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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (14%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (36%)

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Chart based on 14 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

191000 mi

US $75
The transfer case control module went bad. Had to be replaced. 

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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

46000 mi

US $327
Trany cooling lines leaking and replaced 
99445 mi

US $270
Replaced transmission cooler lines 
49680 mi

C $100
Torque converter to bell housing gasket seal leaking. Replaced under extended warranty. FIrst trip used to identify source of leak. Second trip replaced seal. 
26000 mi

US $3800
replaced transmission after failure while towing a trailer 
72000 mi

US $685
The cv joint boot also had a tear and throwing grease and needed to be replaced. Replaced the axle.. 
82000 mi

US $140
Replaced 4 wheel drive selection switch. Was getting service system soon error code. Faulty switch. 

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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

165000 mi

US $500
Differential went out - repaired by dealer at owner's expense.  
165000 mi

US $3500
Transmission went out immediately upon return. Transmission replaced and went out again a week later. Transmission replaced again, at owner's expense. 
22000 mi Loud clunking in rear. Dealer lubed yoke and said it would be fixed 
43000 mi

US $150
Loud clunking returned in rear end. Dealer said there is nothing they can do to fix it. It is a normal chevy issue I must deal with. Loud clunking returned in rear end. Dealer said there is nothing they can do to fix it. It is a normal chevy issue I must deal with 
22000 mi drive shaft clunk when locking and releasing of drivetrain 
23000 mi problem continues - drive shaft clunk when locking and releasing of drivetrain yoke and tailshaft was replaced  

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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Transmission Problems

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