2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

1087 complaints filed with NHTSA.

1087
Complaints
44
Crashes
18
Fires
52
Injuries
4
Deaths

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
AIR BAGS584
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM87
UNKNOWN OR OTHER86
STRUCTURE:BODY45
ENGINE44
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES34
POWER TRAIN23
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM19
SUSPENSION16
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC13
SERVICE BRAKES13
STRUCTURE11
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL11
SEAT BELTS10
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)10

Recalls (3)

21V05000005/02/2021

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally s

21V05200005/02/2021

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the

09V32500003/08/2009

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

QUALITY VANS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 VANS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 2005 AND NOVEMBER 2007, EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLAT

Recent Complaints

20250918CrashAIR BAGS

The contact owned a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH and making a right downhill turn, he crashed into the rail guard before impacting a tree where the vehicle came to a stop. No warning lights were illuminated. No air bags deployed. The contact was concerned about whether the air bags should have deployed for the type of impact experienced. The contact stated that the Driver's side seat belt had locked. The local dealer was not contacted. T

Mileage: 278,000

20221003CrashAIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the message "Check Air Bags" warning was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (AIR BAGS). However, the failure persisted. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed across the street, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger's side of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a laceration on the right hand caus

Mileage: 53,000

20210910CrashAIR BAGS

got into an accident and the airbags did not deploy at all.

20210311AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HE HAD MADE A COMPLETE STOP, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED UPON DEPRESSION OF THE ACCELERATOR WITHOUT INCIDENT. HE STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT HAD REMAINED ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PUSH THE AIR BAG BACK INTO THE AIR BAG SLOT AND CONTINUED NORMAL DRIVING. THE CONTACT SUFFERED A SCRATCH TO HIS RIGHT CHEEK BUT DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT DID NOTIFY TH

Mileage: 158,000

20201230CrashAIR BAGS

HI THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE WORST TRUCK I EVER OWNED I HAVE SUNK OVER 5K INTO IT IN REPAIRS THE AIR BAG SERVICE LIGHT WENT ON OVER A YEAR AGO WEN I FIRST GOT THE TRUCK MY GARAGE TOLD ME THERE WERE RECALLS ON IT I TOOK IT TO A DEALER THEY FIXED 1 BUT REFUSED TO FIX THE AIR BAG RECALL LIGHT MY GARAGE TOLD ME ITS UNSAFE AND DEALER SHOULD REPAIR MY GARAGE SED METAL COULD KILL ME AND BAG COULD GO OFF AT ANY TIME I TOOK THE TRUCK TO SPURR CHEVY IN BROCKPORT AND HARTWAY CHEVEY IN MEDINA AS WELL

20201230CrashELECTRICAL SYSTEM

HI THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE WORST TRUCK I EVER OWNED I HAVE SUNK OVER 5K INTO IT IN REPAIRS THE AIR BAG SERVICE LIGHT WENT ON OVER A YEAR AGO WEN I FIRST GOT THE TRUCK MY GARAGE TOLD ME THERE WERE RECALLS ON IT I TOOK IT TO A DEALER THEY FIXED 1 BUT REFUSED TO FIX THE AIR BAG RECALL LIGHT MY GARAGE TOLD ME ITS UNSAFE AND DEALER SHOULD REPAIR MY GARAGE SED METAL COULD KILL ME AND BAG COULD GO OFF AT ANY TIME I TOOK THE TRUCK TO SPURR CHEVY IN BROCKPORT AND HARTWAY CHEVEY IN MEDINA AS WELL

20201230CrashFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

HI THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE WORST TRUCK I EVER OWNED I HAVE SUNK OVER 5K INTO IT IN REPAIRS THE AIR BAG SERVICE LIGHT WENT ON OVER A YEAR AGO WEN I FIRST GOT THE TRUCK MY GARAGE TOLD ME THERE WERE RECALLS ON IT I TOOK IT TO A DEALER THEY FIXED 1 BUT REFUSED TO FIX THE AIR BAG RECALL LIGHT MY GARAGE TOLD ME ITS UNSAFE AND DEALER SHOULD REPAIR MY GARAGE SED METAL COULD KILL ME AND BAG COULD GO OFF AT ANY TIME I TOOK THE TRUCK TO SPURR CHEVY IN BROCKPORT AND HARTWAY CHEVEY IN MEDINA AS WELL

20201222FireSTRUCTURE:BODY

2008 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 FIRE ON 11/20/20 I WAS DRIVING 3 MILES TO MY FRIENDS HOUSE AND AS SOON AS I PULLED UP, I SMELT FIRE. I GOT OUT TO FIND OUT THAT MY PASSENGER HEADLIGHT AND EVERYTHING UNDER THE HOOD WAS ON FIRE!! AS I STARTED TO RUN FOR HELP, I TRIPPED OVER A LARGE SIZE CURB AND LANDED ON MY FACE. MY NECK, SHOULDERS AND BACK HAVE BEEN DIFFICULT TO MOVE SINCE THIS HAPPENED. I TRIED TO LIFT THE HOOD BUT THAT WAS TOO HOT TO DO SO, I RAN INTO MY FRIENDS HOUSE SCREAMING FOR A FIRE EXTIN

Mileage: 122,000

20201222FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2008 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 FIRE ON 11/20/20 I WAS DRIVING 3 MILES TO MY FRIENDS HOUSE AND AS SOON AS I PULLED UP, I SMELT FIRE. I GOT OUT TO FIND OUT THAT MY PASSENGER HEADLIGHT AND EVERYTHING UNDER THE HOOD WAS ON FIRE!! AS I STARTED TO RUN FOR HELP, I TRIPPED OVER A LARGE SIZE CURB AND LANDED ON MY FACE. MY NECK, SHOULDERS AND BACK HAVE BEEN DIFFICULT TO MOVE SINCE THIS HAPPENED. I TRIED TO LIFT THE HOOD BUT THAT WAS TOO HOT TO DO SO, I RAN INTO MY FRIENDS HOUSE SCREAMING FOR A FIRE EXTIN

Mileage: 122,000

20201222FireENGINE

2008 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 FIRE ON 11/20/20 I WAS DRIVING 3 MILES TO MY FRIENDS HOUSE AND AS SOON AS I PULLED UP, I SMELT FIRE. I GOT OUT TO FIND OUT THAT MY PASSENGER HEADLIGHT AND EVERYTHING UNDER THE HOOD WAS ON FIRE!! AS I STARTED TO RUN FOR HELP, I TRIPPED OVER A LARGE SIZE CURB AND LANDED ON MY FACE. MY NECK, SHOULDERS AND BACK HAVE BEEN DIFFICULT TO MOVE SINCE THIS HAPPENED. I TRIED TO LIFT THE HOOD BUT THAT WAS TOO HOT TO DO SO, I RAN INTO MY FRIENDS HOUSE SCREAMING FOR A FIRE EXTIN

Mileage: 122,000

20201126FireSTRUCTURE:BODY

2008 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 FIRE ON 11/20/20 I WAS DRIVING 3 MILES TO MY FRIENDS HOUSE AND AS SOON AS I PULLED UP, I SMELT FIRE. I GOT OUT TO FIND OUT THAT MY PASSENGER HEADLIGHT AND EVERYTHING UNDER THE HOOD WAS ON FIRE!! I TRIED TO LIFT THE HOOD BUT THAT WAS TOO HOT TO DO SO, AND I RAN INTO MY GIRLFRIENDS HOUSE SCREAMING FOR A FIRE EXTINGUISHER!! AS I WAS RUNNING BACK TO REMOVE AS MUCH AS I COULD OUT OF THE TRUCK HER HUSBAND CAME OUT WITH THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND SHE CAME WITH THE HOSE. I HA

Mileage: 200,002

20201126FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2008 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 FIRE ON 11/20/20 I WAS DRIVING 3 MILES TO MY FRIENDS HOUSE AND AS SOON AS I PULLED UP, I SMELT FIRE. I GOT OUT TO FIND OUT THAT MY PASSENGER HEADLIGHT AND EVERYTHING UNDER THE HOOD WAS ON FIRE!! I TRIED TO LIFT THE HOOD BUT THAT WAS TOO HOT TO DO SO, AND I RAN INTO MY GIRLFRIENDS HOUSE SCREAMING FOR A FIRE EXTINGUISHER!! AS I WAS RUNNING BACK TO REMOVE AS MUCH AS I COULD OUT OF THE TRUCK HER HUSBAND CAME OUT WITH THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND SHE CAME WITH THE HOSE. I HA

Mileage: 200,002

20201126FireENGINE

2008 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 FIRE ON 11/20/20 I WAS DRIVING 3 MILES TO MY FRIENDS HOUSE AND AS SOON AS I PULLED UP, I SMELT FIRE. I GOT OUT TO FIND OUT THAT MY PASSENGER HEADLIGHT AND EVERYTHING UNDER THE HOOD WAS ON FIRE!! I TRIED TO LIFT THE HOOD BUT THAT WAS TOO HOT TO DO SO, AND I RAN INTO MY GIRLFRIENDS HOUSE SCREAMING FOR A FIRE EXTINGUISHER!! AS I WAS RUNNING BACK TO REMOVE AS MUCH AS I COULD OUT OF THE TRUCK HER HUSBAND CAME OUT WITH THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND SHE CAME WITH THE HOSE. I HA

Mileage: 200,002

20201124CrashAIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNDER 40 MPH, HE BLACKED OUT, VEERED OFF THE ROAD INTO TWO DITCHES AND HIT A CONCRETE BARRIER WHERE THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BROKEN PELVIS, HIPS, THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INSURANCE TOW LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HE SAW ON THE NEWS ABOUT

Mileage: 207,000

20201124AIR BAGS

STARTED MY VEHICLE TO MOVE IT IN THE DRIVEWAY THIS PAST SATURDAY AND BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO SHIFT INTO GEAR THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. NO COLLISION, ETC. THE VEHICLE WASN'T EVEN OUT OF PARK YET. SOUNDED LIKE A SHOTGUN WENT OFF IN THE CAB OF THE TRUCK. LUCKILY I WAS NOT LEANED FORWARD ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT GEARS OR I WOULD HAVE CAUGHT THE FULL FORCE OF THE DEPLOYMENT TO MY FACE. TOOK QUITE A HIT TO THE CHEST AND STOMACH AREA. EXTREMELY FORTUNATE THIS HAPPENED IN T

Mileage: 103,000

20200921CrashAIR BAGS

SWERVED TO MISS A DEER AND HIT AN EMBANKMENT AND A CEMENT CULVERT ON A HIGHWAY AT NIGHT, WAS BY MYSELF. NEITHER OF MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND I HIT MY CHEST EXTREMELY HARD ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND I AM IN SEVERE PAIN FROM MY RIBS. HAVE SEVERE HEMATOMA AND BRUISING.

Mileage: 62,000

20200515CrashAIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V3810000 (AIR BAGS), HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RON CRAFT CHEVROLET SERVICE & REPAIR DEPARTMENT (4114 I-10, BAYTOWN, TX 77521, (855) 515-0877) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED ON MAY 11, 2020, SHE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, ANOTHER VEHICL

Mileage: 240,000

20190925CrashAIR BAGS

IN 2018 MY CHILD WAS IN THE SILVERADO GOING TO AN INTERVIEW ON HWY, WHEN A CAR HIT HER. A VERY HARD IMPACT. IT CAUSED HER KNEE PROBLEM, BACK PROBLEM , NECK PROBLEM AND HEAD ACHES. WE NOTICE THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLORED. I HAVE PICTURES OF THE VEHICLE AS WELL AS THE POLICE REPORT.

Mileage: 85,000

20181203AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. THE OCCUPANT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS IN A CHILD SAFETY SEAT AND SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE SAN BERNARDINO SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED, BUT A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT CALLED GUARANTY CHEVROLET (711 E. 17TH STREET, SANTA A

Mileage: 150,000

20181105CrashAIR BAGS

THE ENGINE DOESN'T SLOW DOWN IMEDIATLY AFTER YOU RELEASE ACCELERATOR.. ALSO THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM COMES ON AND OFF IN MOTION... ALSO SOMETIMES SPEAKERS WORK AND SOMETIMES THE DON'T ...IN MOTION OR NOT.. I LOST CONTROL OF THE TRUCK AND HIT A TREE GOING ABOUT 40 MPH NO AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED...

Mileage: 51,000