2008 Chevrolet Silverado Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 162 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, 1% of the 162 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 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.
“The front speakers and one of the extended cab doors speakers do not work.can not hear the warning chime. Sometimes when the truck has been driven for awhile the speakers in the driver's side starts to work. As of 07/11/14 the passenger side door speakers doesn't work unless the truck has been driven for awhile.. I've contacted GM several times on this issue and get the same response, they can not help me without paying them a fee.... I tell them what is happening and they don't care. I sent an email to them on 07/12/14 and haven't heard from them yet. …”
NHTSA complaint #10610234, filed 2014-07, 60,000 miles“2008 chevy Silverado 4x4 wt. Driver side airbag did not deploy during crash. Vehicle impact was on the front. A fatality occurred during this crash. (passenger in other vehicle) point of impact was front of Silverado into passenger side of other vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10678613, filed 2015-01Related service bulletins
- 10113889Mar 1, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with a list of modules to check for communication with the scan tool, if the navigation radio does not display…
- 10112299Jan 27, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only)
- 10113810Aug 18, 2015This warranty administration bulletin provides dealership personnel with policy and procedure requirements for essential tools that include consumable parts (U.S. Only).
- 10113796Aug 6, 2015This informational bulletin provides information on the proper use of GM floor mats.
- 10113788Aug 3, 2015This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
- 10113701Jun 22, 2015This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on when and how to submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).
- 10113688Jun 12, 2015This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with Global Warranty Management (GWM), Warranty Parts Center (WPC), and Parts Return Program information.
- 10113687Jun 11, 2015This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade.
- 10113654May 15, 2015This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade.
- 10113652May 15, 2015This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 7 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 11 | 2% |
| 2003 | 12 | 2% |
| 2002 | 11 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 1% |
| 2000 | 11 | 1% |
| 1999 | 12 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 5 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado
62 complaintsElectrical system
48 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
18 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado
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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