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2008 Chevrolet Silverado HD repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (46%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2008 Chevrolet Silverado HD repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado HD

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Chevrolet in New York, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2016
Mar 2015

79000 mi

US $975
All hoses replaced after a leak of transmission fluid occurred. 
Chevrolet in Idaho, United States
Nov 2014 - Sep 2017
Aug 2016

73100 mi

US $129
code p102 showed op. indicating mas sensor problem. cleaned original reinstaled error came back in week. replaced sencor with new one. no problems since. 
Apr 2017

77000 mi

US $20
the factory power steering return hose is a molded hose that is to close to the pressure hose and the pressure hose rubbed a hole in it. i bought a length of generic steering return line and routed it away from the other hose to solve the problem. 
Chevrolet in North Carolina, United States
Jul 2013 - Sep 2013
Jul 2013

83000 mi

US $422
kept going into (engine power has been reduced)and turned out a SB had been released from GM.A wiring harness was not making good connection and new wire had to be run. 
Chevrolet in South Dakota, United States
May 2012 - Oct 2013
Oct 2013

51000 mi

US $1200
3 of the automatic door locks stopped functioning. Computer that recieved the key fob signal had to be replaced. Couldn't lock it with the keypad or with the unlock-lock Front wheel bearing out 
Chevrolet in Georgia, United States
Nov 2014 - Mar 2017
Jun 2016

125000 mi
Passenger side air temp was coming out HOT. Looked up fix on Internet. Turned engine off, cycled the air controller thru each position slowly, started engine and passenger side control and temp were back in synch. 
Nov 2016

135000 mi

US $110
Battery died- was Original from when purchased in 2013 
Jan 2017

136000 mi

US $21
Passenger side headlight, 2 nd time out 

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2008 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

Chevrolet in Washington, United States
Sep 2017 - Sep 2018
Nov 2017

133000 mi

US $80
Replaced radiator fan 

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2007.5 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

Chevrolet in Minnesota, United States
May 2012 - Oct 2021
Nov 2012

86700 mi

US $700
starter replaced 
Jan 2017

117000 mi

US $50
parking cable snapped due to rust, cables replaced. Truck would not start in cold weather. Batteries load tested fine. Discovered corrosion inside ground cable from batteries (not at terminal). Also seemed cable was a bit small from the factory. Replaced with heavier cable I had. Fixed problem 

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