2008 Chevrolet Silverado power train problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle in the driveway, it was found that there was transmission fluid leakage. The failure occurred over a four month period. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was confirmed that…”
filed May 13, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado. While in park, the vehicle shifted into reverse independently. As a result, the vehicle started to roll away and ran over the contact. The contact sustained a fractured left side collar bone and shoulder and stomach bruises that required medical…”
filed Mar 31, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 33 | 26% |
| 2015 Silverado | 11 | 14% |
| 2014 Silverado | 37 | 30% |
| 2013 Silverado | 11 | 17% |
| 2012 Silverado | 11 | 16% |
| 2011 Silverado | 4 | 5% |
| 2010 Silverado | 7 | 11% |
| 2009 Silverado | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 Silverado | 21 | 11% |
| 2006 Silverado | 8 | 4% |
| 2005 Silverado | 29 | 9% |
| 2004 Silverado | 49 | 8% |
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.