Chevrolet Silverado Complaints (2008)

1,298 consumer complaints on file.

#11539051August 17, 2023
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11538349August 14, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
chevy silverado 2008 pick up1500- extensive frame rust & deterioration, 115,000 miles needs to be repaired. Orignal owner.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11537533August 9, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My 2008 Silverado has rusted and cracked frame and doesn’t pass inspection I am [XXX] and on SSI disability and can not afford to pay for repairs, the truck runs great and has 158,000 miles on it I traded in a 1999 Silverado and it had 240,000 miles on it with no rust and no issues whatsoever should of kept that, I am very upset and disappointed with this truck, can you please reach out to me and help me out any way you can. Thanks [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11536362August 3, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
Unknown
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11533378July 20, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY, SUSPENSION
Vehicle is in the shop at 191,000mi for Rear Shocks, Front Struts, an alignment and oil change as of Wednesday (07/19/2023), at approximately 16:14 EDT, the shop contacted me and notified me that the mechanic, when he was installing the new driver-side shocks, went to secure the shock, only for the entire sub-frame assembly that holds the exhaust manifold, fuel tank and shock in place, "shattered" in front of him. I have been informed that I was "One good pothole away" from having a catastrophic failure which could have caused a wreck, and potentially loss of life.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11533123July 18, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The frame of my vehicle is rusted out almost completely.I am concerned about my safety and the safety of others if I drive it on the highway ,I have taken great care with my truck I only have around 70,000 miles on it and a frame should last a lot longer than this one has, and I have read other peoples complaints about this vehicle also,I would appreciate any help you can offer me.I have no files to upload or any accidents to report I’m just extremely concerned about driving this vehicle with the frame in the condition it’s in.Thank You
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11531080July 8, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
My truck keeps going into limp mode, it will not accelerate when I press on the gas pedal.This happens sometimes after stopping or slowing down
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11526388June 10, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
Severe frame rust, body rust
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11520439May 4, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
Extensive rust on the frame, barely holding together. This caused the drive shaft to shake and break the differential. Even if the differential would not have broken the truck was not road worthy. It could have broke in half at any second. No reputable body shop would even attempt to fix it. No warnings or symptoms until a snow plow was hooked up again last winter and the weight of it bent the fragile frame. Countless accounts of frame and undercarriage rust for Chevy and GMC trucks from 2006-2013.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11519154April 26, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY, POWER TRAIN
The frame has been rusting out bad for many years. My gas tank is about to fall off it is hanging down do to cross member rusting out, and shocks too. Also body is rusting bad do to not putting the right rust inhibitors in the paint and frame.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11515456April 4, 2023
SUSPENSION, STRUCTURE:BODY
There is rust on my crossmembers, they said it happens from the stuff they put on the roads? I don't know but I do not have money to buy a new vehicle. They say it's on both sides in the rear that are rotten but they were fine not too long ago.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510794March 8, 2023
AIR BAGS, STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
2008 CHEVROLET 1500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG INFLATION ISSUE AND SEVERE RUSTING TO THE ENTIRE FRAME. THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING THE TRUCK TO BE REPAIRED/REPLACED OR PROVIDING A TRUCK WHERE THIS PROBLEM DOES NOT EXIST.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11508569February 22, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There was no accident but due to the manufacturer not using a rust propellant coating on the frame I have a severely severely damaged frame the structural integrity of my vehicle is compromised and dangerously unsafe the frame is rusted in so many spots there's a few places where it is broke the back end of the vehicle sprain is starting to crumple this should be something that is fixed by GM as a recall it is unsafe it is dangerous it puts my life at risk driving the vehicle and I refuse to put my kids in the vehicle due to the safety issues
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11503524January 24, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY, AIR BAGS
My rear suspension cross member on my frame is so rusted and rotted that it snapped and I have a crack in the main frame from more rust right by the gas tank.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11499066December 27, 2022
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while parked after turning on the vehicle, the contact exited the vehicle and the side curtain air bags in the front and the rear of the vehicle simultaneously deployed. The contact ran back to the vehicle to turn off the vehicle because the alarm was sounding, the hazard lights were flashing, and the horn was honking independently. The contact stated that he inspected the deployed air bags became aware that the driver's side seat belt had tightened and locked. The contact stated all the seat belts had tightened and locked during the deployment of the air bags. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed by a manufacturer assigned investigator; however, the findings were not released to the contact. The contact filed a case with the manufacturer and was told that the case had been closed with no further information provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498573December 22, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
Structural frame damage found on both sides of truck while I was checking my brakes and doing a basic undercarriage inspection. Complete rebuild of frame determined by qualified frame building shop. Chunks of frame have fallen out and a lengthy crack along bottom inside rail visible.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11491018October 26, 2022
AIR BAGS
i HAVE BEEN TRYING TO SET UP RECALL WITH CENTURY THREE CHEVROLET IN WEST MIFFLIN PA. They refuse to give me a loaner car while they have my truck all day say i have to drop off and come back. Well I work mon thru Fri same hours as them I requested a Saturday and they said they don't do recalls on Saturday. they are making it as difficult as possible to get this work done. Is there anything you can do before someone gets hurt or killed? thank you in advance [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11487709October 3, 2022
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the message "Check Air Bags" warning was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (AIR BAGS). However, the failure persisted. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed across the street, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger's side of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a laceration on the right hand caused by a sharp piece of the steering wheel. The contact did not seek medical assistance. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to her residence. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11483428September 8, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
Premature frame rust. This vehicle was professionally undercoated 4 times using premium products (fluid film, NH OIL undercoating), and the frame has rotted prematurely. 132,000 miles and it will not pass inspection . Chevrolet should make this right, as I have not finished paying off the vehicle. There needs to be an investigation into the manufacturing and the lack of rust protection. The rust is concentrated in 2 spots on the bottom of the frame. I was made aware of the problem this spring by my technician. I am shocked and will be financially unable to recover from their planned obsolescence. Otherwise every aspect of the truck works as it should.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11481787August 29, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that while the husband was driving, a warning message indicating the hood was unlatched had been displayed and the front headlights were not operable. Smoke was seen coming from under the hood and after lifting the hood to inspect the engine compartment flames and smoke were present. The husband extinguished the flames with water and the vehicle was pushed to a work sight. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the battery cable and electrical wiring harness were melted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The fire department was not called to the scene. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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