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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 99 repairs.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (56%)
< $100 (32%)
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 218000 mi US $45 |
Oil Pressure sensor replaced |
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
367-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 65000 mi | Exhaust leak at manifold caused by broken bolt. Driver side head had to be removed to extract bolt. Engine had P1174(lean fuel trim) code and noticed a tick when cold. Dealership stated tick wasn't abnormal and replaced O2 sensor on driver side bank. |
| 66000 mi US $2500 |
Active Fuel Management lifter failed in turn wiping out a lobe on the cam shaft. All 16 lifters and cam replaced. |
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 46000 mi | Error code P0601, ROM checksum error. Truck shut down on freeway while driving giving message "Engine Power Reduced". Required replacement of ECM. |
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 55280 mi C $300 |
G300 ground corroded causing fuel pump to not work. Cleaned ground connection and reinstalled. |
| 69440 mi C $550 |
Spark plug wire had a hole, which caused the check engine light to come on. I just changed the plugs, I think the mechanic might of broke the wire was he was re ad rei-ing it. They put in a new set of wires and cleared all codes and all good |
| 78120 mi C $300 |
Check engine light, po449 code, replace solenoid Good to go. |
| 106000 mi US $35 |
Coolant leak at firewall going into heater core. Leak causes heater to not work and cooling fan to run often. Had to replace hose and put 2 clamps on to stop leak this time. |
| 104000 mi US $150 |
Oxygen sensor and fuel evap purge vent |
| 59000 mi US $189 |
Purge solenoid valve. Emission system. |
| 60000 mi US $185 |
Reflash ecu with updates to correct fuel trim for warm starts. |
| 101000 mi US $250 |
Replaced defective egr vavle |
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 100000 mi US $45 |
oil pressure sensor truck losing oil between oil changes now on oil consumption test |
| 289000 mi US $350 |
Replace oil pressure sending unit |
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 84000 mi US $302 |
Check engine light |
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 30000 mi US $265 |
Post catalytic oxygen sensor went bad |
| 40000 mi | Took it in twice, throttle body acting up, engine stalling, First time they thought it was a sync issue. The second time they figured out there was a short in the throttle sensor |
| 47000 mi US $200 |
Replaced valve (can’t remember which right now, paperwork not available to me at this moment) |
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
195-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 47000 mi US $186 |
Replaced failed coolant thermostat. |
| 68000 mi US $150 |
Spark plug wire shorted, replaced all wires. |
| 89000 mi US $475 |
Replaced lower intake manifold gasket due to coolant leaks. |
| 2000 mi | Check engine light on: replaced oxygen sensor |
| 78000 mi US $310 |
Emission control valve was stuck and was replaced |
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