2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine Problems
- 32
- 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 32 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 5 records
- engine light · 5 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 12 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Cylinder #4 has failed. Several mechanics have stated that they see several of these failures with engines equipped or programmed with the active fuel management systems. My engine failure occurred under normal circumstances, 55mph on a farm to market road transitioning from flat roads onto a slight rise when the vehicle started running very noticeably rough. I pulled over and the engine unbalance was very apparent.
ODI 11234740
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Stabilitrak and traction control light going off with blinking check engine light and rough idle, on a highway. It happened on february 3 2019
ODI 11174556
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 60 mph or at a stop, all the warning indicators would illuminate before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart after a few seconds. The contact called terry cullen chevrolet ([redacted], jonesboro, ga 30236) where an appointment was scheduled for diagnostic testing and repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to…
ODI 11102661
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
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the fuel sending unit malfunctioned. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning because the fuel sending unit sent an incorrect signal to the fuel tank, thus signaling to the engine that there was no fuel in the vehicle. Don hall chevrolet inc in ashland, kentucky was made aware…
ODI 11079682
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle shook and stalled, and the low oil pressure and "shut the vehicle down" indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (family chevrolet, 3701 e saunders st, laredo, tx 78041) where it was diagnosed that the oil, oil filter, and injectors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11058103
Engine
Started using oil all check engine lights came on an now is knocking motor no good.afm sucks.
ODI 11001794
Engine
The engine is the 5.3 and is suffering from excessive oil loss, normally 2-3 qts between oil changes.
ODI 10949972
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Cylinder 1 misfire,collapsed lifter,dod/afm system failed. Ticking noise from engine before lifter failed.stability traction control also giving problems once problem with lifter started 144000 miles mostly highway this truck is only used for family outthings.not every day driver 3 days out of a 7 day week.
ODI 10981489
Engine
I have just over 150,000 miles on my 5.3 liter v8 i constantly have to add oil and have had to since i bought this truck with 124,253 miles on the odometer. I generally add 2 quarts a month. I have brought this issue to my local dealership and have been told rhis is allowance. The oil pan gasket, rear main seal, valve cover gaskets, valve covers, the valve seats, and piston rings are all showing degraded signs. I…
ODI 11194326
Engine
At 84000 miles have cylinder 7 collapsed lifter. This is a known and prevalent issue associated with the active fuel managment system (afm). Total repair estimate >$3000. This issue has affected many gm vehicles, especially trucks, with this costly repair. Once this occurs it is only a matter of time that the same problem reoccures.
ODI 10930324
Engine
Vehicle began to knock and idle rough. Noticed while in stationary mode on a city street. Vehicle is misfiring in cylinder 1. Engine has a history of beating up its cam shaft and lifters.
ODI 10875267
Engine · Service Brakes
First incident with the engine occurred less than 3 months after purchase. At roughly 88k miles i noticed a skip in power/torque especially when going uphill at a constant speed, a light loss of power was noticed very briefly as if one cylinder was missing. Less than 100 miles later the "service stabilitrak" and check engine lights came on. I had the engine code read and cylinder 7 was misfiring. Took it back to the…
ODI 10871668
Engine
Engine lost compression and started ticking while traveling at 65 mph and came to an abrupt stop in traffic. This caused a safety concern with my 2 infant sons as passengers. The engine light was flashing which resulted in a code p0304.
1 injury
ODI 10872432
Engine
Engine lost compression and started ticking while traveling at 65 mph and came to an abrupt stop in traffic. This caused a safety concern with my 2 infant sons as passengers. The engine light was flashing which resulted in a code p0304.
1 injury
ODI 10870919
Engine
THIS TRUCK DEVELOPED BIG OIL USE PROBLEM
ODI 10821896
Engine · Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 60 mph, a sudden banging and rattling noise was present coming from the engine. The vehicle was shut off and towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that a piston in the engine had blown. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also indicated that the passenger side front window module malfunctioned and the window could not be…
ODI 10806305
Engine
Excessive oil consumption found when changing oil at 3,000 miles and no oil was in the engine at all.
ODI 10750318
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
While driving at speed door locks will actuate back and forth with all dash lights flashing. Eventually car loses all power, engine dies, and have to pulp to side of interstate without power brakes or propulsion. I was personally almost rear ended by a semi at approx 60 mph. Furthermore, it is know that all door panels in this vehicle retain moisture. This has killed all speakers and i guess it could be a potential…
ODI 10837902
Engine
The exhaust manifold bolts broke off causing exhaust leak. It will cause engine light to come on,very expensive repair. This is not from normal wear and tear defective material in the bolts. There should be a recall on this. *tr
ODI 10691095
Engine
Both cylinder heads are cracked. Compression was affected for poor performance.```````````````````````````````````` *tr
ODI 10695295
Engine · Power Train
I stopped at a store on my way home last night and when i got back in the truck and started it, it made a noise like it would if you turned the key and the engine was already running. I had the same response from starting it this morning after it sat in my garage all night. The truck has only 56,000 miles on it and gets regular maintenance...i'd hate to think i've got to replace the starter already. In the last two…
ODI 10658821
Engine
While driving home from work the vehicle started making noises and shaking. We took it to the shop to find out the issue was caused by the lifters which are being housed by plastic. According to the mechanic lifters should be held by metal not plastic due to the nature of the requirement on this type of vehicle. Using plastic to house the lifters is a bound issue. Other parts affected or that had to be changed due…
ODI 10660131
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
Motor knocks and is using oil a lot of oil and the dash light flicker with the switch. *tr
ODI 10606606
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that engine oil was being consumed prematurely. The contact had to replace the oxygen sensor more than once due to the premature oil consumption. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle had exceeded the mileage that provided the newly designed oil pin and new valve covers that they were offering. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and…
ODI 10565802