2008 Chevrolet Silverado latches & locks problems
Owners reported latches & locks problems in 18 complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, 8% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 45,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When latches & locks problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 latches & locks complaints that report mileage, the median is about 44,000 miles, and 75% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the latches & locks complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that the door lock actuator on the front drivers side does not operate on the automated system. The door lock failed to open automatically when the vehicle was in the park position. He also stated that the remote entry does not work. The dealer stated that they have not had enough complaints to issue a recall. The dealer also stated that the vehicle could repaired at the owners expense.
Door lock broke and door would not open. This is the fourth time and has occurred on all four doors at different intervals.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado
- Air bags 62 complaints
- Electrical system 48 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints