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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%)
Chart based on 99 repairs.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (39%)
Chart based on 84 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
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| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Arizona, United States Jan 2013 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 2013110000 miUS $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
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in North Dakota, United States Dec 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Mar 2014191000 miUS $75 | The transfer case control module went bad. Had to be replaced. | ||
| Apr 2015195700 miUS $100 | Power steering pump leaking at hose connection | ||
| Apr 2018218000 miUS $45 | Oil Pressure sensor replaced | ||
| Jul 2018222000 miUS $85 | Blower motor replaced | ||
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
367-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Oregon, United States Dec 2013 - May 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014 | Exhaust leak at manifold caused by broken bolt. Driver side head had to be removed to extract bolt. Engine had P1174(lean fuel trim) code and noticed a tick when cold. Dealership stated tick wasn't abnormal and replaced O2 sensor on driver side bank. | ||
| May 201466000 miUS $2500 | Active Fuel Management lifter failed in turn wiping out a lobe on the cam shaft. All 16 lifters and cam replaced. | ||
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Ohio, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Feb 201013000 mi | Drivers side door electronic lock quit working. Replaced under warranty. Drivers side exterior door handle had a broken part indside. | ||
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in California, United States Nov 2008 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jan 201030700 mi | Driver window made loud noise when rolled down. Service bulletin to lubricate motor. Also lubricated passenger window. | ||
| Sep 201046000 mi | Error code P0601, ROM checksum error. Truck shut down on freeway while driving giving message "Engine Power Reduced". Required replacement of ECM. | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Minnesota, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Jun 200914000 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
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Illinois, United States Dec 2009 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 200926000 miUS $3800 | replaced transmission after failure while towing a trailer | ||
| Jan 2013US $35 | Coolant leak at firewall going into heater core. Leak causes heater to not work and cooling fan to run often. Had to replace hose and put 2 clamps on to stop leak this time. | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Ontario, Canada Dec 2011 - May 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012C $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. | ||
| Apr 2012107260 miC $60 | 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 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. | ||
| May 2012107260 miC $500 | Fixed stability,traction control,ABS,trailer stability all on message center. | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Kansas, United States Feb 2011 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jan 201541300 miUS $327 | Trany cooling lines leaking and replaced | ||
| Feb 201899445 miUS $270 | Replaced transmission cooler lines | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Idaho, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201661000 miUS $157 | power door lock on passenger side quit working. | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Mar 201569440 miC $550 | Spark plug wire had a hole, which caused the check engine light to come on. I just changed the plugs, I think the mechanic might of broke the wire was he was re ad rei-ing it. They put in a new set of wires and cleared all codes and all good | ||
| Jul 201572740 miC $60 | Headlight burned out, replaced both with GE 20 brighter bulbs. | ||
| Jun 201778120 miC $300 | Check engine light, po449 code, replace solenoid Good to go. | ||
| Mar 201878740 miC $23 | Replace cruise control brake unit. | ||
| Apr 201878740 miC $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. | ||
| May 202185560 miC $1800 | complete front suspension, rear drums and shoes replaced, wheel alignment. | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in California, United States Sep 2008 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Aug 201032000 mi | Knee bolster came apart. Dealer replaced it. Window motors not working correctly; Dealer said they checked and the windows were working correctly. | ||
| Nov 201152000 miUS $500 | Driver door lock actuator failed and was replaced | ||
| Dec 201377000 miUS $1000 | Rear shock was leaking and had to be replaced | ||
| Dec 201596000 miUS $318 | Replaced alternator & voltage regulator | ||
| Apr 201697300 miUS $85 | Tire Pressure Monitor on one tire failed and had to be replaced. | ||
| Aug 2016100100 miUS $255 | Electrical short. Gauges erratic; radio intermittent; Compass & Outside temp gauge inoperative. Replaced positive battery cable. | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Indiana, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Feb 201035000 mi | bushings wore out fast | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Ohio, United States Oct 2008 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 201024000 mi | Align front driver door because of contact with rear door. | ||
| Jun 201025000 mi | Replaced door lock actuator | ||
| Mar 201359000 miUS $189 | Purge solenoid valve. Emission system. | ||
| Jun 201360000 miUS $185 | Reflash ecu with updates to correct fuel trim for warm starts. | ||
| Nov 201472000 miUS $685 | Front hub assembly, bearing went bad. The cv joint boot also had a tear and throwing grease and needed to be replaced. Replaced the axle.. | ||
| Dec 201582000 miUS $140 | Replaced 4 wheel drive selection switch. Was getting service system soon error code. Faulty switch. | ||
| Oct 201798000 miUS $278 | New rotors and pads install due to vibrating and pulsing brakes when stoping at speed. | ||
| Mar 2018101000 miUS $250 | Front airbag crash sensor replaced Replaced defective egr vavle | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Illinois, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 2016104000 miUS $150 | Oxygen sensor and fuel evap purge vent | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Ontario, Canada Jun 2009 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Aug 201349680 miC $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. | ||
| Jul 201455280 miC $300 | G300 ground corroded causing fuel pump to not work. Cleaned ground connection and reinstalled. | ||
| Jul 201561580 miC $300 | Replace front left hub assembly due to worn out wheel bearing. | ||
| Jan 201760980 miC $100 | Replaced blown driver and passenger door speakers. | ||
| May 201774400 miC $200 | Replaced front lower control arm ball joints to pass safety for sale. AC control module replaced. | ||
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Feb 201022000 mi | drive shaft clunk when locking and releasing of drivetrain | ||
| Mar 201023000 mi | problem continues - drive shaft clunk when locking and releasing of drivetrain yoke and tailshaft was replaced | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Arizona, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 200922000 mi | Loud clunking in rear. Dealer lubed yoke and said it would be fixed | ||
| Mar 201045000 miUS $450 | 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. Clips on driver side head light broke. Water leaked into the area. Fogged up and burned out lamp. 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 Clips on driver side head light broke. Water leaked into the area. Fogged up and burned out lamp. | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Florida, United States Mar 2014 - Aug 2019 | |||
| Mar 2015165000 miUS $500 | Differential went out - repaired by dealer at owner's expense. | ||
| Apr 2015165000 miUS $3500 | Transmission went out immediately upon return. Transmission replaced and went out again a week later. Transmission replaced again, at owner's expense. | ||
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Kansas, United States Apr 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 201367000 miUS $595 | Bad grinding noise from front end. The wheel bearing and rotor were bad. | ||
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
367-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Alberta, Canada May 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Feb 201481500 miC $1700 | caliper seized | ||
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Texas, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jun 200935000 mi | Door actuators stopped working. It seems to be a common problem with the new body GM trucks. | ||
| Jan 201161800 miUS $300 | Power door lock actuators went bad for a second time. | ||
| Apr 201169500 miUS $400 | Passengers inside door handle stopped working. | ||
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2008 - Nov 2010 | |||
| Dec 20084340 mi | Loud squeaking noise when brakes applied. This occurs when truck is moved from a cold start. There is a recall for this problem. | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Alabama, United States Jan 2013 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jul 2014203500 miUS $399 | Clicking in front end replaced hub. | ||
| Dec 2016289000 miUS $350 | Replace oil pressure sending unit | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Washington, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 201031000 mi | CD player made loud ticking noise. | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Maryland, United States Apr 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Jan 2014100000 miUS $45 | oil pressure sensor truck losing oil between oil changes now on oil consumption test | ||
| Jul 2015147700 miUS $117 | TPMS replaced | ||
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Virginia, United States Oct 2009 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Dec 200924000 miUS $30 | Replaced power lock relays - existing problem when purchased from Enterprise car rentals. | ||
| Dec 201355000 miUS $106 | Brake light sensor, making transmission hard to shift from park when cold. | ||
| Apr 201564500 miUS $1040 | Interior driver side door indoor handle broken - couldn't open door from inside Passenger side electronic lock broken | ||
| Dec 201784000 miUS $302 | Check engine light Replaced headlight | ||
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Ohio, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201530000 miUS $265 | Post catalytic oxygen sensor went bad | ||
| Dec 201640000 mi | Took it in twice, throttle body acting up, engine stalling, First time they thought it was a sync issue. The second time they figured out there was a short in the throttle sensor | ||
| Mar 201847000 miUS $200 | Replaced valve (can’t remember which right now, paperwork not available to me at this moment) | ||
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Maryland, United States Sep 2008 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Dec 20095000 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 | ||
| Sep 201115000 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
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2015 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Nov 201578000 miUS $310 | Emission control valve was stuck and was replaced | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Oregon, United States Dec 2008 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Mar 20092000 mi | Check engine light on: replaced oxygen sensor | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Tennessee, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201023000 mi | Gas gauge quit working. Check engine light came on. Gas gauge was replaced and problem was solved. | ||
| Jul 201129300 mi | The turn signal audible indicator went dead although the turns signals still worked. 3 of the 4 radio speakers quit functioning. | ||
| Oct 201447000 miUS $186 | Replaced failed coolant thermostat. | ||
| Oct 201763000 miUS $30 | Had to remove oxidation from headlight cover and re-coat lense in order to get proper brightness from headlights at night. | ||
| Jul 201868000 miUS $150 | Spark plug wire shorted, replaced all wires. | ||
| Nov 202089000 miUS $475 | Replaced lower intake manifold gasket due to coolant leaks. | ||
| Dec 202192000 miUS $450 | Both front sway-bar links were replaced. Front Rotors and brake pad were also replaced. | ||
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2010 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Aug 201014880 mi | air cond comp siezed starter went, replaced on extended warranty extended warranty has payed for itself | ||
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