2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2008

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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%)

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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (55%)

< $100 (9%)

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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

195700 mi

US $100
Power steering pump leaking at hose connection 

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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

35000 mi bushings wore out fast 
61580 mi

C $300
Replace front left hub assembly due to worn out wheel bearing. 
74400 mi

C $200
Replaced front lower control arm ball joints to pass safety for sale. 
107260 mi

C $300
The original shocks were providing very little dampening as it was bouncing through the bumps. Upgraded to bilstein 5100 series with adjustable ride height, very satisfied with results 
72000 mi

US $685
Front hub assembly, bearing went bad. 
85560 mi

C $1800
complete front suspension, rear drums and shoes replaced, wheel alignment. 
77000 mi

US $1000
Rear shock was leaking and had to be replaced 

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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

67000 mi

US $595
Bad grinding noise from front end. The wheel bearing and rotor were bad. 

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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

203500 mi

US $399
Clicking in front end replaced hub. 

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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

195-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

92000 mi

US $450
Both front sway-bar links were replaced. Front Rotors and brake pad were also replaced. 

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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Suspension Problems

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