86 of the 1,094 complaints about the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 are about the other systems — 8% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 67,500 miles.
86
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My vehicle has a recall on it ,I no longer feel safe driving it so I will like to have my vehicle replace with a new vehicle, that doesn't have safety hazard or recall
NHTSA complaint #11633135 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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Vehicle frame rust. Available for inspection. Compromised vehicle frame can result in a catastrophic incident posing a significant safety risk to self and others. Vehicle was inspected by an ASE certified mechanic who identified compromised vehicle frame.
NHTSA complaint #11629897 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Purchased truck in Massachusetts for 13,000.00 and on the outside it was a beautiful truck. Frame is completely rotted and I was never able to get it inspected and I have no vehicle and no way to repair or replace it.
NHTSA complaint #11629523 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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2008 chev. Silverado severe u underside rusting , including factory tow attachments. uncle has 28599 miles , bought new and not driven in inclement weather. Wax coating on frame almost completely worn off. Was told it will not pass NYS inspection next year.
NHTSA complaint #11623134 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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Cracked dashboard extending from air bag compartment. Cracked dashboard extending from drivers side windshield up to instrument cluster. This truck spends most of its time in the garage and has less than 100,000 miles. First crack appeared around 40,000 miles and second around 88,000 miles.
NHTSA complaint #11610496 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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chevy silverado 2008 pick up1500- extensive frame rust & deterioration, 115,000 miles needs to be repaired. Orignal owner.
NHTSA complaint #11538349 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My 2008 Silverado has rusted and cracked frame and doesn’t pass inspection I am [XXX] and on SSI disability and can not afford to pay for repairs, the truck runs great and has 158,000 miles on it I traded in a 1999 Silverado and it had 240,000 miles on it with no rust and no issues whatsoever should of kept that, I am very upset and disappointed with this truck, can you please reach out to me and help me out any way you can. Thanks [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11537533 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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The frame of my vehicle is rusted out almost completely.I am concerned about my safety and the safety of others if I drive it on the highway ,I have taken great care with my truck I only have around 70,000 miles on it and a frame should last a lot longer than this one has, and I have read other peoples complaints about this vehicle also,I would appreciate any help you can offer me.I have no files to upload or any accidents to report I’m just extremely concerned about driving this vehicle with the frame in the condition it’s in.Thank You
NHTSA complaint #11533123 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There was no accident but due to the manufacturer not using a rust propellant coating on the frame I have a severely severely damaged frame the structural integrity of my vehicle is compromised and dangerously unsafe the frame is rusted in so many spots there's a few places where it is broke the back end of the vehicle sprain is starting to crumple this should be something that is fixed by GM as a recall it is unsafe it is dangerous it puts my life at risk driving the vehicle and I refuse to put my kids in the vehicle due to the safety issues
NHTSA complaint #11508569 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
As with many chevrolet trucks the frame and cross members have rust to the point that they are breaking off. This is a major safety concern as the support the fuel tank and suspension mounts. It is also a major concern to the structural integrity of the truck. No it has never been inspected by anyone else, as it don't need to be it is very obvious on all GM trucks.
NHTSA complaint #11480412 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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The dashboard is breaking into small pieces. The dealership said this is only cosmetic and refused to fix it. After finding this is a common issue it was recommended to submit this form.
NHTSA complaint #11479240 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Cracked Dash 2008 Chevrolet Silverado
NHTSA complaint #11426758 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
[XXX] DASH BOARD IS ALL BROKEN UP. I HAVE HEAR ALOT OF THESE TRUCKS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11403951 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CRACKED DASH PAD
NHTSA complaint #11402758 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DRIVING FREEWAY SPEED LOST THROTTLE/ACCELERATION CONTROL AND POWER, GAGES WENT OUT OF CONTROL DROPPING TO ZERO COMING BACK UP AND THEN DROPPING AGAIN, RADIO SHUT OFF AND CLOCK RESET. LOCKS WERE LOCKING AND UNLOCKING ON THEIR OWN THEN TRUCK SHUT OFF. HAD TO COAST TO SIDE OF FREEWAY. NO HAZARDS LIGHTS WOULD WORK NO BLINKER. ONCE PARKED ON SIDE OF FREEWAY TURNED OFF IGNITION AND TRUCK WOULD NOT START NO POWER NO NOTHING. HAD TO DISCONNECT BATTERY THEN CONNECT AGAIN BEFORE IT WOULD START BACK UP. WAS TOLD ENGINE WAS REBUILT BY CAR DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT IT FROM CARFAX DOESNT SHOW THAT BUT DOES SHOW A POSSIBLE ODOMETER ROLL BACK AND A NEW AIRBAG RECALL WAS ISSUED. I JUST GOT CARFAX REPORT TODAY HAVNT HAD THE TRUCK FOR EVEN A YEAR.
NHTSA complaint #11397261 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE DASH ON MY SILVERADO HAS SIGNIFICANT CRACK. SO MANY CRACKS PORTIONS OF THE DASH CAN ALMOST BE REMOVED. THE NOISE IS DISTRACTING, THE POTENTIAL FLYING OBJECTS THAT COULD BECOME AIRBORN IN AN ACCIDENT ARE VERY CONCERNING.
NHTSA complaint #11395004 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PLASTIC DASHBOARD CRACKING AROUND PASSENGER AIRBAG AND DRIVERS SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
NHTSA complaint #11385966 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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DASH IS SEVERELY CRACKED
NHTSA complaint #11373933 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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DASH BOARD CRACKS EVERYWHERE! I BEEN USING SUN REFLECTOR SINC A BOUGHT THE TRUCK BUT CRACKS STILL COMING OUT CHEAP MATERIAL!!!
NHTSA complaint #11374060 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TWO CRACKS IN THE DASH HAVE FORMED. ONE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND ONE ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE. THE CRACK ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE TRAVELS FROM THE DASH AIR BAG TO THE TOP JOINT BETWEEN THE TWO DASH PIECES. THE CRACK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE TRAVELS FROM THE JOINT BETWEEN THE TWO DASH PIECES TOWARDS THE DRIVER ALONG THE LEFT SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT PORTION OF THE DASH. NOTICE THE CRACK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WHEN SITTING STATIONARY IN MY DRIVEWAY AND THEN FINDING THE CRACK ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE.
NHTSA complaint #11372911 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CRACKED DASHBOARD
NHTSA complaint #11318353 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TAKATA RECALL DASH IS COMING APART ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON BECAUSE THE DASH IS CRACKED WHERE THE AIRBAG IS LOCATED. THIS IS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. FEAR FOR SAFETY. WE BELIEVE IT IS UNSAFE. IT APPEARS DEFECTIVE. CHEVROLET REFUSES TO FIX.
NHTSA complaint #11182642 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FRAME AND BODY RUSTING REAL BAD
NHTSA complaint #11160553 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SEVERE DASH CRACKING, HAS ABOUT 5-6 MAJOR CRACKS, INCLUDING AROUND THE AIRBAG AREA. CONCERN FOR HOW THE AIRBAG MIGHT CAUSE PIECERS OF PLASTIC TO INJURE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE IF THE AIRBAG WAS TO DEPLOY. VERY CONCERNED WHEN I HAVE THREE KIDS DRIVING IN THE TRUCK. NOT TO MENTION THERE STILL HASNT BEEN A RECALL ON THE AIRBAG SITUATION. THIS IS NOT GOOD!
NHTSA complaint #11143915 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A MOLD ODOR CAME OUT OF THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. THE ODOR CAUSED THE PASSENGERS TO COUGH AND THEIR EYES TO BURN. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED. THE DEALER (PRESTON HOOD CHEVROLET, 212 HOLLYWOOD BLVD SW, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32548) STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN TSB: 99-01-39-004I. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,647.
NHTSA complaint #11123208 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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CRACKED DASHBOARD AROUND AIRBAG AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. WORRIED IF AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT FLYING PLASTIC DASHBOARD COULD CAUSE INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. MOVING
NHTSA complaint #11119876 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DASHBOARD HAS CRACKS IN MULTIPLE AREAS. CRACKS KEEP SPREADING FOR NO APPARENT REASON.
NHTSA complaint #11105228 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE HAS NUMEROUS PROBLEMS AND CONSUMER SEEKS MONETARY AND ADDITIONAL WARRANTY FOR REPAIRS. *SMD
NHTSA complaint #10748417 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DASH ON MY TRUCK IS CRACKED IN MULTIPLE PLACES, WITH ONE NEAR THE AIRBAG. I'M CONCERNED THAT IF MY AIRBAG EVER INFLATES, PIECES OF THE DASH WILL BECOME PROJECTILES DUE TO HOW BRITTLE IT IS. THIS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
NHTSA complaint #11063739 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CRACKED DASH
NHTSA complaint #11062473 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.