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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  Stay away from 5.3L AFM engines! - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By GM_Blaine - April 5 - 2:36 pm

  Ive always purchases only GM vehicles. The latest purchase turned out to be my worst car-ownership experience. The subject truck has an apparent defect that caused carbeurization in cyclinders, sticking rings and incredible oil consumption. The vehicle was back and forth to the dealer for 12 months before I threatened legal action and finally got a warranty piston and ring replacement. The engine had just 60,000 miles at the time of the repair. I have not been able to use this vehicle as i had hoped and I have to look now to trade it in before the rings gum up again in 40,000 miles. GM refused to acknowledge any kind of problem for 12 months!

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  Like a Rock - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By Andy - March 31 - 10:43 am

  Very nice truck. Extremely quiet interior and very comfortable. It is a pleasure to drive. Stereo sounds great.

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  Devastatingly Disappointed - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By mmc601 - January 26 - 5:55 am

  Decided on my first Chevy after my dads 93 has over 470,000 miles. Even the original door lock activators still work. I bought my 08 Chevy with 37,000 miles in 2010. Now, dashboard is cracked, vent selenoid went bad, and driver side door lock actuators front and back are bad. Further research has revealed that these problems are COMMONPLACE for this model. Seems that the 08 model is a huge debacle. After learning this, I will try to dump it. What a huge disappointment!!!

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  Chevy finally delivers - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By Chevy Lover Again - January 14 - 4:40 pm

  Born into a "Bow Tie" only family and being the first to purchase a Honda due to lack of confidence in any American segment, I can now honestly say, Chevy has learned! I feel confident in the trucks performance, comfortable with better build qualities inside, and safe. 15000mi and not a problem (Honda CR-V blew up its A/C unit at 14000 and power window problems never stopped). OnStar is a great feature I feel should be on every car, not just GM (needs to be cheaper). Rear-ended by a Camry (crushed its front end, nothing to the truck) and an F-150 (crushed its front end and fender, bumper damage to my truck). Best fuel mileage for a 5.3L compared to others. Great truck!

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  Decent Truck, but room for improvement - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By EC - December 22 - 6:36 am

  Ive had my truck for 7 months, and I like it ok, but its not as good as previous Silverado models. First, the fuel economy is terrible for a V6, and its not responsive enough. Next, the truck has a tremendous amount of wind noise at 50 mph or higher. The ride is way too firm, even for a 4WD. Also, I think the truck is geared way too high. So if you buy one, then definitely get a V8. The seats in this particular model are not very comfortable either. You just about have to get the higher end model to experience the comfort & quality of these trucks. I like Chevrolet better than Ford, but they sometimes leave things off their vehicles that just dont make sense.

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  Great truck - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By johnny - November 14 - 1:03 am

  My previous truck was a 2004 Nissan Titan SE model 2 wheel drive crew cab. I bought the Chevrolet because I wanted a four wheel drive. I was averaging about 15 mpg in the Titan. I am averaging 16.5 mpg in the Silverado. The Silverado also has a much more comfortable ride than did the Nissan. I could not be more pleased with my purchase.

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  5.3 = more go, same flow - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By Foony - October 22 - 7:56 pm

  Like another revewer here, I also traded in my 05 for the 08. They are two entirely different trucks. I loved my 05 but missed it for about 3 seconds after I drove the new one off the lot. Chevy went back to the drawing board with this one. It is a serioulsy great truck. Looks great, handles great. If you plan on carying any kind of load, I would strongly recommend the 5.3 liter. (I never tried the baby 6 cylinder) With a lumber rack, Camper shell, and full of tools, I can still get upto and maintain highway speeds like it was empty. (and about the same mileage)

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  Good Buy - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By Ryan - October 10 - 9:20 am

  Wanted a dependable work or play truck and got exactly what I was looking for. Purchased a 2008 (4.3 / Auto) with LS package (chrome bumpers and wheels), locking rear, keyless, carpet, cruise and A/C for around $13,500 (Original sticker $20,850). I couldnt find a used truck with those features for that kind of price. Getting mileage as promised (17-18 combined) Everything in the engine compartment is easy to access. Very pleased with the truck.

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  Love It! - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By Fred - September 5 - 4:40 am

  Great truck. Fit and finish excellent and have received many compliments in the short period I have owned it. All aspects of the vehicle top shelf and the best in any pickup I have owned. (5 so far) Gas mileage about 16.8 around town which what I was getting in my SUV. Example of great American engineering..Chevrolet

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  Best Truck ever owned - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By shorty - September 2 - 7:56 am

  This is the most comfortable truck, and no body roll in corners, it is almost like a big car. I love this truck!