2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Body Problems
- 26
- 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 26 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger side · 8 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- dash board · 4 records
- repaired notified · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body
I am complaining about the safety of my truck frame. It is completely rusted through in a few spots and i don't know how safe it is to keep driving. This is a combination of poor engineering/ cheap steel from gm's side and the highly corrosive chemicals that are put on the roads in new england from the dot. Gm has clearly stated that they will not help me with this problem and i am on my own to cover the cost of a…
ODI 11141562
Body
Extensive frame damage from premature rust. This frame at only 10 years old should not be rusted completely though.
ODI 11129679
Body · Unknown Or Other
FRAME AND BODY RUSTING REAL BAD
ODI 11160553
Body
Dashboard cracked by passenger air bag then two weeks later it cracked over the gauges.
ODI 10993514
Air Bags · Body
TAKATA RECAL TOP DASH DESINIGRATION
ODI 11044336
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. While the vehicle was stationary, the dashboard on the passenger side of the vehicle fractured in three places. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000. The vin was not available. Updated 01/31/17*lj updated 02/02/17.*jb
ODI 10936342
Body
CRACKED DASH NEAR PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG
ODI 10904324
Body
2008 chevrolet silverado 1500 ltz. Dash board and around airbag cracking.
ODI 10903793
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet siverado 1500. While inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that the rear sub frame of the vehicle experienced a large amount of rust and corrosion. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 137,000.
ODI 10897611
Air Bags · Body
Takara recall. Check airbag warning light on. Dealer informed me no date for repair parts. Dashboard broken and cracked in multiple places. Complete section broken out above steering wheel.
ODI 11151869
Air Bags · Body
The chassis frame is rusting excessively in my truck with 34000 miles. Takata recall. Airbag light always on, seems defective.
ODI 11014132
Air Bags · Body
The dashboard in my 2008 chevy silverado 1500 has a crack above the airbag and a crack above the instrument panel. I am concerned for my safety.
ODI 10991101
Body
Vehicle rocker panels rusted all the way through ,not much structural integrity left both drivers and passenger sides. Vehicle has been well maintained , washed and rinsed of any road salt etc. Dailey!! During life of vehicle. Other areas, wheel wells ,stock towing hitch reciever(towing package) ,cab corners ,completely rusted through!!! Frame also begining to show deep pitting in areas that you can push a screw…
ODI 11190145
Air Bags · Body · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall dash is coming apart on the passenger side. The airbag light stays on because the dash is cracked where the airbag is located. This is on the passenger side. Fear for safety. We believe it is unsafe. It appears defective. Chevrolet refuses to fix.
ODI 11182642
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that a crack had developed on the passenger side of the dashboard where the air bag was installed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.
ODI 10746822
Air Bags · Body · Steering
Pulling out of a parking lot i started to accelerate, to get into traffic i heard a horn and looked over, only to run straight into a light pole. It was a pretty strong impact. My airbag did not deploy and my face and head hit the steering wheel. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10662704
Air Bags · Body
Dashboard has developed cracks in multiple locations. One is located by the passenger air bag. Another is located near the driver side instrument cluster. The one near the airbag is particularly worrisome. In the event that the airbag was to deploy, jagged pieces of plastic could puncture the airbag or be propelled at the vehicle occupants. The vehicle was not involved in any type of accident or crash. These cracks…
ODI 11016197
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard developed a crack near the front passenger side air bag. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,300.
ODI 10722157
Body
Major crack on interior dashboard. Company (gm) refuses to issue recall.
ODI 10836457
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado. The contact noticed a crack in the dashboard while driving 35 mph. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
ODI 10546173
Body · Unknown Or Other
The dashboard has three major cracks in it. Two around the air bag and one above the steering column.
ODI 10865624
Body
I have owned my 2008 suburban for 6 years. The dash board is completely broken in different parts. I don't understand how a brand new vehicle at 5 years can possible have the dash board break like that. I have always owned chevrolet but was extremely disappointed as to how the dash board is broken the way it is. I would like to seek help replacing it since i plan to keep this vehicle for a long time. My teenage…
ODI 10575822
Body
My dash has cracks in many places that started within 6 months after the warranty expired. It continues to get worse. However what concerns me the most is they're three located around the passenger side airbag. How is this not a safety issue? If my airbag inflates the dash could puncture the airbag or pieces can be thrown toward the passenger or even the driver. If you search gm cracked dash you will find endless…
ODI 11098838
Body · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The right rear door actuator went out not allowing the door to lock or unlock, other than manually. Not only is this a theft issue, but a safety issue as well. Kids were able to open the door while driving which is an apparent safety problem and after reading numerous other reports of this same problem occurring, it is something that needs to be taken care of/recalled. This is apparently due to a cheap motor made…
ODI 10450416
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked all over starting at the corner of the passenger side air bag. The contact called service chevrolet lafayette (1212 ambassador caffery pkwy, lafayette, la 70506, phone number: [redacted]) where it was determined that there was no open recall. The contact then took the vehicle to courtesy chevrolet cadillac…
ODI 11031717