2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

225

Owner Complaints

6 Crashes 4 Fires

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

8

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

The 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 has received a total of 225 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (106 complaints), Electrical System (21 complaints), and Structurebody (16 complaints).

Recalls for the 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500, potentially affecting up to 340,537 vehicles.

Recall 20V011000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

| 699 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

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

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 15V324000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

| 330,198 vehicles affected

Defect: 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,...

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 14V407000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

| 9,371 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 09V456000 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

| 269 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: 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...

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Owner Complaints for the 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

225 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#11715677 | TIRES | | 169,508 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 equipped with Bridgestone Tires, Tire line: Dueler A/T Revo 3, Tire size: LT265/75/R16, DOT Number: 9BW8 RE3. The contact stated that the tires were purchased in California. The vehicle was driven back home to Idaho, where the TPMS alarm sounded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an oil change and the vehicle was inspected, and the contact was informed that the rear tire was flagged and was informed that the tire needed to be removed. The tire was not removed. The contact notified the manufacturer, and the contact was referred to a Firestone location for an inspection. The manufacturer was informed that there were no Firestone locations nearby. The manufacturer approved the contact to take the vehicle to a Commercial Tire shop for an inspection. The vehicle was taken to the Commercial Tire Shop, and the contact was informed that all four tires were dangerous and needed to be replaced. The tread on the rear passenger’s tire was worn, the sidewalls of another tire were falling apart, and the tread and sidewalls on the other tires were separating. All four tires were replaced. The manufacturer was notified that the tires were replaced, and a claim was filed. The vehicle failure mileage was 169,508.
#11693755 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | N/A miles
The truck randomly shuts off whether just running or driving, the fuel pump fuse blows, as long as we switch the fuses it starts right up and runs again, sometimes it happens several times a day, other times it doesn't happen for a week or two. When driving it shuts down without warning and lose of everything.
#11670401 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles
I had my truck serviced for the airbag recall in 2021 at Clint Newell auto in Roseburg Oregon, they did not have a necessary part to complete the job at the moment and I had moved out of town by the time they got it in. I just today brought it in and they said they did the second half of the recall but the component was not communicating. I was informed they would charge me to investigate why. I am writing to complain and seek resources. I cant afford to have the airbag problem investigated especially since it is likely their fault/negligence. The airbag light remains on and it is still a danger to me, also they were super rude and disorganized. Please help
#11459718 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 224,752 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while her husband was driving 55 MPH, the contact and her husband both heard an explosion coming from the vehicle and a white smoke was coming from the rear seat in the vehicle. The contact also stated the that the vehicle stalled and the seat belts locked up. Additionally, the hazard lights independently activated and the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact's husband was able to pull over and inspect the vehicle. The contact stated that the cruise control no longer operated as needed, the seat belts remaining locked; however, the vehicle resumed normal operation. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 224,752.
#11459718 | ENGINE | | 224,752 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while her husband was driving 55 MPH, the contact and her husband both heard an explosion coming from the vehicle and a white smoke was coming from the rear seat in the vehicle. The contact also stated the that the vehicle stalled and the seat belts locked up. Additionally, the hazard lights independently activated and the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact's husband was able to pull over and inspect the vehicle. The contact stated that the cruise control no longer operated as needed, the seat belts remaining locked; however, the vehicle resumed normal operation. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 224,752.

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Safety Rating for the 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

General Motors, LLC has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

PIP4379N — POWER TRAIN

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have not engagement into drive, delayed, no engagement into reverse, and or a range inhibit. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0701, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0736, P0751, P0756, P0761, P0776, P0843, P0848, P0873, P0877, P0894 or P2723....

PIT4007E — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a radio display that will show "LOCKED" or "THEFT LOCK". Technician will need to replace the radio If the radio stills displays "LOCKED" or "THEFT LOCK" after SPS programming.

PIP4290A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a surge or stall when in gear at a stop. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0742. Technician will need to isolate if the concern is transmission internal or external. Technician will need to disconnect the 20...

PIC5759 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a message on the radio "maximum number of phones are currently paired to the vehicle". Dealer should advise the customer this is normal operation of the vehicle due to the maximum number of five phones can be...

PIP4885F — POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

Vibration On Dry Pavement.

PIT4366 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

[CHECK TRAILER WIRING] MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON DIC. WITH RPO JL1. *NJ UPDATED 3/28/11. *PE

080420001A — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

EI08084 - REAR AXLE GEAR WHINE NOISE FROM HEAVY DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 11.50" RING GEAR AND MW7 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSE RING AND PINION). BUILT FROM OCTOBER 12, 2007 THRU OCTOBER 17, 2007. *PE

4444 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

NO START/NO CRANK - LOSS OF HIGH SPEED GMLAN COMMUNICATION. *NJ

NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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