2008 Chevrolet Silverado electrical problems
severe 122 complaints filed with NHTSA
· avg repair $850
severe NHTSA 08V441000 28/08/2008
GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL, SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WIPER WASHER FLUID SYSTEM
THIS MAY CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES TO MALFUNCTION, CREATE AN ODOR, OR CAUSE SMOKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE HARNESS WITH AN IN-LINE FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CADILLAC AT 1-800-982-2339 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM, GMC AT 1-866-996-9436; OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493; OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
electrical
· filed 12/30/2020
HI THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE WORST TRUCK I EVER OWNED I HAVE SUNK OVER 5K INTO IT IN REPAIRS THE AIR BAG SERVICE LIGHT WENT ON OVER A YEAR AGO WEN I FIRST GOT THE TRUCK MY GARAGE TOLD ME THERE WERE RECALLS ON IT I TOOK IT TO A DEALER THEY FIXED 1 BUT REFUSED TO FIX THE AIR BAG RECALL LIGHT MY GARAGE TOLD ME ITS UNSAFE AND DEALER SHOULD REPAIR MY GARAGE SED METAL COULD KILL ME AND BAG COULD G…
electrical
· filed 12/22/2020
FUEL PUMP FLOW CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT 1500/2500, SIERRA 1500/2500) WAS NEVER REPLACED BY THE DEALER, VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING, ALMOST LOST CONTROL WHILE DRIVING DUE TO THE ENGINE STALL. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WANT TO CHARGE MET TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP FLOW CONTROL MODULE THAT WAS SUPPOSE THE BE FIXED DURING THE RECALL. I JUST BOUGHT THIS TRUCK FROM THE CHEVY DEALER A MONTH …
electrical
· filed 12/22/2020
2008 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 FIRE ON 11/20/20 I WAS DRIVING 3 MILES TO MY FRIENDS HOUSE AND AS SOON AS I PULLED UP, I SMELT FIRE. I GOT OUT TO FIND OUT THAT MY PASSENGER HEADLIGHT AND EVERYTHING UNDER THE HOOD WAS ON FIRE!! AS I STARTED TO RUN FOR HELP, I TRIPPED OVER A LARGE SIZE CURB AND LANDED ON MY FACE. MY NECK, SHOULDERS AND BACK HAVE BEEN DIFFICULT TO MOVE SINCE THIS HAPPENED. I TRIED TO…
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado?
It's a meaningful issue. 122 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover electrical issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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