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#BS-2008-CHESIL-5B74

2008 Chevrolet Silverado

Based on reports from 221 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
221
Crashes
18
Fires
6
Recalls
2
TSBs
249
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 221 complaints, 18 crashes, 6 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

excessive oil consumption

35 complaints • Severity 8.1/10

$X,XXX
2

power door locks stopped working

32 complaints • Severity 7.6/10

$X,XXX
3

engine missing hesitating

13 complaints • Severity 8.6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

62 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 63K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

33
0–30K
43
30–60K
46
60–90K
24
90–120K
15
120–150K
7
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (46 reports) • Median: 63K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (62 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags62 (28%)
Electrical44 (20%)
Latches & Locks17 (8%)
Engine15 (7%)
Drivetrain11 (5%)
Other9 (4%)
Structure:body8 (4%)
Brakes7 (3%)

2008 Chevrolet Silverado: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 28% of all reports filed for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, with 62 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 63,445 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 63K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, with 44 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Latches & Locks Issues

Latches & Locks complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to latches & locks-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

2
08
8
09
12
10
14
11
17
12
27
13
37
14
61
15
33
16
5
21
3
22
2
23

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

08E050000Dec 2008

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

08V441000Sep 2008

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL, SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WIPER WASHER FLUID SYSTEM. A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WASHER FLUID HEATER MAY OVERHEAT THE CONTROL-CIRCUIT GROUND WIRE.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Chevrolet Silverado is the 2009 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. Class Average (Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD)

This vehicle

221

Class avg

192

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other standard pickup trucks 2wd vehicles from 2008.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 221 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2008 Chevrolet Silverado: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is related to the airbags, with 62 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado reliable?
The 2008 Chevrolet Silverado has 221 complaints, 18 crash reports, and 6 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2008 Chevrolet Silverado problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado have any recalls?
Yes, the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet Silverado problems start?
Based on 168 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 63,445 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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