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 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (50%)

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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

78740 mi

C $23
Replace cruise control brake unit. 
107260 mi

C $60
All warning messages for brakes and stability control and trailer brakes came on only when cold. OK in the garage and when warm out. Suspect speed sensor or wiring. No time to fix. 
107260 mi

C $500
Fixed stability,traction control,ABS,trailer stability all on message center. 
98000 mi

US $278
New rotors and pads install due to vibrating and pulsing brakes when stoping at speed. 

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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

367-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

81500 mi

C $1700
caliper seized 

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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

4340 mi Loud squeaking noise when brakes applied. This occurs when truck is moved from a cold start. There is a recall for this problem. 

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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Brake Problems

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