Overview & Reviews

Coming off a redesign last year, the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is unchanged other than the addition of satellite radio as standard equipment and an optional integrated trailer brake controller.

• Refined and very quiet ride, pleasing fit and finish inside, seats are comfortable for long drives, comprehensive list of safety equipment.

• Larger turning circle than most rivals, mediocre interior storage and cupholders.

User Reviews:

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  2008 5.3L Z71 Regular Cab LT1 - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By MiYow - May 9 - 6:53 pm

  I have a 2008 Regular Cab Z71, 5.3L V8, Flex Fuel and AFM, 3.42 gears and all of the interior trimmings you can get. I got an amazing deal, $7500 cash back! I cannot even begin to explain how great this truck is. I love it! Its so sharp and the drive is so smooth and turning radius is very tight. I am so glad that I bought this truck. The secret to the AFM is to use the V8 to get to your speed (55 to 65 is the "sweet spot"), let off the gas slightly until the V4 kicks in then gently back on the gas and hold it to the next hill and repeat. You will see that you maintain the same speed and get 40+ MPG expressway. Learn when to get off it.

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  Love this truck but - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By Matt - January 23 - 9:10 am

  At first I was in love with the new GMCs but now Im glad I bought the Chevy. I love the looks of mine with the factory 20s, body colored door handles, and the sunroof. Everyone tells me how awesome my truck is.

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  Fun truck - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By LFD54 - November 7 - 3:06 am

  Now with gas prices falling, I went out on a limb and bought a full size. I love the ride, especially the lack of road noise. The gas mileage could be better, but the Silverado is doing better than the others. After recently owning a 2000 Dodge 1500 and a 2003 Ford F150, this Silverado has everything in a much better package. The tranny, throttle and braking are a bit touchy, so something I need to get used to.

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  Replaced my old Chevy Pickup - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By Steve - October 24 - 11:03 pm

  Just bought this truck to replace my 15 year old Chevy Silverado half-ton pickup. Got the LT1 package with 5.3L V8. First trip had 19 mpg with combined city and highway. In just the city, it seems to only get about 11 mpg. The truck is very quiet and rides well. So far, Im quite pleased. Pricing was good in Sept with the GM employee discount and additional 5K discount. Also got $1800 off with my GM card savings and I qualified for an additional GM company card bonus of $500. Every little bit helps in this crazy economy!

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  Truck - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By Strick - July 18 - 4:46 pm

  Great truck all around. Def gas mileage upgrade to my 05 Hemi. Looks interior and exterior are awesome. Lots of great features. Remote start. All kinds of bells and whistles. Only one problem a little thing called a driveline clunk. Such a new problem on a new truck dealership didnt know what to do initially. But now its fixed. Other than that couldnt ask for more. The back doors are sick due to the 180 opening. back windows roll down. Chevrolet def made some up grades.

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  Best half ton in 2008 - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By Manitouchuck - June 18 - 5:30 pm

  Bought this PU new at end of March 2008. I love the truck. 2 problems I have had are the placement of rear exhaust pipe under the chrome rear bumper, it causes spot rusting on the bumper. You have to stay on it or it will eventually rust away. Also, my powertrain control module went out after about 11 months. Truck would not run period. No one I have talked to has heard of this part going out. No problems the last 13 months. This truck is a joy to drive. In the summer I can get 20-22 mpg on the highway on long trips. Around town I get 16-18 on the DIC. Subtract 1 mpg when hand calib. Winter mileage runs about 14-15 in town. Also, damaged black spoiler in frnt hitting snow drift, its 2 low.

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  Jury Still Out - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By LancTruckMan - May 16 - 1:33 pm

  My first pickup in 12 years but have been GM fan for 10 (was Ford). As with my previous Tahoe this is a well built truck. In & out looks great. Ride is somewhat more truck than my Tahoe. Engine run and road noise is great except for tire noise but thats due to the dueler tires on when purchased. Already better gas mileage according to the computer than my 03 Tahoe.

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  2008 Chevrolet Ext. Cab LTZ 6.0L - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By winston - February 28 - 2:26 am

  I went truck shopping and drove the competitive model Ford, Toyota, Dodge and Chevy extended cab trucks. I was replacing an F150 that had been a very very good truck for the 7 years I owned it. Not one issue ever. So naturally I was inclined towards the Ford. After driving all the trucks I decided on the Chevy. I likes the power from the 6.0L compared to the Ford which seemed pretty weak in the pwer department. The Toyota used very poor interior materials and rode terrible. The Dodge was nice but the bed was 6.25 feet compared to the others 6.5ft bed. Overall the Chevy offered a great combination of features with the LTZ package and the Vortec Max package.

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  Great Truck, Terrible MPG - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By Tim - December 9 - 9:56 am

  I too am expericing the terrible mileage. 12 in city, 17 on HWY, V-6. Chevy must have been testing this truck downhill when posting the MPG. Great to drive and up high. Quiet, great audio sound, OnStar is a first for me and love it.

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  Quality truck - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By tammy - August 10 - 6:03 pm

  Family is real happy with the new truck, looks sharp and has a nicer ride than a car. Plenty of room even for the family. I like the extended doors. Truck gets great gas mileage compared to other trucks in its class. An all around solid truck.