2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 24 complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 24 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 66,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 66,000 miles, and 41% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 2500 lt. The vehicle was parked idle in the driveway when it caught fire. The contact stated that he could hear the vehicle attempting to start independently. The vehicle had an automatic remote starter that he would use frequently. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. There were no injuries. A fire report was available. The insurance company stated that a representative would inspect the vehicle to determine the origin of the fire.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 2500. The contact stated that the key was removed from the ignition while the vehicle was on. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- Air bags 106 complaints
- Body & structure 19 complaints