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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 191 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, most often about the air bags (56% of complaints, typically around 90,000 miles). It is 7th of 27 Silverado 2500 model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems
Air bags
106 complaints · 56%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles.
Takata recall. For months I have been calling my local Chevrolet dealer (best Chevrolet of easley sc) and Chevrolet directly. Nobody can schedule a recall corrective measure. I've had 2 bmws, a dodge and a honda affected by the takata campaign repaired. (yes I own many cars). Why can't gm perform. Penalize them.…
My dashboard is completely broken by the passenger air bag also completely broken by the drivers cluster exposing wires and other mechanical stuff
Electrical
23 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 66,000 miles. Parts named most often: integrated trailer brake control, instrument panel.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that the key was removed from the ignition while the vehicle was on. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.
Power door locks fail to lock or unlock when warm. Door lock actuators have been replaced previously and now again thy are failing. Leaving the door unlocked after remote locking and unable to unlock the door when needed, including in an emergency situation you are stuck inside unless you can reach to manually unlock…
Body and structure
19 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 57,500 miles. Parts named most often: body.
My dashboard cracked at the corner of the air bag and appears there may be an issue with flying projectiles of plastic if the air ever deploys.
"takata recall " received recall notice several months ago and still no fix . 2 speakers all failed with in six years, 3 window switches all stopped working have pictures available , all quit while driving on a cold night with my 4 yr old in the back seat . Had to pull over and remove switch to short out and get…
Other or unspecified
15 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 77,500 miles.
My 2008 chevy silverado's dash is cracking prematurely. I have a low mileage, well maintained vehicle that has 2 large cracks in the dash from I assume is plastic deterioration. I feel this type of defect should not happen in a vehicle of this age and gm knows there is a defect in the materials. I've contacted the…
The dash has cracked by the passenger side airbag toward the center of the dash and attachment points between the middle dash panel and front dash panel (window defroster) have broken off allowing dash to flex. This posses a sever safety risk in the case of an airbag deployment and causing dash components to…
Transmission
14 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 53,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Automatic transmission lines 2008 chevy silverado with allison transmission. Factory transmission lines leak and must be replaced. When the weather turns cold, the lines/crimps holding the rubber hose to the pipes fail and automatic transmission fluid is lost, sometimes in catastrophic manner, causing the vehicle to…
I have replaced transmission cooler lines twice (2 times), since purchasing this truck with 59k miles on it. Both times with AC delco parts. Both times the transmission cooler lines leaked, not an installation problem. 11/21/13- I first noticed it when driving at 25 MPH picking up my kids from school, and I had…
Engine
9 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 44,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
Major leaking problem coming from the area of the oil filter.. Believe to be something with the oil cooler. This truck only has 40k on it and has never been abused and garage kept all its live... I feel like I have bought a talked vehicle and after paying 50k plus a heavy interest charge over the course of 7 years I…
Duramax lmm diesel engine had all 8 glow plugs fail one at a time. Replacement glow plugs from gm have a higher voltage rating on them indicating gm was aware these will all fail in time. The original glow plugs voltage rating made the engine start quicker less turnovers at the expense of the owner who had to replace…
Fuel system
7 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. While operating the vehicle, the fuel gauge indicated that the fuel tank was empty. After filling the tank with fuel, the fuel gauge continued to indicate that the fuel tank was empty. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the fuel sending unit was…
I have replaced transmission cooler lines twice (2 times), since purchasing this truck with 59k miles on it. Both times with AC delco parts. Both times the transmission cooler lines leaked, not an installation problem. 11/21/13- I first noticed it when driving at 25 MPH picking up my kids from school, and I had…
Steering
7 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 28,500 miles.
Backed truck out of garage had no power brakes nor power steering. As tow truck driver loaded vehicle on his flatbed truck to take it to the garage (under warranty) he put vehicle in reverse, had a slight brake application then he felt a clunk (vehicle jerked). Power steering & brakes started working normally. Garage…
The contact owned a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle did not have brakes or power steering. The service department told the contact the problem might never happen again. The power steering pump was replaced at the contact's request and at his expense. However, the failure happened…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began february 11, 2020. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc customer service at 1-866-522-9559. Gm's number for this recall is n192290990.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2007-2008 chevrolet silverado 2500 and 3500 and gmc sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with non-desiccated, passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on july 27, 2015. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's numbers for this recall are 15438 and 15817.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 chevrolet silverado 2500hd and 3500hd trucks manufactured november 28, 2006, to august 29, 2008, and 2007-2008 gmc sierra 2500hd and 3500hd trucks manufactured november 27, 2006, to august 29, 2008. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.
Electrical: electrical system
Risk: If the fusible link melts it may come into contact with adjacent components, damage the electrical center cover, the nearby wiring harness conduit and other vehicle components, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Gm will notify owners and dealers will replace the jumper harness with one that includes a 40 amp inline fuse, and provide the owner with supplemental owner manual information, free of charge. The recall began on august 29, 2014. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is 14260.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 chevrolet silverado hd 2500/3500 trucks manufactured january 18, 2007, to june 22, 2011, and gmc sierra hd 2500/3500 trucks manufactured january 22, 2007, to june 21, 2011, and equipped with an auxiliary battery. Owners may unknowingly draw too much current through the vehicle's trailer harness resulting in the melting of fusible link for the auxiliary battery.
Equipment: air conditioner
Risk: This defect could result in a fire.
Fix: Cues is working with carrier to remedy the affected vehicles. Repairs will be made by carrier free of charge. Please see carrier's defect report 09e-053. The safety recall began on january 5, 2010. Owners may contact carrier at 1-877-584-7059 or cues at 1-407-849-0190.
Full defect summary
Cues, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 service vehicles built on various chassis equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos. 68rv0010ba, 68rv0012ca, and 68rv0010ea. The heater element in these assemblies may be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Non-crash engine compartment fires
Summary
In a letter dated august 27, 2008, general motors corp. (gm) notified NHTSA that it will conduct a safety recall (NHTSA recall number 08v-441) to address a safety relateddefect that can result in engine compartment fire in approximately 850,000 vehicles equipped with a heated windshield washer fluid option.the subject vehicles of this investigation comprise over three-quarters of the recall population. According to gm, a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the windshield washer fluid heater module may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. This may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor or cause smoke and in rare cases it may cause a fire.as a remedy, gm
Non-crash engine compartment fires
Summary
In response to an information request letter sent by the office of defects investigation(odi) during preliminary evaluation pe08-010, gm provided odi with 41 allegations of non-crash engine compartment fires including 16 allegations of fires originating with the ignition in the off position.one of the fires was determined to be caused by an arson event.odi has also received 5 reports, 4 of which are of duplicative of reports provided by gm, alleging non-crash engine compartment fires in the subject vehicles.in total, odi is aware of 41 non-crashengine compartment fires in the subject vehicles that are unrelated to arson.eight of the 41 fire allegations also allege property damage as a result
Questions about the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (106 complaints, typically around 90,000 miles); electrical (23 complaints, typically around 66,000 miles); body and structure (19 complaints, typically around 57,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 10, 2020 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2008 a bad year for the Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
- It is 7th of 27 Silverado 2500 model years by number of complaints, with 191 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.