2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 60about this part
- Share
- 7%of 914 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 60 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 7% of the 914 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am complaining about the safety of my truck frame. It is completely rusted through in a few spots and I don't know how safe it is to keep driving. This is a combination of poor engineering/ cheap steel from GM's side and the highly corrosive chemicals that are put on the roads in new england from the DOT. Gm has clearly stated that they will not help me with this problem and I am on my own to cover the cost of a new frame or a new vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11141562, filed 2018-10, 98,000 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 miles“My dash has cracks in many places that started within 6 months after the warranty expired. It continues to get worse. However what concerns me the most is they're three located around the passenger side airbag. How is this not a safety issue? If my airbag inflates the dash could puncture the airbag or pieces can be thrown toward the passenger or even the driver. If you search GM cracked dash you will find endless articles and videos of people with the same issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11098838, filed 2018-05, 37,000 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!! As I started to run for help, I tripped over a large size curb and landed on my face. My neck, shoulders and back have been difficult to move since this happened. I tried to lift the hood but that was too hot to do so, I ran into my friends house screaming for a fire extinguisher!! …”
NHTSA complaint #11384545, filed 2020-12, 122,000 miles“Pulling out of a parking lot I started to accelerate, to get into traffic I heard a horn and looked over, only to run straight into a light pole. It was a pretty strong impact. My airbag did not deploy and my face and head hit the steering wheel.”
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 2% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 8 | 3% |
| 2023 | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 | 13 | 2% |
| 2021 | 29 | 3% |
| 2020 | 26 | 3% |
| 2019 | 22 | 2% |
| 2018 | 11 | 2% |
| 2017 | 20 | 3% |
| 2016 | 21 | 3% |
| 2015 | 46 | 4% |
| 2014 | 90 | 6% |
| 2013 | 75 | 25% |
| 2012 | 35 | 16% |
| 2011 | 72 | 13% |
| 2010 | 38 | 10% |
| 2009 | 54 | 12% |
| 2008 | 60 | 7% |
| 2007 | 55 | 6% |
| 2006 | 16 | 4% |
| 2005 | 15 | 3% |
| 2004 | 15 | 2% |
| 2003 | 27 | 3% |
| 2002 | 30 | 6% |
| 2001 | 30 | 6% |
| 2000 | 33 | 5% |
| 1999 | 53 | 9% |
| 1998 | 15 | 4% |
| 1997 | 12 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
594 complaintsElectrical system
91 complaintsOther or unknown
87 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.
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