2.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
79,892 miles

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problem #13

Aug 122019

Silverado 3500 8-cyl Diesel

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle shuddered upon starting. The failure also occurred while driving various speeds. The contact drove to team Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac (404 jake alexander blvd S, salisbury, nc 28147, 704-212-2019) where it was diagnosed that the engine cylinder was faulty. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Rockwell, NC, USA

problem #12

Dec 242015

Silverado 3500

  • 131,000 miles
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 wiring harness cam sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact returned the vehicle to the dealer where several repairs were made, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000.

- Ashdown, AR, USA

problem #11

Nov 042015

Silverado 3500

  • 130,000 miles
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 the cam shaft, rods, and lifters needed be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. When the vehicle began to make the ticking noise, the check engine warning light and several other warning lights illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and the contact was directed to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

- Atoona, AL, USA

problem #10

Oct 012015

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Excessive oil consumption (1 us quart/1,000 miles).

- La Crosse, WI, USA

problem #9

Feb 012015

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving approximately 55 mph, all of the gauges became disabled without warning. The contact mentioned that when the gauges reactivated, the air bags were disabled. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.... updated 06-02-15 updated 9/17/2015

- Picayune, MS, USA

problem #8

Mar 212015

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • 136,000 miles
I am disappointed with GM for first time ever. I had a 01 that I got 350,000 miles on it and it had all original parts. Then I buy a 08 and I have oil leaks four wheel drive light on my engine runs rough and my air bag light is on. I don't get it and trust me I just saw a website with the same complaints about what I have when is GM going to say oh [xxx] we have issues with this year maybe we should do something about it. If nothing comes about this I will be going Ford and tell GM to pack sand I have driven GM my whole life and would like to stay but I have owned this truck for only a year and hoping GMC opens there eyes. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Waterford, MI, USA

problem #7

Jan 292015

Silverado 3500

  • 127,400 miles
Cylinder 4 misfire code which lead dealer to diagnose a bad lifter with cam damage, new piston rings needed, entire engine needed to be replaced. Cost $7,000 + afm contributed to problem in this model year per service department. Truck never hauled, or plowed with. Regular oil changes and maintenance done on time for entire ownership.

- North Haven, CT, USA

problem #6

May 152014

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • 111,000 miles
Oil consumption 3 quarts between oil changes - no leaks no black smoke - and now I'm hearing a rattle in the engine.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #5

Jun 152013

Silverado 3500

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that there was an exhaust leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where the mechanic stated that the manifold was severely corroded. Additionally, the bolts that held the manifold to the engine were fractured. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

- Concord, NH, USA

problem #4

Nov 152013

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • 102,000 miles
Driving at night at 55 mph, the truck intermittently lost power but did not completely quit; the low beam headlights blew and went off.

- Frankfort, KY, USA

problem #3

Nov 252013

Silverado 3500

  • 69,493 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that an independent mechanic advised that the bolts where the exhaust pipe met the muffler were fractured and emitting fumes into the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 69,493.

- Pasadena, MD, USA

problem #2

Sep 222013

Silverado 3500

  • 86,741 miles
My gauges are going haywire...while I'm riding on the road...my truck dont start sometimes and also my alarm dont work...

- Crowley, LA, USA

problem #1

Jun 132012

Silverado 3500 8-cyl Diesel

  • 24,960 miles
I was driving down the interstate and check engine light came on, digital dash stated "power reduced" + "exhaust filter requires cleaning", and speed dropped to no more than 45mph. = = after a few minutes, operation was back to normal. = = this issue has continued and seems to be getting worse whether pulling a trailer or not; flat or hills makes no difference. = = took the Chevy dealer in terre haute, in (spent hundreds of dollars) and local dealer in clinton twp., mi and they could not correct this dangerous performance issue. = = this problem should be a recall as I've it will cost me approx. $3000 to correct this "exhaust filter" problem / issue (which is really caused by the federal congress mandating through legislation about nothing they know about)...

- Chesterfield, MI, USA