What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Typical pattern

2.7% of complaints about the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2008 vehicle — around the middle of the 262 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 7.8 yr in service. The most-reported system is air bags (106 complaints), typically at 7.8 yr or about 90,000 miles.

Complaints
226
Median age at failure
7.8 yr
Median mileage
56,000 n=122
Crash / fire / tow
6.6% of reports
Safety recalls
4

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Air bags
106 reports · 90,000 mi
7.8 yr
2.8%
Electrical system
24 reports · 66,000 mi
8.3 yr
12.5%
Structure
19 reports · 58,920 mi
7.5 yr
15.8%
Other
15 reports · 80,000 mi
8.9 yr
0%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

20V011000 2020-01-10
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

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.

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

15V324000 2015-05-28
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

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.

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.

14V407000 2014-07-02
Electrical system

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.

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.

09V456000 2009-11-19
Equipment:appliance:air conditioner

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.

THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

In owners’ own words

Electrical system 3,798 mi 4 mo in service
ON MY 2008 CHEVY K2500, I HAVE A FACTORY INSTALLED BRAKE CONTROLLER FOR MY 5TH WHEEL TRAILER. THE PROBLEM IS THAT IF THE ABS LIGHT COMES IT SHUTS POWER TO THE TRAILER. G M BUILT IT THIS WAY AND WON"T ANSWER MY COMPLAINT THOUGH BARTOW CHEVY. EACH TIME ITS BEEN FRONT WHEEL SENSOR. NOT MY TRAILER BRAKES. IAM GOING DOWN THE ROAD WITH 13000# BEHIND ME WITH NO BRAKES. DEALER HAS NOTIFIED THEM TWICE, WITH NO REPLY. *TR
Electrical system 2,500 mi 1.1 yr in service
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT RECEIVES SEVERE ELECTRIC SHOCKS. HE FEARS THAT THE SEVERITY OF THE SHOCKS, WHEN IN THE PRESENCE OF GASOLINE, COULD IGNITE THE VEHICLE AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT ASSIST. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,500 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 11,000.
Electrical system mileage not reported 2.8 yr in service
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V240000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT WAS DISPLEASED WITH THE REMEDY OFFERED AND STATED THAT THE REPAIR WOULD COST OVER THE AMOUNT BEING OFFERED BY THE MANUFACTURER AS A REMEDY FOR THE DEFECT THAT EXISTED IN THE HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN. UPDATED 08/12/10 *BF UPDATED 08/17/10*JB
Structure 1,200 mi 1.4 yr in service
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE REAR BUMPER IS STRUCK OFF CENTER, THE BUMPER WILL BE PUSHED INTO THE CENTER BOX OF THE THREE PIECE BUMPER. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE. THE CONTACT WILL HAVE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A BODY SHOP FOR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,200.

Other Silverado 2500 model years

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