2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 91about this part
- Share
- 10%of 914 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 91 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 10% of the 914 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 6 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Door lock actuators do not always work first it was the passenger rear then driver rear now the passenger front is not working with the research I have don't I have come to the conclusion it is a very common problem even with low mileage trucks of this model year. The issue is not only annoying but can create a dangerous environment.”
NHTSA complaint #11235321, filed 2019-07, 150,000 miles“Fuel pump flow control module replacement 1500/2500, sierra 1500/2500) was never replaced by the dealer, vehicle stalled while driving, almost lost control while driving due to the engine stall. I took it to the dealership and they want to charge met to replace the fuel pump flow control module that was suppose the be fixed during the recall. I just bought this truck from the chevy dealer a month ago.”
NHTSA complaint #11384530, filed 2020-12, 76,000 miles“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. This is the exact part # and issue that I'm having but my VIN # isn't part of the recall. Is it possible that my VIN was missed?”
NHTSA complaint #10968700, filed 2017-03, 150,000 miles“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 was parked at a post office”
NHTSA complaint #11074144, filed 2018-02, 147,000 miles“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 was too hot to do so, and I ran into my girlfriends house screaming for a fire extinguisher!! As I was running back to remove as much as I could out of the truck her husband came out with the fire extinguisher and she came with the hose. …”
NHTSA complaint #11376427, filed 2020-11, 200,002 milesRelated service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28 | 22% |
| 2025 | 26 | 24% |
| 2024 | 43 | 13% |
| 2023 | 63 | 16% |
| 2022 | 140 | 21% |
| 2021 | 113 | 13% |
| 2020 | 117 | 16% |
| 2019 | 191 | 17% |
| 2018 | 104 | 20% |
| 2017 | 123 | 17% |
| 2016 | 119 | 15% |
| 2015 | 165 | 15% |
| 2014 | 341 | 24% |
| 2013 | 11 | 4% |
| 2012 | 21 | 10% |
| 2011 | 27 | 5% |
| 2010 | 21 | 6% |
| 2009 | 43 | 10% |
| 2008 | 91 | 10% |
| 2007 | 81 | 10% |
| 2006 | 48 | 13% |
| 2005 | 189 | 36% |
| 2004 | 267 | 34% |
| 2003 | 195 | 24% |
| 2002 | 20 | 4% |
| 2001 | 23 | 5% |
| 2000 | 20 | 3% |
| 1999 | 25 | 4% |
| 1998 | 23 | 6% |
| 1997 | 28 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
594 complaintsOther or unknown
87 complaintsBody and structure
60 complaintsEngine
44 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
37 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology