ChevroletSilverado 15002008
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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

BandRecords
100–150k mi12
60–100k mi7
30–60k mi5
150–400k mi3
1–30k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 21, 2013 · 50,379 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving uphill at approximately 55 mph, the engine power reduced as the vehicle decelerated to 25 mph with the illumination of a warning indicator. The engine was turned off but the failure persisted upon restarting. The contact continued to his destination and powered the vehicle off however, once the auto start switch was activated…

    ODI 10526092

  • July 20, 2013 · 111,000 miles

    Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes

    Was at a red light when vehicle came to no function. Stabilitrak / traction control light kept coming on and off for months. Truck lost driving ability and lights became coming on. Lost brakes, transmission light came on along with stabilitrak, and traction light. Vehicle lost acceleration and did not have ability of power. Sounded like spark plugs miss firing. Brakes became disabled and where grinding. (new brakes)…

    ODI 10532454

  • July 17, 2013 · 53,000 miles

    Engine

    Exhaust bolts broken this is a common problem causes exhaust to leak and engine warning light to come on. *tr

    ODI 10526180

  • May 15, 2013 · 63,099 miles

    Engine

    Engine lost power, rattling badly. After stopping, engine was still running, but had no power and rattled like a lifter blew. Towed to dealer, where they determined that the camshaft blew and damaged #7 lifter. The tech said it was a "materials defect/failure". 1.5 months out of powertrain warranty. Gm is giving me grief over taking care of the $3000.00 repair bill. They are offering only $1800.00, but a materials…

    ODI 10512731

  • September 19, 2012 · 52,000 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, a loud ticking noise emitted from the engine compartment intermittently. In addition, the engine consumed a significant amount of oil. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis and they recommended that the engine be rebuilt. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…

    ODI 10622567

  • March 17, 2012 · 102,000 miles

    Engine

    While traveling on the expressway a check traction system warning appeared along with reduced engine power. After approx. 10 miles the engine shut down and i was forced to pull off to the side of the road. I shut the engine off and attempted to restart and the starter would not engage. After waiting approx. 3 minutes i was able to start the car and warning system was gone however the check engine light remained. The…

    ODI 10481223

  • January 11, 2012 · 146,663 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the camshaft and lifters needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The contact also mentioned that the failure was experienced several times. The manufacturer was contacted about the…

    ODI 10508609