Owners have filed 36 complaints
about the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 with NHTSA between 2008 and 2026.
The largest single group is the airbags.
Across this model's run it ranks 13 of 28 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 35
Against the median year of the Chevrolet Silverado 3500. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 72
13.9% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 77
45% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2008 compares with every other Chevrolet Silverado 3500
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
29.1%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
14.5%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
418.2%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
313.6%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
29.1%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
14.5%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
522.7%
150,000+ miles
418.2%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jun 2008peak 2Jul 2026
NHTSA investigations into the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.C...
EA08010Opened 12 Jun 2008Closed 8 Sep 2008ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
IN A LETTER DATED AUGUST 27, 2008, GENERAL MOTORS CORP. (GM) NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 08V-441) TO ADDRESS A SAFETY RELATEDDEFECT THAT CAN RESULT IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE IN APPROXIMATELY 850,000 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID OPTION.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES OF THIS INVESTIGATION COMPRISE OVER THREE-QUARTERS OF THE RECALL POPULATION. ACCORDING TO GM, A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID HEATER MODULE MAY OVERHEAT THE CONTROL-CIRCUIT GROUND WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES...
PE08010Opened 4 Feb 2008Closed 12 Jun 2008ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
IN RESPONSE TO AN INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER SENT BY THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION(ODI) DURING PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PE08-010, GM PROVIDED ODI WITH 41 ALLEGATIONS OF NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES INCLUDING 16 ALLEGATIONS OF FIRES ORIGINATING WITH THE IGNITION IN THE OFF POSITION.ONE OF THE FIRES WAS DETERMINED TO BE CAUSED BY AN ARSON EVENT.ODI HAS ALSO RECEIVED 5 REPORTS, 4 OF WHICH ARE OF DUPLICATIVE OF REPORTS PROVIDED BY GM, ALLEGING NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.IN TOTAL, ODI IS AWARE OF 41 NON-CRASHENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES...
Recalls on the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
20V011000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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 absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
15V324000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.
Risk: 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.
14V407000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 fusible link for the auxiliary battery.
Risk: 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.
10V240000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2008 TO ADD A FUSE TO THE CONTROL CIRCUIT HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) ELECTRICAL SHORT. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN NEW REPORTS OF THERMAL INCIDENTS ON HWFS MODULES AFTER THIS IMPROVEMENT WAS INSTALLED. THESE INCIDENTS RESULTED FROM A NEW FAILURE MODE ATTRIBUTED TO THE DEVICE'S THERMAL PROTECTION FEATURE. THE SIGNIFICANCE VARIES FROM MINOR DISTORTION TO CONSIDERABLE MELTING OF THE PLASTIC AROUND THE HWFS FLUID CHAMBER.
Risk: IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Shelton, WA2 injured
AIR BAGS
Airbag and steering wheel problems. Neither driver's nor passenger's airbag deployed in a major crash. Our truck was hit by a fully loaded dump truck, speed unknown. Our driver had "mustang sign," bruising to chest. Passenger had seatbelt bruising. No warning lights or other indication was present to indicate that there was any problem with the airbags. We are the original owners and there was no previous use of, nor work done on the airbags. Steering wheel collapsed onto driver's legs, which we were told is common for adjustable steering wheels. Vehicle was totaled and is at junk yard. We have requested the collision report and can provide upon request.
NHTSA complaint #11544161 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Shelton, WA2 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Airbag and steering wheel problems. Neither driver's nor passenger's airbag deployed in a major crash. Our truck was hit by a fully loaded dump truck, speed unknown. Our driver had "mustang sign," bruising to chest. Passenger had seatbelt bruising. No warning lights or other indication was present to indicate that there was any problem with the airbags. We are the original owners and there was no previous use of, nor work done on the airbags. Steering wheel collapsed onto driver's legs, which we were told is common for adjustable steering wheels. Vehicle was totaled and is at junk yard. We have requested the collision report and can provide upon request.
NHTSA complaint #11544161 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 248,000 milesSpooner, WIFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
STARTED VEHICLE, DROVE 100 YARDS, CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM POPPED UP ON DISPLAY, SMOKE IMMEDIATELY STARTED POURING IN VENTS AS IT BURST INTO FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD. GOT KIDS OUT AND CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT. VEHICLE BURNED FROM THE MOTOR TO THE BOX WHILE WAITING FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT.
NHTSA complaint #10993970 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 8,500 milesValley Center, CACrash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MY 2008 3500 DURAMAX DIESEL TRUCK WENT INTO LIMP MODE WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE 15 NEXT TO THE CONCRETE K-RAIL. IMAGINE HEAVY TRAFFIC, A FULLY LOADED SEMI BEHIND YOU, AND THEN SLAMMING ON THE BREAKS. THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED. THE SEMI SLAMMED ON HIS BREAKS, TRAILER CROSSED TWO LANES, OTHER VEHICLES SKIDDED OFF THE FREEWAY. I WAS ALMOST KILLED, AS WAS OTHERS. TURNS OUT A RODENT HAD CHEWED A SENSOR WIRE AND THE WIRES CROSSED DETECTING A CONDITION WITH THE ENGINE. OVER 20 VEHICLES WERE INVOLVED IN THIS NEAR FATAL CRASH. WHEN I ASKED THE DEALERSHIP WHY IT DID THIS, THEY EXPLAINED "IT IS DESIGNED TO REDUCE SPEED TO ABOUT 15 MILES PER HOUR TO SAME ENGINE COMPONENTS, AND THAT THIS IS IN MOST VEHICLES TODAY". I PERSONALLY DON'T CARE ABOUT ENGINE COMPONENTS, BUT FURTHER RESEARCH FOUND THAT HIS IS BEING DRIVEN BY THE INSURANCE COMPANIES THAT ULTIMATELY PAY FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY RISK, AND WILL KILL PEOPLE.
NHTSA complaint #10379810 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 19,648 milesRaton, NMCrash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
PURCHASED NEW 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN HEAD ON COLLISION RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE BEING TOTALED BY INSURANCE COMPANY. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND ONSTAR WHICH IS STANDARD IN THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND. WE FILED A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH GENERAL MOTORS REGARDING THE AIR BAG AND ONSTAR FAILURE. GENERAL MOTORS PRODUCT ALLEGATION DEPARTMENT ORDERED AN EVENT DATA RECORDING OF THE CRASH WITH THE DOCUMENTED CDR FILE INFORMATION "EVENT RECOVERED" STATING "NONE" THEREFORE INCONCLUSIVE.. OUR SAFETY CONCERN WAS IGNORED WITH THE INVESTIGATION BY GENERAL MOTORS BEING 'CLOSED" VIA LETTER DATED AUGUST 26, 2009. NO SATISFACTORY REASON WAS GIVEN AS TO WHY THE AIRBAG FAILED DURING A CRASH THAT RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS VEHICLE. WE OWN A TRUCKING COMPANY WITH SEVERAL OF THE EXACT SAME TYPE OF VEHICLES OWNED AND SEVERAL PERSONAL GENERAL MOTORS VEHICLES AND WILL PURSUE THE SAFETY ISSUE OF THE AIRBAG AND ONSTAR FAILURE TO THE FULLEST EXTENT.
NHTSA complaint #10283546 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 162,000. It was later discovered upon checking a Carfax report that the mileage was 270,000.
NHTSA complaint #11750622 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Shelton, WA2 injured
AIR BAGS
Airbag and steering wheel problems. Neither driver's nor passenger's airbag deployed in a major crash. Our truck was hit by a fully loaded dump truck, speed unknown. Our driver had "mustang sign," bruising to chest. Passenger had seatbelt bruising. No warning lights or other indication was present to indicate that there was any problem with the airbags. We are the original owners and there was no previous use of, nor work done on the airbags. Steering wheel collapsed onto driver's legs, which we were told is common for adjustable steering wheels. Vehicle was totaled and is at junk yard. We have requested the collision report and can provide upon request.
NHTSA complaint #11544161 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Shelton, WA2 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Airbag and steering wheel problems. Neither driver's nor passenger's airbag deployed in a major crash. Our truck was hit by a fully loaded dump truck, speed unknown. Our driver had "mustang sign," bruising to chest. Passenger had seatbelt bruising. No warning lights or other indication was present to indicate that there was any problem with the airbags. We are the original owners and there was no previous use of, nor work done on the airbags. Steering wheel collapsed onto driver's legs, which we were told is common for adjustable steering wheels. Vehicle was totaled and is at junk yard. We have requested the collision report and can provide upon request.
NHTSA complaint #11544161 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rockwell, NC
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHUDDERED UPON STARTING. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACT DROVE TO TEAM CHEVROLET BUICK GMC CADILLAC (404 JAKE ALEXANDER BLVD S, SALISBURY, NC 28147, 704-212-2019) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE CYLINDER WAS FAULTY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. *BF
NHTSA complaint #11246110 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Spanish Fort, AL
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. WHILE REVERSING, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND COMPLETELY SHUT OFF AND THE SERVICE AIR BAGS AND PASS LOCK SENSOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. TERRY THOMPSON CHEVROLET (1402 US-98, DAPHNE, AL 36526, (251) 626-0631) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11155553 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Concrete, WA
VISIBILITY/WIPER
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED. THE MOTOR FOR THE WIPERS WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES AND THE CIRCUIT BOARD UNDERNEATH THE HOOD WAS REPLACED ONCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BLADE CHEVROLET & RVS (1100 FREEWAY DR, MT VERNON, WA 98273, (360) 424-3231) WHERE THEY INITIALLY REPLACED THE MOTOR AND THEN REPLACED THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WIPERS. THE ADDITIONAL REPAIRS WERE MADE BY THE CONTACT. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE WIPER FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. *TT UPDATED 11/28/18
NHTSA complaint #11132760 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bradenton, FL
AIR BAGS
COX CHEVROLET IN BRADENTON FLORIDA IS REFUSING TO FIX THE RECALLED ITEM ON MY TRUCK
NHTSA complaint #11075798 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 206,000 milesWaco, TX
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DASH HAS CRACK NEAR PASSENGER AIR BAG AND BEHIND INSTRUMENT PANEL
NHTSA complaint #11016093 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 66,558 milesSutherland, VA
AIR BAGS
DASH HAS SEVERELY CRACKED. IF AIR BAG WAS TO DEPLOY, THE HARD PLASTIC OF THE CRACKED DASH COULD VERY LIKELY INJURE OCCUPANTS WITHIN THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING DOWN SMOOTH ROADWAY, WE STARTED HEARING CRACKING NOISES AND FOUND THE DASH CRACKING.
NHTSA complaint #11010407 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 66,558 milesSutherland, VA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DASH HAS SEVERELY CRACKED. IF AIR BAG WAS TO DEPLOY, THE HARD PLASTIC OF THE CRACKED DASH COULD VERY LIKELY INJURE OCCUPANTS WITHIN THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING DOWN SMOOTH ROADWAY, WE STARTED HEARING CRACKING NOISES AND FOUND THE DASH CRACKING.
NHTSA complaint #11010407 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 230,000 milesGainesville, GA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND A RECALL FOR THE CHASSIS ELECTRONIC MODULE. THE CONTACT CALLED HARDY CHEVROLET AT (770) 532-4389 AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V614000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THE VIN'S EXCLUSION AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 230,000..UPDATED 07/31/17 *BF . UPDATED 10/20/2017
NHTSA complaint #10994116 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 248,000 milesSpooner, WIFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
STARTED VEHICLE, DROVE 100 YARDS, CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM POPPED UP ON DISPLAY, SMOKE IMMEDIATELY STARTED POURING IN VENTS AS IT BURST INTO FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD. GOT KIDS OUT AND CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT. VEHICLE BURNED FROM THE MOTOR TO THE BOX WHILE WAITING FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT.
NHTSA complaint #10993970 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 82,700 milesCameron, MO
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHILE DRIVING THE SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM APPEAR ON THE DIC AND THERE IS THE LOSS OF ALL TRAILER BRAKES FUNCTION, WHICH DETERS THE VEHICLES STOPPING ABILITY. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS, WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, RURAL HIGHWAYS AND CITY STREETS. AFTER THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED AND SHUT OFF THE SYSTEM MUST RESET AND RESUMES NORMAL OPERATION. NOTICED WHEN GOING TO CHEVROLET FORUMS ON THE INTERNET THAT THIS IS A REOCCURRING PROBLEM ON THIS VEHICLE, FOUND THAT GENERAL MOTORS HAS ISSUED A RECALL BULLETIN #14514B DATED JANUARY 2015 ADDRESSING THIS ISSUE, BUT WHEN AT THE DEALERSHIP THEY INDICATE THAT IT IS VIN SPECIFIC AND WILL NOT REPAIR. CONTACTED GENERAL MOTORS CUSTOMER SERVICE BY PHONE AND WAS TOLD THE SAME AND THAT MY VEHICLE BY IT'S VIN WAS NOT IN THE RECALL LIST. I AM REPORTING THIS TO YOU AS I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS WILL LEAD TO FATAL OR SERIOUS INJURY ON THE ROADWAYS.
NHTSA complaint #10991366 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cypress, TX
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V324000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #10950007 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Parrish, FL
AIR BAGS
"TAKATA RECALL" - WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE RECALL ON JULY 2015 AND STILL WAITING FOR THE REPLACEMENT. AS OF NOVEMBER 5, 2016 IT SAYS PARTS TO REPAIR YOUR VEHICLE ARE NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10924522 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Thorndale, TX
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V324000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE MANUFACTURER WOULD SUPPLY THE REMEDY AND PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIR FOR OVER TWO YEARS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A TIME FRAME TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10918996 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Warren, PA
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN JULY 2015 CONTACTED GM DEALER SHIP AND WAS TOLD NO PARTS AVAILABLE THEY WOULD CONTACT US WHEN THE PARTS CAME IN. CALLED ON 3/23/2016 AND GOT THE SAME STORY FROM THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN. WE HAVE 5-1 TON TRUCKS AND DRIVE ALL ACROSS THE U.S. THIS TRUCK INVOLVED IN THE RECALL WE MADE IT A SHOP TRUCK FOR LOCAL RUNS ONLY UNTILL THIS RECALL GETS FIXED.
NHTSA complaint #10916520 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Martinsville, IN
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V324000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 08/16/16*LJ UPDATED 08/17/16.
NHTSA complaint #10874860 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Martinsville, IN
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V324000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10874865 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lanesboro, IA
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V324000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10864827 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bulverde, TX
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V324000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE REMEDY OR PARTS FOR THE RECALL WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10855095 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesBelleview, FL
AIR BAGS
DASHBOARD CRACKED IN TWO PLACES LIKE MANY OTHER 2007-2011 GM. CONCERNED OF SAFETY ISSUE IF AIRBAGS WERE TO DEPLOY.PLASTIC FROM DASH COULD INJURE OR POSSIBLY PIERCE AIRBAG RENDERING IT USELESS.
NHTSA complaint #10764461 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesBelleview, FL
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DASHBOARD CRACKED IN TWO PLACES LIKE MANY OTHER 2007-2011 GM. CONCERNED OF SAFETY ISSUE IF AIRBAGS WERE TO DEPLOY.PLASTIC FROM DASH COULD INJURE OR POSSIBLY PIERCE AIRBAG RENDERING IT USELESS.
NHTSA complaint #10764461 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesCampton, NH
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE DRIFTED FROM SIDE TO SIDE AND FAILED TO DRIVE IN A STRAIGHT LINE. THE CONTACT, WHO WAS AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE SUBFRAME SEPARATED ON BOTH SIDES BEHIND THE FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARMS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
NHTSA complaint #10684224 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 30,000 milesSomerset, VA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE DASH CLUSTER INTERMITTENTLY LOSES ELECTRICAL POWER. FREEZING THE ALL GAUGES WHERE THEY ARE AT THE TIME. THE ENGINE LIGHT IS THE ONLY LIGHT THAT SEEMS TO WORK. AFTER RETURNING THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD WILL REMAIN LIT UNTIL THE IGNITION SWITCH IS CYCLED OFF THEN ON AGAIN. WHILE UNDER WARRANTY IT WAS ONLY TWICE AS A MOMENTARY CONDITION AND WOULD RETURN NORMAL BEFORE I COULD GET TO A DEALERSHIP. NOW AT 140,000 MILES IT CAN LAST SEVERAL DAYS AND VERY FREQUENTLY.
NHTSA complaint #10508980 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.