2008 Chevrolet Silverado engine problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado. While driving various speeds, the vehicle decelerated and stalled without warning. The contact had to park and restart the vehicle, but it would not accelerate past 10 mph. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the…”
filed Feb 23, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle misfired and a small tick noise was heard under the hood. Over time, the tick noise increased in volume and became more of a knocking noise. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that…”
filed Jan 8, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communication provides steps the technician will uses to diagnose and repair vehicles that have low oil pressure after an oil change with the engine Regular Production Option Code L20, L77…
PIP5276F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on close coupled converters and there affect on newly installed engines or engines during there break in period.
06-06-01-010C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 14, 2016
Engine problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 16 | 13% |
| 2015 Silverado | 15 | 20% |
| 2014 Silverado | 16 | 13% |
| 2013 Silverado | 7 | 11% |
| 2012 Silverado | 6 | 9% |
| 2011 Silverado | 7 | 9% |
| 2010 Silverado | 10 | 16% |
| 2009 Silverado | 6 | 8% |
| 2007 Silverado | 12 | 7% |
| 2006 Silverado | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 Silverado | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 Silverado | 7 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.