2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 1%of 914 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,453miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 1% of the 914 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,453 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 dangerous to drive”
NHTSA complaint #10898644, filed 2016-08, 213,000 miles“I was entering I-75 interstate ramp and moving along with traffic and about 70 MPH, the door locks started going up and down on there own, the instrument cluster needles started sporadically going up and down then they show no signs of anything, the airbag light came on along with the chime sound, the stability control light came on, the truck lost a little bit of power when trying to accelerate, I did smell a burnt wire odor. I have replaced the battery and alternator and still the problem exists. This has happen twice before this incident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10736191, filed 2015-07, 78,418 miles“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 the radio. I checked battery connections and after wiggling the positive battery cable, the power came on. The clock was set to 12:00, and the A/C was reset to 74. This was the first incident. After several incidents, my truck actually stalled in an intersection and I had to stop in the road to adjust the battery cable. …”
NHTSA complaint #10576069, filed 2014-03, 59,000 miles“Cylinder 1 misfire,collapsed lifter,dod/afm system failed. Ticking noise from engine before lifter failed.stability traction control also giving problems once problem with lifter started 144000 miles mostly highway this truck is only used for family outthings.not every day driver 3 days out of a 7 day week.”
NHTSA complaint #10981489, filed 2017-04, 35 miles“After having driven vehicle a short distance for an appointment, truck would not start an hour later; however, lights came on dash. I waited 10 seconds and tried it again, and it started no problem. Then no problem starting the next time but driving around town the radio start shutting off for about 3 seconds before coming back on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10744782, filed 2015-07, 101,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251708Feb 21, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on…
- 10232819Feb 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on…
- 10208053Jan 24, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on…
- 10197306May 25, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the steps to diagnosis and repair vehicles with various handling, vehicle dynamics…
- 10197297May 14, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on…
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 3 | 0% |
| 2021 | 2 | 0% |
| 2020 | 13 | 2% |
| 2019 | 51 | 5% |
| 2018 | 16 | 3% |
| 2017 | 10 | 1% |
| 2016 | 18 | 2% |
| 2015 | 20 | 2% |
| 2014 | 161 | 11% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 10 | 5% |
| 2011 | 18 | 3% |
| 2010 | 19 | 5% |
| 2009 | 13 | 3% |
| 2008 | 10 | 1% |
| 2007 | 12 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 3 | 0% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
594 complaintsElectrical system
91 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 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.
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