The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that while the husband was driving, a warning message indicating the hood was unlatched had been displayed and the front headlights were not operable. Smoke was seen coming from under the hood and after lifting the hood to inspect the engine compartment flames and smoke were present. The husband extinguished the flames with water and the vehicle was pushed to a work sight. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the battery cable and electrical wiring harness were melted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The fire department was not called to the scene. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado electrical problems
48 complaints (30% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 63,445.
- owner complaints
- 48
- of this car's complaints
- 30%
- typical mileage
- 63,445
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Wiring1
- Instrument cluster/panel1
- Ignition1
- 12v/24v/48v battery: cables1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet Silverado electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- 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. A short circuit on the printed circuit board for the washer fluid heater may overheat the control-circuit ground wire.
- Risk
- This may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor, or cause smoke increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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 http://www.gmownercenter.com .
Recall number 08V441000 · Recall details
What 2008 Chevrolet Silverado owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the doors unlocked and locked independently and the gauges on the instrument panel fluctuated rapidly without warning. The failures recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.
Tl* 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed. The contact was unable to turn the ignition switch to start the vehicle. The contact had to wiggle the key several times to have the ignition started. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 68,875.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chrysler silverado. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v324000 (air bags) and 10v240000 (electrical system). However, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issues. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado. While the vehicle was parked, the indicators and gauges on the instrument panel failed to illuminate. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000. Updated 03/16/16*lj
Electrical short in driver windows switch. Vehicle was parked. Switch and circuit board melted. Same as recall gm 12180. Defective switch part # 15906881 bosch bp688144801602k0
The driver side door will not open it just stopped no notice. The next week the windows in the back seat will go down but not up driver side has to roll up. The passenger side door lock won't work driver has to unlock.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to restarted; however, the failure recurred approximately fifteen minutes later. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v324000 (air bags). While driving at an unknown speed, the door latch actuator failed and the door opened on the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,205. Updated 09/14/15*lj
Questions about the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado electrical
Does the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 48 complaints about the electrical of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, 30% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2008 Chevrolet Silverado electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 63,445 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 08V441000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Silverado have the most electrical problems?
The Chevrolet Silverado model years with the most electrical complaints are 2004 (159 complaints), 2003 (116 complaints) and 2005 (64 complaints).
Other 2008 Chevrolet Silverado problems
Airbags 62Locks 18Engine 15Body 14Transmission 12Brakes 10Acceleration 5Seat belts 5Fuel system 4Lights 4Tires 4Driver assistance 3Suspension 2Visibility 2Wheels 2Steering 1
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