2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 8%of 191 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 8% of the 191 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2008 silverado 2500hd with 48,000 miles on it and just noticed two cracks have formed above the passenger airbag. Even though the warranty has expired I feel this is a manufacturing defect and should be replaced by Chevrolet at no charge. The vehicle has always been stored sun protected except when traveling. At that time a dash screen is used for sun protection. I contacted the Chevrolet customer assistance center immediately and they had me take my vehicle to a Chevrolet dealer for examination. I had my vehicle examined at the Chevrolet dealership on march 21, 2016. …”
NHTSA complaint #10852813, filed 2016-03, 48,000 miles“The dash has cracked by the passenger side airbag toward the center of the dash and attachment points between the middle dash panel and front dash panel (window defroster) have broken off allowing dash to flex. This posses a sever safety risk in the case of an airbag deployment and causing dash components to potentially break free and become deadly projectiles during a wreck.”
NHTSA complaint #11003695, filed 2017-07, 59,878 miles“Vehicle has been stalling and losing trailer brakes. There is a recall on this but this particular truck did not fall in the recall. The trailer brake module on the frame rail of the truck was full of water. I has been replaced and all is good now. Could have been a very bad situation but was able to prevent an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10860993, filed 2016-04, 250,000 miles“The dashboard around the passenger air bag has cracked along the upper left outline of the air bag and the crack has ran into the air bag seam. Also on the opposite side, the dashboard has also cracked in a similar way around the instrument cluster. This crack is getting longer and running towards the air vent. I am concerned that the integrity of the air bag has been compromised and that a possible impact may cause flying pieces of plastic on both driver and passenger.”
NHTSA complaint #10735639, filed 2015-07, 36,600 miles“My dashboard has cracked around the passenger's airbag. There was no indecent that caused the crack - I just got in the truck one day and noticed a small crack. Over the past year it has progressively gotten worse to the point that I am concerned that it is a safety issue. The dashboard also has a large crack on the driver's side but my greatest concern is the danger presented by an airbag deployment that could easily send shards of sharp plastic shrapnel into the face of my passenger or that it could damage the airbag and prevent it from functioning properly. …”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 15% |
| 2025 | 8 | 26% |
| 2024 | 24 | 17% |
| 2023 | 8 | 17% |
| 2022 | 21 | 22% |
| 2021 | 7 | 8% |
| 2020 | 10 | 9% |
| 2019 | 8 | 11% |
| 2018 | 6 | 11% |
| 2017 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 7 | 6% |
| 2015 | 22 | 12% |
| 2014 | 7 | 18% |
| 2013 | 13 | 25% |
| 2012 | 8 | 15% |
| 2011 | 13 | 13% |
| 2010 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 11 | 18% |
| 2008 | 15 | 8% |
| 2007 | 14 | 7% |
| 2006 | 5 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 | 8 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
106 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
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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