CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 914 complaints with NHTSA, including 33 crashes, 9 fires, 46 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (594 reports).
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin
Certain 2007 full-size GM trucks and SUVs have a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that uses non-desiccated phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin
Certain 2007 to 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles have a passenger-side frontal air bag inflator that uses non-desiccated phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant.
Most common 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems
Problem areas named in the 914 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 594 |
| Electrical System | 91 |
| Unknown Or Other | 86 |
| Structure | 60 |
| Engine | 44 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 37 |
| Power Train | 25 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 19 |
| Suspension | 18 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 |
What owners report
The truck was parked in the driveway not running. My husband took his lunch box out of the front seat,closed the door and the airbag deployed. He then went to the driver's side to see if it would still start so he could drive it to work the next day and be able to schedule repairs the drivers side then deployed knocking him onto the ground injuring his neck ,he was seen in ER after that.
I had the recall #09184 regarding the faulty air bag for my Chevy Silverado. I took my truck to Chevy dealership in Marshfield mo. They were supposed to fix the airbags and bc the air bags deployed without an accident the seat belts locked up. They did not fix the seat belts. Making my Trunk unable to pass state inspection. They refused to fix the full issue.
At a stop avoided hitting a truck pulling trailer I may have hit trailer not sure but I hit a pole . I was on my way to national guard ema took me hit the steering wheel needed stitches below my lip and glue above my lip my feet are lose and my knees crack bottom dash and my wrist is injured. Not sure if police report was made police were on site they towed my truck to b&m towing in giddings Texas paid $500 to tow company and another $500 to bring it to my home in San Antonio
Was in an accident and no air bags deployed.
I was driving down a main road near the Piedmont triad international airport having a casual conversation with my passenger. I went to make a left turn into a Sheetz gas station when all of a sudden the passenger airbag deployed, without warning or wreck. The passenger hand flew up into windshield and cracked the windshield. The Immediately after the passenger airbag deployed without warning the airbag in the steering wheel deployed and my arm was slung into the driver side window and went completely through.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 questions
Does the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin; Equipment Adaptive/Mobility. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Based on 914 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (594), Electrical System (91), Unknown Or Other (86).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.