAFETY CONCERN WITH MY 2 INFANT SONS AS PASSENGERS. THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS FLASHING WHICH RESULTED IN A CODE P0304."~124,000 mi, complaint #1285292
    • "5.3 MOTOR LIFTERS ARE GOING OUT BECAUSE OF THE FUEL MANAGEMENT BAD LIFTERS"~186,000 mi, complaint #1585573
  8. #8

    brake hydraulics

    11 unsafe

    11
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=11, median 12,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ATTACHED TRAILER CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SWAY ACROSS THE HIGHWAY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRIOR T…"~500 mi, complaint #676329
    • "I HAVE TAKEN MY 2008 CHEVY SILVERADO TRUCK TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIME TO THE DEALER FOR MANY DIFFERENT PROBLEMS. ONE SPECIFICALLY, BRAKES. THE BRAKES HAVE GIVEN ME A PROBLEM EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK AND HAVE BEEN REPLACED ONCE. AFTER REPLACEMENT THE PROBL…"~10,000 mi, complaint #718959
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH DOWNHILL AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKES, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THEY WE…"~29,400 mi, complaint #850041
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS. IN ADDITION, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO…"~53,387 mi, complaint #1248114
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE "SERVICE BRAKE TRAILER SYSTEM" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT PART NUMBERS: 20850923 AND 20904439 NEEDED TO BE REP…"~127,277 mi, complaint #1378104
  9. #9

    engine stall or no start

    3 stranded, 8 unsafe

    11
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=14, median 78,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. THE RISK OF A CRASH WAS INCREASED. TYPICALLY, THE VEHICLE WILL RESTART AFTER A BRIEF WAITING PERIOD. SPEED IS NOT A FACTOR WHEN THE…"~18,000 mi, complaint #707761
    • "THE ENGINE DOESN'T SLOW DOWN IMEDIATLY AFTER YOU RELEASE ACCELERATOR.. ALSO THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM COMES ON AND OFF IN MOTION... ALSO SOMETIMES SPEAKERS WORK AND SOMETIMES THE DON'T ...IN MOTION OR NOT.. I LOST CONTROL OF THE TRUCK AND HIT A TREE GOING ABOUT 4…"~51,000 mi, complaint #1512737
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT ALSO EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY STARTING THE VEHICLE DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE…"~98,000 mi, complaint #1284057
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH OR AT A STOP, ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS WOULD ILLUMINATE BEFORE THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER A FEW SECONDS. THE CONTACT CALLED TERRY CULLEN CHEVROLET ([RE…"~147,000 mi, complaint #1476889
    • "The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated the vehicle was unable to start. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Neither the manufacturer nor dealer was notified of the failure. The appr…"~210,000 mi, complaint #1814257
  10. #10

    control module

    9 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    10
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=13, median 38,500 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "I OWN A 2008 SILVERADO CREW CAB, AT AROUND 1080 MILES I LOST ALL INSTRUMENT GAUGES, FUEL, OIL, TEMPERATURE AND ODOMETER INCLUDING THE DRIVER INFORMATION SENSOR. THE ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT SHUT DOWN AS A RESULT OF THIS INCIDENT, WHERE THE VEHICLE DOES NOT DROP…"~1,080 mi, complaint #692901
    • "I WAS ON HIGHWAY 84 PASSING ANOTHER CAR AT SPEED 75 MPH THE DOOR LOCKS STARTED CAME ON AND OFF, THE SAFETY BELT LIGHTS CAME ON, THE ENGINE STARTED TO SLOW AND SPEED UP, THE CLOCK WENT FROM 4:00 PM TO 12:00 PM, THE DATE WENT TO 01/01/2004, THE A/C STARTED TO…"~28,300 mi, complaint #1387193
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD CRANK, BUT NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT THE CHASSIS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WAS CONTAMINATED AND NEEDED R…"~114,000 mi, complaint #1537600
    • "INSTRUMENT PANEL RANDOMLY GOES CRAZY AS WELL AS POWER LOCKS AND ENGINE SHUTS OFF GOING DOWN THE ROAD. SOMETIMES WILL NOT CRANK UP TAKES A FEW TIMES TURNING THE KEY"~119,000 mi, complaint #1335710
    • "ADDITIONALLY, A SMALL NUMBER OF 2007-2012 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT INCLUDE; 2008-2013 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, 2008-2009 CHEVROLET COLORADO VEHICLES; 2007-2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, 2008-2014 SUBURBAN, AND TAHOE VEHICLES; 2008-2013 GMC SIERRA AND 2009-2012 YUKON VE…"~165,000 mi, complaint #1561399
  11. #11

    instrument cluster

    8 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    9
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=12, median 91,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW IN 2008 AND WITH 40,000 MILES THE DASH BOARD HAS CRACKED IN 3 DIFFERENT PLACES, 1 CRACK IS ON THE CORNER OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WHICH COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE IF THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED JUST SITTING IN MY DRIV…"~40,000 mi, complaint #1379821
    • "[XXX] DASH BOARD IS ALL BROKEN UP. I HAVE HEAR ALOT OF THESE TRUCKS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR"~60,000 mi, complaint #1735130
    • "CRACKED DASHBOARD AROUND AIRBAG AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. WORRIED IF AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT FLYING PLASTIC DASHBOARD COULD CAUSE INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. MOVING"~95,000 mi, complaint #1491077
    • "DASH HAS CRACKED ALL THE WAY FROM THE AIRBAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE TO THE STEERING WHEEL// THERE IS A HUGE HOLE IN IT."~99,000 mi, complaint #1288860
    • " The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags); however, the contact was informed that the instrument panel failed to allow access…"~178,002 mi, complaint #2036686
  12. #12

    fuel pump

    3 stranded, 5 unsafe

    8
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=9)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE FRACTURED AND FAILED. THE FAILURE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MANUF…"~33,000 mi, complaint #1335814
    • "NO FUEL FROM FUEL PUMP, WAS RUNNING CUT-OFF WOULD NOT RE-START,LUCKILY I HAS JUST STOPPED FOR A SODA."~110,000 mi, complaint #1565328
    • "ENGINE STALLED MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE DRIVING. PULLED CODES AND FOUND U0109 FUEL PUMP MODULE COMMUNICATION. THERE IS ALREADY A RECALL BUT MY VEHICLE VIN DOES NOT APPLY. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES WITH THE PLACEMENT OF THIS MODULE CAUSING CORROSION INTERNALLY SHORTING…"~137,000 mi, complaint #1739345
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE FUEL PUMP RELAY AND THE FUEL PUMP FUSE WERE EXPERIENCING FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS…"~145,000 mi, complaint #1366288
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE WITH A FUEL PUMP MODULE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL I…"~172,000 mi, complaint #1334958
  13. #13

    brake pads and rotors

    5 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    6
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "WE PURCHASED TWO 2008 CHEVROLET PICK UP TRUCKS ON THE SAME DATE AND ARE EXPERIENCING A CONSISTENT PROBLEM WITH BRAKE ROTOR WARPING. I HAD TO HAVE THE ROTORS TURNED AFTER 3,000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 11,300 MILES. IT HAS HAD TO HAVE THE ROTORS TURNED AT 8,000 MILES…"~8,000 mi, complaint #716334
    • "TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES GRADUALLY TEND TO STOP WORKING. THE DEALER CHECKED THE BRAKES AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FINE. ANOTHER DEALER TOOK THE BRAKES APART AND FOUND THAT THEY WERE VERY W…"~15,000 mi, complaint #718967
    • "I HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP SHOP TWICE REGARDING THE SQUEALING BRAKES. THE FIRST TIME THEY SAID THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE FRONT BRAKES AND THEY REPLACED THEM AT NO COST. I HAD TO PAY FOR THE REAR BRAKE REPLACEMENT. I TOOK THE TRUCK BACK TWO WEE…"~34,000 mi, complaint #727742
    • "I DRIVE A 2008 CHEVY SILVERADO CREW CAB AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BRAKES WORE COMPLETELY TO THE METAL DUE TO THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE DEALERSHIP. I SPOKE WITH THE OWNER AND THEY ARE INCURRING SOME OF THE COST, BUT AFTER THEY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE THE BACK BRA…"~39,670 mi, complaint #842549
  14. #14

    engine oil consumption

    6 unsafe

    6
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=6)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, A LOUD TICKING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE CONSUMED A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO…"~52,000 mi, complaint #1098266
    • "I HAVE JUST OVER 150,000 MILES ON MY 5.3 LITER V8 I CONSTANTLY HAVE TO ADD OIL AND HAVE HAD TO SINCE I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK WITH 124,253 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. I GENERALLY ADD 2 QUARTS A MONTH. I HAVE BROUGHT THIS ISSUE TO MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND HAVE BEEN TOLD…"~125,000 mi, complaint #1555549
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ENGINE OIL WAS BEING CONSUMED PREMATURELY. THE CONTACT HAD TO REPLACE THE OXYGEN SENSOR MORE THAN ONCE DUE TO THE PREMATURE OIL CONSUMPTION. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE…"~145,000 mi, complaint #1040800
    • "EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION FOUND WHEN CHANGING OIL AT 3,000 MILES AND NO OIL WAS IN THE ENGINE AT ALL. "~146,202 mi, complaint #1211584
    • "THIS TRUCK DEVELOPED BIG OIL USE PROBLEM"~160,000 mi, complaint #1255298
  15. #15

    transmission automatic

    4 stranded, 2 unsafe

    6
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "NORMAL OPERATION UNTIL AUGUST 25, 2008. TRANSMISSION FAILURE OCCURRED ON A CITY STREET ENROUTE TO I-95. FAILED IN DRIVE AND COMPLETELY LOST REVERSE GEAR. LOUD SPINNING SOUND WAS HEARD. VEHICLE HAD 37, 351 MILES. THE MECHANIC AT MAROONE CHEVROLET SAID THE PROB…"~37,000 mi, complaint #686461
    • "I REVERSED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY INTO A TWO LANE ROAD. I PUT IT IN DRIVE AND THE TRUCK WOULD NOT MOVE. I HAD TO GET IT TOWED TO A GM DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID THE SPRAG CLUTCH FAILED AND SENT METAL PIECES THROUGH THE REST OF THE TRANSMISSION TO THE POINT THAT IT WAS…"~89,437 mi, complaint #1076487
    • "WE BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE ON 11/09/2016 AND ON 1/22/2017 THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITH NO INDICATOR LIGHT ON. TRANSMISSION MASTERS STATED THERE IS WATER IN THE TRANSMISSION DUE TO A FAULTY RADIATOR AND THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS BURNT."~168,000 mi, complaint #1357598
  16. #16

    abs module

    5 unsafe

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=8)

    • "ONE OF THE REAR WHEELS LOCKS UP INTERMITTENTLY WHEN TURNING A CORNER WHILE ROAD IS WET CAN HAPPEN ON LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE. WENT TO DEALERSHIP AND EXPLAINED THAT I HAD THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM WITH MY 2000 CHEVY SILVERADO WHICH COST ME ABOUT $2,000 TO HA…"~12,000 mi, complaint #803792
    • "FORTY-FIVE DAYS AFTER PURCHASING A USED 2008 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 4X4, THE 'SERVICE ABS AND STABILITRAK' WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED ON THE DRIVERS INFORMATIONAL SCREEN. FOLLOWING THE MANUFACTURES RECOMMENDATION TO RE-SET THE COMPONENTS DID NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUES…"~43,906 mi, complaint #806772
    • "BRAKE FLUID FLOWING OUT OF PIN HOLE IN ABS EHCU SYSTEM LOCATED ON THE LEFT FRAME RAIL UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT. EVERY TIME YOU PUSH BRAKE PEDAL LOSING ALL BRAKE FLUID. *KB"~72,000 mi, complaint #885066
    • "MY ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND MY BREAK LIGHT CAME ON ALSO.."~284,000 mi, complaint #1649503
  17. #17

    driveshaft axle cv

    5 unsafe

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=7)

    • "AFTER COMING TO A STOP THE TRUCK HAS A CLUNKING SOUND AND SLIPPING MOTION. IT FEELS AS IF THE TRUCK WAS HIT FROM THE REAR. THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES AFTER I BOUGHT THE TRUCK. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG WIT IT AS THE PROBLE…"~1,000 mi, complaint #1124590
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT WHILE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT INDICATED T…"~44,600 mi, complaint #1112321
    • "RUBBER BOOT ON FRONT DRIVER SIDE AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BOTH RIPPED AND AXLE SEAL LEAKING ON PASSENGER SIDE. *TR"~59,610 mi, complaint #1064693
  18. #18

    seatbelt and pretensioner

    5 unsafe

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=6)

    • "SEAT BELT LOCKS UP WHEN DRIVING ON SMOOTH ROADS. DOES NOT ALLOW DRIVER TO LEAN FORWARD TO LOOK IN BLIND SPOT OF DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW. HAPPENS ON SLIGHTLY BUMPY ROADS AND ON SMOOTH ROADS WHEN MAKING TURNS OR LANE CHANGES. HAPPENS EVERY DAY AND CAN BE REPRODUCED…"~15,600 mi, complaint #785856
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION INSIDE THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ROSSI CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (360 NJ-31, WA…"~28,000 mi, complaint #1606642
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT REPEATEDLY UNLATCHED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO…"~57,495 mi, complaint #961732
    • "SEAT BELT ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES WILL NOT LOCK ANY LONGER. THEY HAVE WORN OUT AND BROKE. THIS SEEMS VERY SIMILAR TO THE 2007 RECALL THAT HAPPENED. THIS IS A 2008 TRUCK."~60,000 mi, complaint #1387777
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWN 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ENTERING THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTING TO LATCH THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT IN THE BUCKLE, THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO LATCH IN SECURELY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRO…"~99,300 mi, complaint #1731982
  19. #19

    suspension arms and bushings

    5 unsafe

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "WHILE DRIVING I EXPERIENCED BALL JOINT FAILURE ON THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. THIS CAUSED ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ENDING UP IN A DTICH. THE ENTIRE RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION IS DAMAGED AND MUST BE REPLACED. *TR"~62,000 mi, complaint #841844
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE LEAF SPRING WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 88,000. "~88,000 mi, complaint #910034
    • "4/15/13 PASS. SIDE LEAF SPRING BROKE@10MPH. SPRING LANDED ON BRAKE LINE,& DRAGGING ON ROAD. I HEARD THE NOISE & STOPPED. 2ND. INCIDENT 4/28/14 DRIVER SIDE LEAF SPRING BROKE,@50MPH FELL AGAINST REAR TIRE. I COULD SMELL RUBBER BURNING & STOPPED AS SOON AS POSSIB…"~89,492 mi, complaint #1079249
    • "The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that shortly after purchasing the vehicle, the contact discovered that the driver’s side of the vehicle was lowered and was leaning to the side. Upon inspection it was discovered that the dri…"~287,000 mi, complaint #2087161
  20. #20

    battery and charging

    3 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=6)

    • "WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE TRACTION STABILITY LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH BRAKE LIGHT. THE DOOR LOCKS ACTIVATED AND ALL DASH BACKLIGHTING WENT OUT. AFTER SHUTTING OFF ENGINE, ALL ELECTRICAL POWER SHUT OFF TO INCLUDE THE CLOCK ON T…"~59,000 mi, complaint #1051438
    • "WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN MOMENTARILY AND CAME BACK. THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD WENT DARK, HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF, DOOR LOCKS CYCLED UP AND DOWN, AND RADIO TURNED OFF AND BACK ON. BROUGHT VEHICLE TO DEALERSH…"~75,000 mi, complaint #1009836
    • "A BATTERY ICON COMES ON MY DASH WITH A MESSAGE ABOUT THE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE SERVICED. IT DOES NOT MATTER IF THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY OR DRIVING THIS COMES ON FOR LONG ENOUGH TO READ THEN GOES OFF. THE TIRES PRESSURE SENSOR IS GIVING A MESSAGE…"~180,000 mi, complaint #1704963
  21. #21

    door latch and hinge

    3 unsafe, 1 broken

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "THE REAR DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK SO YOU CAN EXIT THE VEHICLE IN THE EVEN OF A CRASH. *TR"~29,840 mi, complaint #904107
    • "THE RIGHT REAR DOOR ACTUATOR WENT OUT NOT ALLOWING THE DOOR TO LOCK OR UNLOCK, OTHER THAN MANUALLY. NOT ONLY IS THIS A THEFT ISSUE, BUT A SAFETY ISSUE AS WELL. KIDS WERE ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR WHILE DRIVING WHICH IS AN APPARENT SAFETY PROBLEM AND AFTER READING…"~30,000 mi, complaint #908296
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT…"~49,000 mi, complaint #790535
  22. #22

    suspension struts shocks

    4 unsafe

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "I WAS COMING HOME FROM A TRIP AND AS I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY I HEARD THIS LOUD BANG AND METAL FLYING AND HITTING THE GROUND. I STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF TO INVESTIGATE AND FOUND UNDER MY TRUCK A 25-INCH PIECE OF METAL BELONGING TO THE SUSP…"~53,020 mi, complaint #1134854
    • "HALF OF THE MIDDLE LEAF SPRING ON BOTH SIDES CAME OUT.ONE IN 2018 AND ONE IN 2019 TRUCK WAS GOING 30 TO 50 MPH.VERY DANGEROUS!!!"~129,000 mi, complaint #1557189
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE THAT THE DRIVER SIDE MIDDLE SPRING HAD FRACTURED AND DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILU…"~139,000 mi, complaint #1276504
  23. #23

    fluid leak unspecified

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE TRANSMISSION LINES WOULD…"~15,000 mi, complaint #907348
    • "TRANSMISSION COOLANT LINES LEAKING AT CRIMPED ENDS WHERE RUBBER MEET METAL. *TR"~50,000 mi, complaint #1026854
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS APPROXIMATELY TWO INCHES OF WATER ON THE FLOORBOARD ON THE DRIVER'S FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WATER LEAKED IN FROM ON TOP OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTAC…"~216,000 mi, complaint #1705967
  24. #24

    fuel injector

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT 68 MPH, AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GASOLINE ENTERED THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE TO OCCUR. THE SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED FIVE TIMES DUE TO THE F…"~8,000 mi, complaint #782800
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SHOTTENKIRK CHEVROLET QUINCY ([REDACTED ADDRESS], QUINCY, IL 62301, [REDACTED PHONE]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL…"~130,000 mi, complaint #1493941
    • "I HAVE A SHORT IN MY FUEL PUMP FLOW CONTROL MODULE. IT CAUSES MY CAR TO STALL WHILE WHILE IN OPERATION, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T START, ETC. THIS ISSUE HAS HAUNTED ME FOR ABOUT A YEAR NOW. I FOUND A RECALL BULLETIN FROM GM; #14515B. TH…"~150,000 mi, complaint #1366233
  25. #25

    lighting exterior

    2 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT FAILED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE LOCAL MECHANIC REPLACED THE LOW BEAM BULB AND MODULE NUMEROUS TIMES; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE LOW…"~62,000 mi, complaint #1135491
    • "MY HEADLIGHTS KEEP GOING OUT,EVERY MONTH I HAVE TO REPLACE A HEADLIGHT. I HAVE TALKED WITH MANY PEOPLE THAT HAVE THE SAME YEAR MODEL AND PEOPLE WITH ONE YEAR OLDER AND ONE YEAR NEWER AND THEY ALL SAY THE SAMETHING HAPPENS TO THEM. SO WHAT IS THE PROBLEM. I HAV…"~85,000 mi, complaint #1686738
  26. #26

    power steering hydraulic

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND PROCEEDING TO TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL UNEXPECTEDLY MOVED BACK AND FORTH. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND LATER RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE…"~18,600 mi, complaint #726322
    • "WHILE DRIVING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, I SUDDENLY LOST BOTH POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. I WAS ABLE TO GET BACK INTO MY DRIVEWAY, BUT WITH CONSIDERABLE EFFORT. I CALLED MY MECHANIC AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP HAD FAILED, CAUSING THE POWER BRA…"~22,683 mi, complaint #1030307
    • "DRIVING AROUND CURVE ON RESIDENTIAL STREET IN MY 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO I CAME UPON AN ILLEGALLY PARKED CAR. I ATTEMPTED TO STEER AWAY FROM CAR WHEN STEERING LOCKED UP AND I COULD NOT AVOID HITTING CAR THEN CURB THEN GARAGE. STEERING MADE A STRANGE CLICKING…"~54,984 mi, complaint #798174
  27. #27

    stability and traction control

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=8)

    • "WAS AT A RED LIGHT WHEN VEHICLE CAME TO NO FUNCTION. STABILITRAK / TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AND OFF FOR MONTHS. TRUCK LOST DRIVING ABILITY AND LIGHTS BECAME COMING ON. LOST BRAKES, TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH STABILITRAK, AND TRACTION L…"~111,000 mi, complaint #997791
    • "ON MULTIPLE OCCURRENCES, DRIVING AT VARYING SPEEDS, WITHOUT TRACTION CONTROL DISENGAGED, THE PARKING BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROLS WARNING LIGHTS AND SOUNDS ACTIVATED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE LCD DIC INDICATED STABILITRAK OFF AND SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM MESSAGES…"~130,000 mi, complaint #1023571
  28. #28

    throttle and pedal

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "DRIVING 59 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON. ACCELERATED HARD TO PASS A TRUCK. ACCELERATOR STUCK OPEN AND COULD NOT STOP IT. HAD TO HIT BRAKES THREE TIMES, EACH TIME INCREASINGLY HARDER, UNTIL ACCELERATION STOPPED AND TRUCK STARTED TO SLOW. HAD ACCELERATED TO OVER 8…"~7,850 mi, complaint #896606
    • "PASSING A VEHICLE ON COUNTY BLACK TOP ROAD,ACCELERATED TO INITIATE PASSING GEAR. ACCELERATOR STUCK ENG RPM AT FULL SPEED. ATTEMPTED TO ALLEVIATE TO NO AVAIL. ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT TO NEUTRAL BUT WENT INTO REVERSE ALSO APPLIED BRAKES. AS A RESULT THERE WERE 420 FT…"~13,000 mi, complaint #852658
  29. #29

    wheel bearing

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "SILVERADO K1500 FRONT WHEEL BEARING WENT BAD COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT IF A PERSON DIDN'T KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM MIGHT BE. IT WAS DETECTED WHILE BEING DRIVEN.THE DATE OF REPAIR 8/26/20016"~31,616 mi, complaint #1317266
    • "THE VEHICLE SHAKES OUT THE BLUE WHEN I'M DRIVING APPROX.75 MPH"~81,069 mi, complaint #1435114
  30. #30

    wheel or rim

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE FELL OFF AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE AND FLIP THREE TIMES. THE DRIVER INJURED HIS UPPER BODY AND THE PASSENGER'S HEAD WAS INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS…"~3,250 mi, complaint #665605
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 EQUIPPED WITH 20 INCH WHEELS. TO CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHEELS WERE CONSTRUCTED USING THREE SEPARATE SECTIONS AND THE OUTER SECTION OF THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL HAD SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE…"~105,000 mi, complaint #1403117
    • "I EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE VIBRATION IN MY 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1/2 TON 4X4 AFTER HAVING MY WHEELS ROTATED. AFTER REBALANCING DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM A CLOSER EXAMINATION OF THE WHEEL REVEALED THAT IT WAS BROKEN. A LONG CRACK HAD DEVELOPED. MY VEHICLE…"~175,000 mi, complaint #672264
  31. #31

    ac compressor and refrigerant

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO - AIR CONDITIONER BLOWS HOT AIR OUT OF DRIVERS SIDE AND COLD AIR OUT OF PASSENGER SIDE. EXTREMELY HOT AIR BLOWS OUT OF THE DRIVERS SIDE WHENEVER THE AIR IS SET ON 60 (HOTTER THAN THE MAX 90). IT OCCURRED ONCE BEFORE BUT WAS FIXED BY A…"~40,000 mi, complaint #749406
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A MOLD ODOR CAME OUT OF THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. THE ODOR CAUSED THE PASSENGERS TO COUGH AND THEIR EYES TO BURN. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED. THE DEALER (PRESTON HOOD CHEVRO…"~110,647 mi, complaint #1495213
  32. #32

    acceleration loss or hesitation

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND POWER TRAIN WARING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT A MESSAGE STATING THAT THE ENGINE POWER RED…"~110,000 mi, complaint #1015131
  33. #33

    catalytic converter

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=7)

    • "THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAD STRONG SULFUR SMELL AFTER THE FIRST YEAR. I COMPLAINED TO CHEVY DEALER AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. BY YEAR THREE I COMPLAINED FOR THE THIRD TIME AGAIN WAS TOLD NO PROBLEM THE COMPUTER DIDN'T SHOW A CODE. I ASKED THE MECHANIC…"~28,000 mi, complaint #1015397
  34. #34

    exhaust system

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "EXHAUST BOLTS BROKEN THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM CAUSES EXHAUST TO LEAK AND ENGINE WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON. *TR"~53,000 mi, complaint #995875
  35. #35

    glass and windshield

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "I HAVE A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO WITH VERY LOW MILEAGE. THE ISSUE IS A STRUCTURALLY DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD. THE WINDSHIELD STARTED CRACKING UNDER THE DRIVER SIDE MOLDING AND HAS PROGRESSED TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE WINDSHIELD. I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT NOTHING H…"~7,500 mi, complaint #714775
    • "I WAS TRAVELING FROM MY HOME TO ALEXANDRIA,LA. TO PICK UP SOME PARTS FOR OUR FARM. WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE CHANGING FROM WARM TO COOLER TEMPERATURE DUE TO AN INCOMING COLD FRONT. TRAVELING 55 MPH ON A NEW SMOOTH SECTION OF LA. HIGHWAY 1, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN…"~13,850 mi, complaint #693718
  36. #36

    key fob and immobilizer

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S PASSLOCK SYSTEM TO START THE VEHICLE WAS MALFUNCTIONING. THE DEALER (ASHEVILLE CHEVROLET, [REDACTED ADDRESS], ASHEVILLE, NC 28806, [REDACTED PHONE]) STATED THAT THERE W…"~96,000 mi, complaint #1519569
  37. #37

    noise or vibration unspecified

    2 annoyance

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "DESIGN DEFECT - EXTENDED CAB - LOW TO HIGH VOLUME HIGH PITCH WIND HOWL WHEN DRIVING INTO A HEAD WIND DEPENDING ON INTENSITY & DIRECTION OF WIND. LOUD ENOUGH THAT AN ONSTAR OPERATOR COULD HEAR IT & IT COULD BE RECORDED ON THE DEALER"S GENERAL MANAGERS VOICE MA…"~1,000 mi, complaint #678379
  38. #38

    steering rack mechanical

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR MAINTENANCE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE POWER STEERING GEAR RACK SHOWED A FLUID LEAK. IF THE LEAK PERSISTED, THE POWER STEERING GEARS WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED…"~58,000 mi, complaint #1367357
    • "WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND MAKING TURN VEG STEERING MAKES LOUD SOUND AND STEERING WHEEL MAKES VIBRATING SOUND AND LOCKS TEMPORARILY. A CODE TURNED ON THAT READS STABILIZER TRACKABILITY IT STAYED ON FROM THAT TIME UNTIL NOW."~167,005 mi, complaint #1397932
  39. #39

    tire failure

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE SIDEWALL PEELED APART ON CHEVY 2008 SILVERADO WITH AMERITRAC TIRES 245/70R17 WITH ONLY 10,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. WHEN I TOOK THE TIRE TO THE DEALER, SINCE IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN UNDER WARRANTY THEY CLAIMED IT WAS DUE TO A PUNCTURE IN T…"~10,000 mi, complaint #813716
  40. #40

    engine cooling

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "VEHICLE THROWS CODE P0128 (COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR). FANS RUN ON HIGH, LOSES POWER, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. IT HAPPENS AT RANDOM. WE REPLACED SENSOR WITH A NEW GM ONE...BUT IT DID NOT HELP. VEHICLE STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AND IS STILL THROWIN…"~43,488 mi, complaint #775471
  41. #41

    engine head gasket

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "BOTH CYLINDER HEADS ARE CRACKED. COMPRESSION WAS AFFECTED FOR POOR PERFORMANCE.```````````````````````````````````` *TR"~35,000 mi, complaint #1167028
  42. #42

    evap system

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "ENGINE LIGHT WITH THE CODE P0455 P0455 EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM, AND WHEN I TRY TO FILL THE GAS TANK, THE GAS PUMP AT THE GAS STATION KEEPS SHUTTING OFF! ANY HELP WITH THIS?"~93,500 mi, complaint #1445985
  43. #43

    fuel tank and lines

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FUEL SENDING UNIT MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING BECAUSE THE FUEL SENDING UNIT SENT AN INCO…"~80,000 mi, complaint #1454872
  44. #44

    hv system fault reduced power

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 60 MILES/HR AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT POPPED ON AND MY CAR SLOWED ALL THE WAY DOWN TO AROUND 30MILES/HR ALMOST CREATING AND ACCIDENT. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT READS "ENGINE POWER REDUCED". *TR"complaint #1147535
  45. #45

    infotainment head unit

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "THE FRONT RADIO SPEAKERS DO NOT WORK MOST OF THE TIME. BECAUSE OF THIS THE WARNING CHIMES CANNOT BE HEARD. *TR"complaint #1073230
  46. #46

    parking sensors

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REVERSE PARKING ASSIST MECHANISM FAILED. THE RED WARNING LIGHTS IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WOULD FREEZE IN COLDER TEMPERATURES AND WOULD INTERMITTENTLY SHUT OFF INDEPENDENTLY.…"~24,000 mi, complaint #838509
  47. #47

    starter

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "I STOPPED AT A STORE ON MY WAY HOME LAST NIGHT AND WHEN I GOT BACK IN THE TRUCK AND STARTED IT, IT MADE A NOISE LIKE IT WOULD IF YOU TURNED THE KEY AND THE ENGINE WAS ALREADY RUNNING. I HAD THE SAME RESPONSE FROM STARTING IT THIS MORNING AFTER IT SAT IN MY GA…"~56,000 mi, complaint #1131706
  48. #48

    torque converter

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "I HAVE A VIBRATION ON MY PICKUP THAT HAS ALWAYS BEEN THERE SINCE IT WAS NEW, BUT IT GOT WORSE AND HAPPENS ALL THE TIME ON DEC 22, 2008. IT WOULD VIBRATE AROUND 65 MPH BUT NOT OFTEN SO I THOUGHT IT MAY BE ROAD CONDITIONS. IT HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER UNDER WARRAN…"~42,000 mi, complaint #704831
  49. #49

    unintended acceleration

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE W…"~23,000 mi, complaint #900651
  50. #50

    wiper and washer

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "SAFETY RECALL 10153. THE SOLUTIONS OFFERED BY GM IS INADEQUATE. THEY WANT TO DISCONNECT THE WASHER HEATER AND COMPENSATE WITH $100. 1. $100 DOLLARS DOES NOT ADEQUATELY REFLECT THE VALUE OF THIS HEATED WASHER OPTION AND ITS LOSS OR THE DEVALUATION OF MY VEH…"~56,348 mi, complaint #865178

Recall-sized clusters

These are large batches of near-identical complaints (recall notifications, service campaigns), kept separate from the ranking above so they don't drown out individually-reported problems.

Not matched to any cluster below: every campaign NHTSA has on file for this exact make/model/year is 09V325000, 21V050000, 21V052000. This is a vehicle-wide list, not an attribution - see below for which clusters have a real, complainant-cited match.

NHTSA investigations

Search NHTSA's own recall and complaint database for CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 directly.