2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 914 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 1% of the 914 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,500 miles.
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.
“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 have had my mechanic and other mechanics look at it and none of them can figure it out. Please help with this problem. It does not matter if im sitting still or in motion ,ive had them go out at different times.”
NHTSA complaint #11366030, filed 2020-08, 85,000 miles“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“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 beam bulb and module continued to fail. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in the manufacturer headlight recall. The NHTSA campaign number was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10661540, filed 2014-12, 62,000 miles“Fleet user of the 1500 chevy pickup trucks. Issue reported, head light out. Diagnoses showed burnt wires on the head light plug to bulb connecter. Repair performed was to replace the harness on both left and right head lights to correct a melting plug connecter. Most time its is one headlight affected at a time, but the loss of both head lights is seen.”
NHTSA complaint #10572548, filed 2014-03“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500. Whenever the ignition was started, a sulfuric egg odor expelled throughout the air vents. In addition, the driver and passenger experienced nausea and vomiting due to being exposed to the odor. They are in the process of being tested for the symptoms. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection, but they could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer on fifteen separate occasions for the identical failure, but there were no resolutions. …”
NHTSA complaint #10263280, filed 2009-03, 10 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10239629Jul 13, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with information on available BCM calibrations to restore bulb outage detection on vehicles produced by a second stage manufacturer…
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10232137Feb 14, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with information on available BCM calibrations to restore bulb outage detection on vehicles produced by a second stage manufacturer…
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 12 | 3% |
| 2022 | 4 | 1% |
| 2021 | 6 | 1% |
| 2020 | 12 | 2% |
| 2019 | 16 | 1% |
| 2018 | 7 | 1% |
| 2017 | 16 | 2% |
| 2016 | 17 | 2% |
| 2015 | 28 | 3% |
| 2014 | 40 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 9 | 2% |
| 2008 | 6 | 1% |
| 2007 | 19 | 2% |
| 2006 | 8 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 2% |
| 2004 | 10 | 1% |
| 2003 | 7 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 12 | 3% |
| 2000 | 9 | 1% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 2% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
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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