2008 Chevrolet Silverado Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 11%of 162 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, 11% of the 162 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“3 of 4 door lock actuators have failed. Called chevy and had me bring to dealership to have tested and dealership did confirm that was actuators. Chevy not willing to cover cost of replacing faulty parts. I am unable to use door locks on 3 of my 4 doors.”
NHTSA complaint #10553314, filed 2013-11, 15,000 miles“3 of 4 electric door locks do not work. Multiple message boards with people complaining about door lock actuators no longer working on this model/year. Safety concern as I have to climb into back seat to unlock doors when my children are in the back.”
NHTSA complaint #10547915, filed 2013-10, 27,000 miles“All four doors would not lock or unlock by pressing the lock button on either front doors or by using the remote when stopped. It scares me as a parent of a seven year old that the doors may not lock when needed and my child could accidentally open the door when driving anywhere at any speed. For the safety of my family and friends this really concerns me because if we were in an accident what if the doors couldn't unlock by button or manually or lock to keep passengers in while driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #10670342, filed 2015-01, 95,100 miles“My rear passenger door does not lock/unlock. Huge safety hazard. The door can be opened while the vehicle is traveling 70 MPH. This is also a security issue. I can lock the vehicle with the key fob only to learn that the rear door will not lock. If I lock it manually, then it will not open with the key fob. This is a huge inconvenience, I have to unlock it manually. The dealer stated that this is a very common problem. Internet research shows that this has happened to thousands of people. This should be a recall!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10536711, filed 2013-08, 80,000 miles“Have lost operable of passenger rear door lock, and the other three doors on my crew cab Silverado have begun to have the issues of not locking/unlocking when set by system or on demand by person driving the truck. This doesn't allow for the doors to lock/unlock after vehicle is moved to and from the parked position. This could be considered a safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10436072, filed 2011-11, 45,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10112429Oct 25, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that unable to program the key fobs to the vehicle. Technician will need to…
- 10112428Oct 25, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that are unable to override the automatic door locking feature. Technician will…
- 10038344Jun 1, 2013Gm: the front or rear door may not open from the inside or outside handle, the door will not unlock with any method. The probably cause an incorrect installation of a handle…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 18 | 11% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 0% |
| 2003 | 10 | 1% |
| 2002 | 9 | 1% |
| 2001 | 14 | 2% |
| 2000 | 28 | 2% |
| 1999 | 22 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado
62 complaintsElectrical system
48 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 complaintsFuel system
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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