2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 1%of 914 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 1% of the 914 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,000 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.
“Cracked Chevrolet dash flaps when windows rolled down creating visible distraction very similar to attached picture Chevrolet knows this is an ongoing issue for their 2007-2014 models and apparently won't do anything unless compelled to by a regulatory body. If I get into an accident I will make sure to advise of what caused the distraction. This is not only an eyesore but it is also incredibly dangerous. Who makes new vehicles with all the emissions standards and then skimps on the dash? This is such a problem there is a facebook group with 6,825 members and you can do find it by searching. …”
NHTSA complaint #11021607, filed 2017-09, 48,000 miles“Safety recall 10153. The solutions offered by GM is inadequate. They want to disconnect the washer heater and compensate with $100. 1. $100 dollars does not adequately reflect the value of this heated washer option and its loss or the devaluation of my vehicle if the feature is disabled. 2. The heated washer fluid option is a very important safety feature 3. The heated washer fluid system should be repaired, not disconnected. I want to know why GM is not replacing the modules with a equipment that resolves the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10411232, filed 2011-07, 56,348 miles“I was traveling from my home to alexandria,la. To pick up some parts for our farm. Weather conditions were changing from warm to cooler temperature due to an incoming cold front. Traveling 55 MPH on a new smooth section of la. Highway 1, when all of a sudden a loud glass shattering noise happened behind me. When I looked back I saw the rear window had shattered and all of the shattered glass had blown out towards the rear bed of the truck. I notified southern Chevrolet of the incident by driving by there to show the sales person the exploded condition of the window. …”
NHTSA complaint #10246572, filed 2008-10, 13,850 miles“2008 Chevrolet silverado - air conditioner blows hot air out of drivers side and cold air out of passenger side. Extremely hot air blows out of the drivers side whenever the air is set on 60 (hotter than the max 90). It occurred once before but was fixed by a mechanic costing a couple hundred dollars, but now it has begun again. I am not sure if a part was fixed or replaced but the issue ceased and now has started again.”
NHTSA complaint #10296727, filed 2009-12, 40,000 miles“Short in the electric windows switches for 2008 Chevrolet silverado. The drivers front window actuator has been replaced but all four window actuators have gone bad and must be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10406124, filed 2011-06, 24,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10230697Dec 15, 2022This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 10216372Jun 22, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10216361Jun 13, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10211770Apr 19, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 5 | 2% |
| 2023 | 8 | 2% |
| 2022 | 7 | 1% |
| 2021 | 7 | 1% |
| 2020 | 12 | 2% |
| 2019 | 19 | 2% |
| 2018 | 8 | 2% |
| 2017 | 20 | 3% |
| 2016 | 21 | 3% |
| 2015 | 38 | 3% |
| 2014 | 51 | 4% |
| 2013 | 8 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 1% |
| 2010 | 8 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 9 | 1% |
| 2007 | 10 | 1% |
| 2006 | 10 | 3% |
| 2005 | 19 | 4% |
| 2004 | 13 | 2% |
| 2003 | 17 | 2% |
| 2002 | 11 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 1% |
| 1999 | 10 | 2% |
| 1998 | 60 | 17% |
| 1997 | 78 | 14% |
| 1996 | 1 | 14% |
| 1994 | 2 | 20% |
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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