2008 Chevrolet Silverado Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 9%of 162 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, 9% of the 162 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“My dash has several cracks in it around the passenger air bag. I am concerned that if the air bag is deployed that the defected dash will become sharp projectiles and cause undue injury to me or my passenger. I have seen many others with same problem and it is a safety concern to me.”
NHTSA complaint #10620973, filed 2014-08, 36,600 miles“I was on my way home from work after working a very long day and I fell asleep at the wheel and went off the side of 225. All I remember was waking up in between trees about two feet away from sims bayou. My vehicle was totaled. No air bags deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #10672875, filed 2015-01, 141,000 miles“My dash has cracks near the airbag and I have a concern with safety during a collision or airbag deployment from sharp plastic exposed due to the cracks in the dash cutting the airbag or shards of plastic becoming projectiles potentially causing injury to occupants.”
NHTSA complaint #10659805, filed 2014-11, 108,000 miles“I was driving on a state highway and experienced a blowout from one of my hankook tires model dynapro as tires. Severe body damage all along the left side of my truck was the result of this accident, as I was pulled into a concrete median barrier.”
NHTSA complaint #10592829, filed 2014-05, 48,883 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10112264Jan 7, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on removing paint stains on the under side of protective shipping film
- 10112034Jan 28, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace…
- 10112024Jan 24, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Diagnostic Trouble Code B2555 may be found in a Driver and/or Passenger…
- 10112377Nov 26, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have tailgate may not lower slowly like the New 2014 Silverado 1500 / Sierra…
- 10054243Nov 1, 2013General motors: the windows, front and rear, would bind, poor fit, misalignment, makes rattle or squeaking noises, moves slowly and is inoperative. Model 2008-2014 vehicles and…
- 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…
- 10112609Nov 28, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the customer or up-fitter may have removed the rear bumper, install a…
- 10112561Nov 9, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have water or dust from the openings under the bed rails near the stake…
- 10037570Apr 1, 2012Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm updated on 5/2/2012.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | 5% |
| 2015 | 3 | 4% |
| 2014 | 16 | 13% |
| 2013 | 9 | 14% |
| 2012 | 14 | 21% |
| 2011 | 15 | 20% |
| 2010 | 12 | 19% |
| 2009 | 14 | 18% |
| 2008 | 14 | 9% |
| 2007 | 23 | 13% |
| 2006 | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 | 11 | 3% |
| 2004 | 25 | 4% |
| 2003 | 19 | 3% |
| 2002 | 36 | 5% |
| 2001 | 53 | 6% |
| 2000 | 94 | 7% |
| 1999 | 84 | 5% |
| 1998 | 10 | 4% |
| 1997 | 7 | 3% |
| 1996 | 8 | 4% |
| 1995 | 11 | 4% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado
62 complaintsElectrical system
48 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
18 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology