Model Year Problem Record

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2008 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

914Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

18Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

64Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags594 complaints

594 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V050000, 21V052000.

Electrical System91 complaints

91 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other86 complaints

86 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure60 complaints

60 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine51 complaints

51 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages37 complaints

37 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes29 complaints

29 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment6 complaints

6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 09V325000.

Tires5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

09V325000Reported August 3, 2009 - 14 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on August 3, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 14 vehicles across all affected models.

21V050000Reported February 5, 2021 - 2,641,272 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 5, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 2,641,272 vehicles across all affected models.

21V052000Reported February 5, 2021 - 557,023 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 5, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 557,023 vehicles across all affected models.