2008 Chevrolet Silverado Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 162 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,040miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seat belts of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, 3% of the 162 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,040 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.
“The seat beat click doesn't work on the back seats from my Silverado n was never replace by the dealership so I can't sit my 4 year son on the back since his car seat cannot be secure.”
NHTSA complaint #10407779, filed 2011-06“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that there was a loud abnormal noise inside the vehicle. The air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. In addition, the seat belt pre-tensioner failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,080.”
NHTSA complaint #10825021, filed 2016-02, 68,080 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving 40 MPH, there was a loud banging noise. The front driver and passenger side seat belts extraction buckle exploded and emitted smoke from the front driver side extraction buckle. The contact was trapped in the seat. The seat belt and service air bag warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the two front bumper sensors corroded and needed to be replaced. Also, the front driver and passenger seat belts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10854903, filed 2016-04, 107,581 miles“The contact's son owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the side air bags deployed. The vehicle was not involved in a crash. The contact stated that the failure sounded like a gun shot. The contact spoke with a dealer and was informed that the failure occurred once before, but the vehicle had not been inspected. The failure and current mileages were 59,000. Updated 6/20/12 the consumer stated the seat belts locked up and now they have to be replaced. Updated 06/22/12”
NHTSA complaint #10458943, filed 2012-05, 59,000 miles“The contact owns 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the driver's side seat belt latch failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic diagnosed that the seat belt latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000. Updated 3/28/14 the consumer stated there were times, when the seat belt would not even latch. There were times, when the seat belt would un-latch while the consumer was driving. Updated 04/22/14”
NHTSA complaint #10562665, filed 2014-02, 74,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10113787Aug 3, 2015This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty…
- 10038294Jan 1, 2012Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. Buckle release button is sticking. Seat belt warning light illuminated. Likely caused by sticky…
- 10037184Oct 1, 2011Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm updated 12/6/11.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 7 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 0% |
| 2003 | 10 | 1% |
| 2002 | 16 | 2% |
| 2001 | 10 | 1% |
| 2000 | 16 | 1% |
| 1999 | 48 | 3% |
| 1998 | 9 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 5 | 2% |
| 1993 | 4 | 6% |
| 1991 | 2 | 12% |
| 1990 | 4 | 16% |
| 1989 | 3 | 14% |
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 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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