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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 99 repairs.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (52%)
Chart based on 29 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
Engine not specified
| 110000 mi US $164 |
Complete loss of power. Good Battery reading. Good Alternator reading. Prior to loss of power, door locks randomly locked and unlocked while driving. Lights randomly went bright and dim. Bad cable running from Battery to Alternator. |
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 222000 mi US $85 |
Blower motor replaced |
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 13000 mi | Drivers side door electronic lock quit working. Replaced under warranty. |
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 14000 mi | power lock would not actuate on driver side |
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 32000 mi | Window motors not working correctly; Dealer said they checked and the windows were working correctly. |
| 52000 mi US $500 |
Driver door lock actuator failed and was replaced |
| 96000 mi US $318 |
Replaced alternator & voltage regulator |
| 97300 mi US $85 |
Tire Pressure Monitor on one tire failed and had to be replaced. |
| 100100 mi US $255 |
Electrical short. Gauges erratic; radio intermittent; Compass & Outside temp gauge inoperative. Replaced positive battery cable. |
| 61000 mi US $157 |
power door lock on passenger side quit working. |
| 65140 mi C $100 |
Replaced blown driver and passenger door speakers. |
| 74400 mi C $200 |
AC control module replaced. |
| 25000 mi | Replaced door lock actuator |
| 101000 mi US $250 |
Front airbag crash sensor replaced |
| 106620 mi C $400 |
Low beam did not work in the nite. Daytime running lights worked fine in the day. Hi beam OK. Suspected body control module but dealer found a broken wire. Took four hours to complete repair. |
| 72740 mi C $60 |
Headlight burned out, replaced both with GE 20 brighter bulbs. |
| 78740 mi C $22 |
Cruise control relay attached to the brake pedal. Had no cruise control light on the dash. I watched a you tube video and order the part from Lordco. Easy fix. |
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 35000 mi | Door actuators stopped working. It seems to be a common problem with the new body GM trucks. |
| 72300 mi US $300 |
Power door lock actuators went bad for a second time. |
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 147700 mi US $117 |
TPMS replaced |
| 31000 mi | CD player made loud ticking noise. |
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 55000 mi US $106 |
Brake light sensor, making transmission hard to shift from park when cold. |
| 64500 mi US $1040 |
Passenger side electronic lock broken |
| 84000 mi US $302 |
Replaced headlight |
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 5000 mi | new switch order for brake lights not coming on early enough onstar reception problem at times Brake light switch not engaging under light pressure |
| 15000 mi | Paint was worn off of the keyless entry buttons. Dealer replaced remote. |
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
195-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 23000 mi | Gas gauge quit working. Check engine light came on. Gas gauge was replaced and problem was solved. |
| 29300 mi | The turn signal audible indicator went dead although the turns signals still worked. 3 of the 4 radio speakers quit functioning. |
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 14880 mi | air cond comp siezed starter went, replaced on extended warranty extended warranty has payed for itself |
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