2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 60 complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 5% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 60 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 90,000 miles 39 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 10 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 39 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 90,000 miles, and 28% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
2008 chevy silverado 1500 fire on 11/20/20 I was driving 3 miles to my friends house and as soon as I pulled up, I smelt fire. I got out to find out that my passenger headlight and everything under the hood was on fire!! I tried to lift the hood but that was too hot to do so, and I ran into my girlfriends house screaming for a fire extinguisher!! As I was running back to remove as much as I could out of the truck her husband came out with the fire extinguisher and she came with the hose.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that shortly after purchasing the vehicle, the contact discovered that the driver’s side of the vehicle was lowered and was leaning to the side. Upon inspection it was discovered that the driver's side leaf spring hanger had detached from the frame of the vehicle due to extreme rust. The local dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Air bags 594 complaints
- Electrical system 91 complaints
- Engine 50 complaints
- Latches & locks 37 complaints
- Brakes 29 complaints
- Fuel system 24 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 23 complaints
- Suspension 18 complaints