2008 Chevrolet Silverado structure problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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.”
filed Mar 8, 2023
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that the dashboard was fractured on the drivers and the passengers side where the air bag was located. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…”
filed Dec 14, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This informational bulletin provides information on removing paint stains on the under side of protective shipping film
05-08-51-001H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 7, 2016
Structure problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 6 | 5% |
| 2015 Silverado | 3 | 4% |
| 2014 Silverado | 16 | 13% |
| 2013 Silverado | 9 | 14% |
| 2012 Silverado | 14 | 21% |
| 2011 Silverado | 15 | 20% |
| 2010 Silverado | 12 | 19% |
| 2009 Silverado | 14 | 18% |
| 2007 Silverado | 23 | 13% |
| 2006 Silverado | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 Silverado | 11 | 3% |
| 2004 Silverado | 25 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.