2008 Chevrolet Silverado Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 162 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, 2% of the 162 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,000 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.
“There was a very strong gasoline smell with the vehicle running. While looking for the source, I noticed fuel spraying out under the passenger side of the vehicle. The dealership determined that it was the high pressure fuel line that was leaking. I do not know if this is a deign flaw, a defect in the part or poor workmanship, but it could have had serious consequences if the fuel had ignited, which was possible with the pressure and volume of the leak. It was replaced without charge due to it being a safety factor . The truck is not driven in extreme conditions. …”
NHTSA complaint #10532250, filed 2013-07, 48,000 miles“I bought this vehicle used with about 66,000 miles on the odometer. Shortly thereafter, the check engine light came on, and I found an evaporative emissions code stored. I cleared the code and went about my business. Not long after, I went to fill the truck with fuel and gasoline spilled out from the top of the gas tank without coming up the filling neck. When I got around to taking the tank off the trunk to look for the cause of the issue, I found that the top plate of the fuel sending unit had rusted through and left an approximate 1 x 1/2 hole where fuel and vapor was able to escape. …”
NHTSA complaint #10650135, filed 2014-10, 68,500 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact observed fuel leaking from the undercarriage of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the fuel line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10694073, filed 2015-03, 25,000 miles“2008 Chevrolet Silverado. Consumer complains about gas mileage, truck bouncing on highway, and front rotors the dealer replaced the driver side rear shocks, rack and pinion and machined the rotors.”
NHTSA complaint #10327469, filed 2010-04Related service bulletins
- 10113404Feb 8, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. Dealer should…
- 10113662May 27, 2015This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.
- 10113566Feb 20, 2015This informational bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors.
- 10112023Jan 23, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that after refueling the fuel gauge will show empty. Technician may find…
- 10112436Oct 30, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicles may have a Service Engine Soon lamp, engine misfire on cylinder 1, 4, 6, or 7…
- 10112597Nov 21, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a buzz or rattle type noise during light acceleration around 1200-2000…
- 10112571Nov 14, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. Dealer should…
- 10037499Nov 1, 2010Gm: there may be reduced power and an internal trouble code in high temperatures or when near the towing limit.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | 5% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 5 | 4% |
| 2013 | 3 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 9 | 12% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 7 | 9% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 4% |
| 2006 | 8 | 4% |
| 2005 | 17 | 5% |
| 2004 | 22 | 4% |
| 2003 | 26 | 4% |
| 2002 | 23 | 3% |
| 2001 | 48 | 5% |
| 2000 | 80 | 6% |
| 1999 | 37 | 2% |
| 1998 | 12 | 4% |
| 1997 | 24 | 9% |
| 1996 | 14 | 8% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 11 | 5% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 | 3 | 14% |
| 1988 | 2 | 13% |
| 1984 | 1 | 20% |
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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