2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Electrical System Problems
- 67
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 67 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- door locks · 21 records
- door lock · 9 records
- electrical system · 7 records
- control module · 6 records
- passenger side · 5 records
- warning lights · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 16 |
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 60–100k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Door lock actuators do not always work first it was the passenger rear then driver rear now the passenger front is not working with the research i have don't i have come to the conclusion it is a very common problem even with low mileage trucks of this model year. The issue is not only annoying but can create a dangerous environment.
ODI 11235321
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
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ODI 11203936
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. While attempting to start the vehicle, it would crank, but not start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the chassis electronic control module was contaminated and needed replacement. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 11174954
Air Bags · Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
The engine doesn't slow down imediatly after you release accelerator.. Also the electric system comes on and off in motion... Also sometimes speakers work and sometimes the don't ...in motion or not.. I lost control of the truck and hit a tree going about 40 mph no airbags were deployed...
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11145280
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle's passlock system to start the vehicle was malfunctioning. The dealer (asheville chevrolet, 205 smokey park highway, asheville, nc 28806, [redacted]) stated that there was no recall and offered to repair the failure. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The failure mileage was 96,000. The vin was unknown.
ODI 11154768
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Hello, i got a check engine light and found the code is for "low flow, check fuel control module, fuel pump". I found a recall bulletin no.: 14515b date: january 2015 subject: chassis electronic control module internal contamination. It is model year truck and the exact part number of the control module but the local dealer advised gm does not list my vin as being involved, even though my truck is listed in the…
ODI 11114285
Air Bags · Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
The problem was not with the air bag, but the front switch that activates the air bags upon impact. When one or both fail the test when you turn the ignition on, it posts a message saying service the air bag system. There is lots of information regarding this on utube. Apparently this is a common problem. I am an electrician and an electronics tech, i know that the air bags will not activate if the crash is on the…
ODI 11092546
Electrical System
Tried to open passenger side front window from master module(switch) on driver side, notice a burnt odor. On farther inspection i found the passenger side window module had shorted out with burnt and/or melted wires at the connector. Possible fire hazard! I was parked at a post office
ODI 11074144
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Rapid temporary loss of engine power, doorlocks cycling repeatedly, guages malfunctioning, radio shuts off and turns back on with no preset stations and showing 12:00 on the clock ,cruise control disengages. Once vehicle is shut off, no guages nor lights work...as if there wasn't any battery in the vehicle. Vehicle won't start until dome light is restored on via jumpstarting. Cleaning battery connections and…
ODI 11072131
Air Bags · Electrical System
Takata recall. I spoke to a chevrolet dealership person (all star chevrolet north, [redacted], baton rouge, la) about replacing my truck passenger side airbag. I first contacted them on november 7, 2017 and was told the device was not available. I contacted them again on may 10, 2018 and spoke with amanda. Amanda said she would check with her manager to determine if the part was available to schedule the fix but i…
ODI 11096842
Air Bags · Electrical System · Steering
Takata airbag defect... Defective ignition switch locks key in ignition
ODI 11042767
Electrical System
Experiencing sporadic issues with my trucks electrical system. What will happen is that as i'm driving down the road (doesn't matter what speed), i will hear a loud "pop" (sounds exactly like a desktop computer losing power) and then my dashboard/monitor screen will go dark and after a split second everything come back on. The dashboard will flash on and off for a few more seconds. About every third time this…
ODI 11002560
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
I was on highway 84 passing another car at speed 75 mph the door locks started came on and off, the safety belt lights came on, the engine started to slow and speed up, the clock went from 4:00 pm to 12:00 pm, the date went to 01/01/2004, the a/c started to blow hot air. I stopped on the shoulder and turned it off, everything stopped only the abs light stayed on. I called onstar to check what's wrong, they said…
ODI 11001228
Electrical System · Steering
When driving at low speeds and making turn veg steering makes loud sound and steering wheel makes vibrating sound and locks temporarily. A code turned on that reads stabilizer trackability it stayed on from that time until now.
ODI 11013074
Electrical System
Driver side rear door lock- unlock no longer works. Stuck in locked position though locking mechanism pops up and down.
ODI 11003421
Electrical System
Instrument panel randomly goes crazy as well as power locks and engine shuts off going down the road. Sometimes will not crank up takes a few times turning the key
ODI 10927581
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
The engine died without warning while driving at about 30 mph. Power steering and brakes were lost making the vehicle very difficult to control. I managed to stop the vehicle safely and had it towed to a chevrolet dealership. The cause of the engine die out was found to be an internal fault in the engine control module.
ODI 10874350
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
I have a short in my fuel pump flow control module. It causes my car to stall while while in operation, check engine light comes on, sometimes it doesn't start, etc. This issue has haunted me for about a year now. I found a recall bulletin from gm; #14515b. This is the exact part # and issue that i'm having but my vin # isn't part of the recall. Is it possible that my vin was missed?
ODI 10968700
Electrical System
Front impact sensor for air bag system failed due to poor placement, inferior product and lack of initial quality installation.corroded internally.
ODI 10852833
Electrical System
2008 chevrolet silverado. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle shuts down intermittently, door locks malfunction, key fob issues and other electrical system problems. *smd *tr
ODI 10920654
Air Bags · Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
With truck stationary, i have inspected and observed the following. Dash has cracked through multiple locations to include areas for stored airbags. Rattling sound is coming from insecure dash. Radio and speakers function intermittently and other times with static. Replaced speakers in doors and that did not resolve the problem. Drivers seat belt did not connect to receiver end. Replaced part ordered from gm parts…
ODI 10821272
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
After having driven vehicle a short distance for an appointment, truck would not start an hour later; however, lights came on dash. I waited 10 seconds and tried it again, and it started no problem. Then no problem starting the next time but driving around town the radio start shutting off for about 3 seconds before coming back on. This happened a few times, then as i am driving, the entire electrical system starts…
ODI 10744782
Air Bags · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
I was entering i-75 interstate ramp and moving along with traffic and about 70 mph, the door locks started going up and down on there own, the instrument cluster needles started sporadically going up and down then they show no signs of anything, the airbag light came on along with the chime sound, the stability control light came on, the truck lost a little bit of power when trying to accelerate, i did smell a burnt…
ODI 10736191
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
I have a2008 silverado like new the electrical system is giving me a hard time i replace the alternator, battery, headlight and still have ''thisissue headlight dimming at night time, cruise control not working properly ! I wish gm can help me
ODI 11223109
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
Door locks stick when hot outside and break lights won't go off.. I have been pulled over by police and given a warning to get lights fixed.. I took it to a repair shop they think it could be the wiring harness or don't know what is causing it.. But it's dangerous to drive
ODI 10898644