Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 2500. While driving 50 MPH, "service trailer brake system" was displayed across the message board and the trailer brakes disengaged. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v614000 (electrical system), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 electrical complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 2500. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was restarted and returned to normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer circuit board cracked and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.
"takata recall " received recall notice several months ago and still no fix . 2 speakers all failed with in six years, 3 window switches all stopped working have pictures available , all quit while driving on a cold night with my 4 yr old in the back seat . Had to pull over and remove switch to short out and get window back up. 4 bed mounting rails and bed side all have rust. So not only did it rot out prematurely but the dealership that covered up the problem entered an accident on the car fax for the bull crap repair they did on my vehicle . Dealership is barlow located in manahawkin nj
Rear sliding window cable has broken for no reason what so ever I didn't even know I had this feature for the 1st 2 years of ownership. Now that I know I have used it a total of maybe 10 times and its broken.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 2500. The contact stated that the brake light warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer who diagnosed that there was an internal failure with the module and the dealer replaced the rear brakes, the module, and the relay switch. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. Updated 4/15/15*cn ma 08/14/15 the consumer stated gm refused to honor the recall by not refunding the cost of repairs. Updated 11/12/15*js updated 9/27/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 2500. The contact stated that the key was removed from the ignition while the vehicle was on. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.
Vehicle failed to start. Only chevy factory installed alarm would sound for approx 5 minutes. Still would not start. Towed to dealer - and confirmed at drop time that the vehicle did not start. Dealer cleared codes and vehicle started. Driving on freeway onramp (curve onramp) and all gauges dropped to zero. Taken into dealer approx 4 times from 3/24 to may 2011. Per dealer we are not allowed to bring the vehicle back to the dealer for any repairs.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 2500. The contact stated that she heard a noise like a vehicle trying to start and when she looked out of the window she saw smoke coming from the vehicle. When she went outside the vehicle was totally engulfed in flames. The fire department responded and extinguished the fire. The fire started on the drivers side engine compartment. A fire department report was available. There were no prior warnings. General motors was contacted and a claim was filed. Chevrolet responded after a month and gave the contact a telephone number for an information line. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 2500. He received a recall notice stating that the heated wiper washer fluid system had a short circuit on the printed circuit board which could potentially overheat the control-circuit ground wire. They will refund a $100 to consumers and remove the system. The contact does not want it removed because he paid for that feature. The manufacturer was called and they stated that the recall remedy was their decision. The mileage was 17,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 2500 lt. The vehicle was parked idle in the driveway when it caught fire. The contact stated that he could hear the vehicle attempting to start independently. The vehicle had an automatic remote starter that he would use frequently. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. There were no injuries. A fire report was available. The insurance company stated that a representative would inspect the vehicle to determine the origin of the fire. The manufacturer was stated that they would respond within ten days. The failure and current mileages were 21,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that he received notification of the federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 10v240000 (electrical system). The contact was displeased with the remedy offered and stated that the repair would cost over the amount being offered by the manufacturer as a remedy for the defect that existed in the heated washer fluid system. The failure and current mileages were unknown. Updated 08/12/10 *bf updated 08/17/10
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 2500. Upon exiting the vehicle, the contact receives severe electric shocks. He fears that the severity of the shocks, when in the presence of gasoline, could ignite the vehicle and increase the risk of a serious safety hazard. The dealer stated that the failure was a normal characteristic of the vehicle. The manufacturer did not assist. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 2,500 and current mileage was 11,000.
On my 2008 chevy k2500, I have a factory installed brake controller for my 5th wheel trailer. The problem is that if the ABS light comes it shuts power to the trailer. G m built it this way and won"t answer my complaint though bartow chevy. Each time its been front wheel sensor. Not my trailer brakes. Iam going down the road with 13000# behind me with no brakes. Dealer has notified them twice, with no reply.
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