Overview & Reviews

Other than satellite radio becoming standard across the line, the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD sees no changes for 2008.

• Massive towing and hauling capacities, refined and quiet ride, excellent build and materials quality, comfortable seats.

• Side impact airbags and side curtain airbags are not available.

User Reviews:

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  Great truck - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
  By Neil - November 26 - 10:00 am

  I chose this model as it could be converted to also use CNG and now I get about 20 mpg (CNG) on the freeway at 65 - 70 mph. With gasoline it would be 3 mpg better but CNG is $1.53/gal I use it in the mountains (+9000 feet) and it just goes anywhere. Upgraded to 285/75/16 tires for a snowplow (clearance) - Plow works fine with the 160 amp alternator. Replaced the catalytic converter in first year but otherwise no problems and I now have 34K miles and 2 years on it. I enjoy driving this truck. Its comfortable and rides easy. I tow a 8000 lb back hoe trailer with ease.

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  Top of the Hill - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
  By Heavy Horse Hauler - November 9 - 3:20 pm

  Finally purchased the best BigBoy toy available. The Duramax 2500 LTZ is the best of both work and play. Makes light work of pulling my horses. The leather loaded Escalade like interior makes an A+ ride.

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  Big Truck Like a Rock - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
  By cujo - December 2 - 11:00 am

  Solid truck with lots of power. This baby is great and I look good in it. I fly F16s for a living and drive Chevys when not airborne. The Duramax is unbelievable, tows the trailer like it isnt there. Go buy one.

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  Best truck I ever owned. - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
  By awesometruck - September 5 - 12:14 pm

  Low Maintenance. High performance ,good gas mileage. Cannot say enough about the satisfaction of getting a great truck with great support.

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  Better then my old Toyota - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
  By Bob - August 27 - 1:50 pm

  GM quality is going up while Toyota is going down. This truck is used as a family truck, camper trailer towing and snow plowing my drive. I guess the previous poster did not have his truck set up correctly for snow plowing. You should have ordered the aux. battery and larger alternator. Thats what those options are specifically for. I have a HD plow it it works fine.

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  Still a quality truck - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
  By RDD - April 13 - 10:33 pm

  This is my 6th Duramax (and still have the 5th) and I love the new interior design with Nav and DVD players. Sunroof definitely better too. My only complaint is the new emmissions equipment really chokes this thing and kills mileage; I get 14 in town and 18 highway with some modifications. For those wanting a better ride, try a front leveling kit with longer shocks; it helps tremendously. Also try a cold air intake and bigger exhaust; helped my mileage alot.

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  Proud Owner Of A 2500HD Silverado LTZ - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
  By DMan - March 31 - 11:20 pm

  I have owned this truck sense October 2008. Service has been performed as recommended. I have not had any major problems with this truck what so ever. Minor problems I have had are the belt noise due to the power steering pulley misalignment and the rear tire wear due to factory door sticker calling for 70psi for the rear tires. Dealer took care of all and installed two new tires on my truck. Dropped rear tire pressure to 60psi. No more wear, Love the 6.6 Duramax with the Allison. What a combination. Tons of torque, great performance for a diesel, and quite. Average fuel mileage 18.5 back and forth to work and 22.4 on my last road trip.(12/09).

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  Best Truck - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
  By JLT - March 24 - 5:50 pm

  Got the 6.6 Duramax with the Alison 6 speed, only way to go! Did my Consumer review research and found Chevy diesel rated the best all round of the Big 3 for 08! Cant even complain about the mileage. Adverage of 18 mpg, 21 mpg at 55-60 crusing the interstate (unloaded). Love how the Alison tranny grabs hold of the engine when the tow mode is turned on and sounds awesome. I got he 17" rims with my truck which I highly recommend.

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  LTZ Z71 Duramax - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
  By CHIEF - January 26 - 7:23 pm

  I started off by driving the Dodge and Ford. Wasnt impressed. The second I sat in this thing I could tell this was a different truck. After 5 minutes of driving, I was sold. Everyone complaining about the gas mileage, its a 3/4 ton truck. What do you expect? Its not a Prius. 15-16 mpgs stock is not bad. A few cheap mods and Im pulling off 20 mpgs and better.

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  Excellent Truck - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
  By Army EOD - February 27 - 1:03 pm

  Ok I have had this truck for a week and I love it. I traded in my 07 1500 LS Crew Cab with a 4.8L because it didnt tow my trailer as good as I wanted. After dirving this truck for a week it flat out performs my 07, in every aspect. You can feel the power difference in the 08. Gas mileage has been good for me as well. I averaged 18.3 on the highway last night going 75-80 for 300 miles round trip. I guess with some mods it should get better. Not a fan of the smaller looking tires on this truck. As big as this truck is you would expect tires that fill the wheel wells. Again this is an excellent truck all around Great job GM.