Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Chevrolet Silverado
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Chevrolet Silverado has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 162 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #08V441000 HEATED WIPER WASHER SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E050000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMPS/MISSING AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 62 complaints
- Electrical System 48 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 18 complaints
- Structure 14 complaints
- Power Train 12 complaints
- Engine 11 complaints
Of the 162 complaints on file, 13 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 162 complaints, owners report 16 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Chevrolet Silverado has an average reliability outlook, with 162 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns. The highest complaints concern airbags and electrical systems, indicating potential concerns in those areas. The data is moderately comprehensive but does not suggest widespread, critical issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 80,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | common |
| latches/locks/linkages | 65,000–95,000 miles | $150–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspection and service
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotations
- Battery inspection
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Electrical issues
- Door lock problems
- Headlight failures
- Engine performance issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.