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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 transmission problems

25 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 42,000.

owner complaints
25
of this car's complaints
3%
typical mileage
42,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Automatic transmission
    2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 transmission problems in other years

1997200020052010201520202026

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 15, 2024 · Driver assistance, Suspension · MN

Unknown

Filed Aug 3, 2023 · Electrical, Transmission · TX

Unknown

Filed Apr 26, 2023 · Body, Transmission · KY

The frame has been rusting out bad for many years. My gas tank is about to fall off it is hanging down do to cross member rusting out, and shocks too. Also body is rusting bad do to not putting the right rust inhibitors in the paint and frame.

Filed Apr 27, 2022 · Driver assistance, Electrical · TX

On multiple occasions, while driving, my truck suddenly locked/unlocked/locked/unlocked doors, airflow changed from a/c to heat, Stabiltrak disengaged, Parking assist shut off, Traction Control turned off, lights shut off, engine stalled, and was unresponsive.

Filed Mar 14, 2022 · Transmission · WA

Started out by sometimes not going into PARK, but now, Transmission will NOT go into PARK. This is hilly country, and I am concerned that the vehicle could roll away, although the parking brake has worked so far. When I park in my driveway, the rear (parking) brakes groan and slip just a little. So far, nobody has been killed.

Filed Apr 5, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · 102,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure reoccurred. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

Filed Jan 13, 2018 · Airbags, Transmission · 25,000 miles · CA

Takata recall been waiting year &haft for repair dealer said they are waiting for parts to come in for year &haft. Taking to long

Filed Jun 16, 2017 · Airbags, Transmission · 35,955 miles · CA

Takata recall # 16v381. I bought this chevy new and was driving to louisiana. My mileage at the time was 35,955 miles. The red colored seat belt light came on. I was to close to the 36,000 mile mark for warranty coverage to make it to shreveport, la. So I have been driving this truck with the light on. I have asked dealerships if they see the problem, but was asked for a commitment for unknown amounts of money to check and repair this problem. Thank the lord I have not been in an accident with this condition. I want to know if this has been the case with other models as mine. I have a second problem with the engine an transmission. The transmission went out at about 92,000 miles and had to be replaced. Lastly the yellow check engine light has been on. I have spent several thousand to fix this. Even at dealership. I would leave and the light would return. Sometimes I had only driven a mile. I have had other mechanics check it out and it appears I have a lifter problem on my number two cylinder causing intermittent misfires to occur. Is this also a problem with my model?

Filed May 23, 2017 · Airbags, Brakes · 68,825 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the brakes independently applied while the vehicle was being operated at low speeds. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transfer case was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,825.

Filed Feb 21, 2017 · Transmission · 168,000 miles · TX

We bought this vehicle on 11/09/2016 and on 1/22/2017 the transmission went out with no indicator light on. Transmission masters stated there is water in the transmission due to a faulty radiator and that the transmission is burnt.

Questions about the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 transmission

Does the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 25 complaints about the transmission of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 3% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 transmission problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 42,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 transmission?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have bad transmission?

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model years with the most transmission complaints are 2019 (331 complaints), 2021 (245 complaints) and 2020 (239 complaints).

Other 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems

Airbags 594Electrical 91Body 60Engine 51Locks 37Brakes 28Fuel system 23Suspension 18Acceleration 12Driver assistance 12Seat belts 11Steering 9Visibility 9Wheels 7Lights 6Tires 5Seats 1

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