2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: 4 recalls, 191 owner complaints.
Recalls
4 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Equipment Vehicle recall #09V456000 · 2009 · 269 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: This defect could result in a fire.
The fix: 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.
Electrical Vehicle recall #14V407000 · 2014 · 9,371 vehicles
What's wrong: Owners May unknowingly draw too much current through the vehicle's trailer harness resulting in the melting of fusible link for the auxiliary battery.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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.
Airbags Vehicle recall #15V324000 · 2015 · 330,198 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2015.
Airbags Vehicle recall #20V011000 · 2020 · 699 vehicles
What's wrong: These inflators May explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Why it matters: An inflator explosion May result in sharp metal fragments striking the front passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2020.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 4 mention a fire, 6 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Airbags (106): the most common themes are deploys unexpectedly / inflator (7), warning light on (5), fails to deploy (3).
- Electrical (23): the most common themes are electrical failure (7), warning light on (6), stalls / loses power (4).
- Body & structure (19): the most common themes are door / lock issues (6), leaks (2), rust / corrosion (2).
- Other / unknown (15): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (2).
The 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has 191 owner complaints, ranking #7 of 33 Silverado 2500 model years for complaints (1.6× the average Silverado 2500 year). Complaints peaked in 2016 (75 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 7 years old, at a median of 56,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2007 (204 complaints, 3 recalls), 2009 (61 complaints, 5 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems?
Owners have filed 191 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are airbags (106), electrical (23), body & structure (19).
Where can I get a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 repair manual?
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