Complaints
221
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
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:84,411 mi
Crash-related:10
#244 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:55,154 mi
Fires:3
#317 complaints
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 62 | 10 | — | 84,411 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 44 | — | 3 | 55,154 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 17 | — | — | 50,704 mi | |
| ENGINE | 11 | — | — | 101,363 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 11 | — | 1 | 61,392 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 8 | 3 | 1 | 70,448 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 | — | — | 74,157 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 5 | — | — | 77,165 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 5 | — | — | 68,667 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | 1 | — | 79,250 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | — | — | 87,648 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | — | — | 76,832 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | — | — | 34,270 mi | |
| TIRES | 4 | 1 | — | 38,510 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | — | — | 43,247 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | — | — | 71,500 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | 1 | — | 60,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 48,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 46,750 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | 1 | — | 50,764 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | 119,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 1 | — | — | 63,445 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 68,875 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | 131,000 mi | |
| FIRERELATED | 1 | — | 1 | 260,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 4,205 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 1 | — | — | 13,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | — |
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