Complaints
221
per 10K Sold
4.8
US Sales
465,065
Crashes
18
Fires
6
Injuries
21
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#162 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:84,411 mi
Crash-related:10
#244 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:55,154 mi
Fires:3
#317 complaints
Latches / Locks
Avg mileage:50,704 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 62 | 10 | — | 84,411 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 44 | — | 3 | 55,154 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 17 | — | — | 50,704 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 11 | — | — | 101,363 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 11 | — | 1 | 61,392 mi | |
| Body Structure | 8 | 3 | 1 | 70,448 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | — | — | 77,165 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 5 | — | — | 68,667 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 1 | — | 79,250 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Firerelated | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Drum:Shoes/Linings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 1 | — | — | — |
Airbags
62
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,411
Electrical Faults
44
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
55,154
Latches / Locks
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,704
Engine Problems
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,363
Transmission / Drivetrain
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
61,392
Body Structure
8
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
70,448
Seat Belt Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,165
Structural Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,667
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,250
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Firerelated
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Drum:Shoes/Linings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Electric
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2008 Chevrolet Silverado — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2008 Chevrolet Silverado has 221 NHTSA complaints, 18 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 62 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado?
Top reported problems: Airbags (62 complaints, avg 84,411 mi); Electrical Faults (44 complaints, avg 55,154 mi); Latches / Locks (17 complaints, avg 50,704 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 71,438 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado?
NHTSA complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado include 18 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 21 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Silverado reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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