2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

44Engine complaints

4.8%Of all 912 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS588 · 64.5%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM87 · 9.5%

Unspecified / other86 · 9.4%

STRUCTURE:BODY45 · 4.9%

ENGINE44 · 4.8%

Share of the 912 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 overview page.

What owners report

“WAS AT A RED LIGHT WHEN VEHICLE CAME TO NO FUNCTION. STABILITRAK / TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AND OFF FOR MONTHS. TRUCK LOST…”NHTSA complaint 10532454 — filed 07/29/2013

“EXHAUST BOLTS BROKEN THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM CAUSES EXHAUST TO LEAK AND ENGINE WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON.”NHTSA complaint 10526180 — filed 07/22/2013

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING UPHILL AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ENGINE POWER REDUCED AS THE…”NHTSA complaint 10526092 — filed 07/22/2013

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have engine problems?

Engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: 44 of 912 complaints on file (4.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have in total?

912 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 33 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, 46 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.