Overview & Reviews

Other than replacing its 16-inch wheels with 17s and satellite radio becoming standard across the line, the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD sees no significant changes.

• 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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  It changed my mind - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
  By joe - June 18 - 3:16 pm

  This truck was my first Chevy in almost 15 years. I was a ford guy 100% till I actually put one of these to work. We camp a lot and we tow a Keystone Raptor 3612ds. This is a HUGE toy hauler!! I cant compare it to my ford as it was a 2002. But the Duramax/Alison match is awesome. I tow that trailer up the steepest hills in AZ at 55 MPH and the truck doesnt even break a sweat. My lease is up in January on this truck and I will be getting another. It has held its value very well and I have not had one problem with the build quality. I has gone back to the dealer for one minor recall and service. Thats is no broken anything! I am a Chevy guy now

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  Very Happy with my Truck - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
  By mike - July 29 - 5:56 am

  This is the first non big block gas truck that will actually tow and haul large loads without having a gear too high and a gear too low to tow with. The 6 speed with 4:10 gears works great and doesnt hunt. I can haul my slide in camper with a towed or hook on to the 30ft enclosed 6 place sled trailer and head to the mountains 1200 miles away. It handles remarkably well for its hulk size and the ride quality is excellent. I get 12-13 in the city and 14-16 on the highway which I cant complain. I had a 1500 5.3 which did great but I couldnt do anything with it. I have had absolutely no issues with this truck and love it.

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  Pretty happy - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
  By Tom - February 22 - 5:16 pm

  Great truck if you want to turn peoples head. Mileage not as good as the 2005 I traded in. Both were equiped the same way. Maybe it will get better. My 05 keep improving till about 35,000 miles. Interior much improved. The navagation is really nice to have, I also have it on my 07 1500. My crew that works out of it really do love driving the 08 LTZ dully. It does every thing we ask and more.

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  Not what I expected - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
  By Dan - October 4 - 4:00 pm

  A very strong tow vehicle and decent appearance.. but that is about it. The interior is very cheap with rattles since the first month of ownership. The blind spots are terrible. I average 11 MPG loaded or empty. As far as towing ability, no problem. As far as build quality... its not what you would expect for a 48K truck. My F-350 was far more roomy and comfortable. Also the base tires are too small for the truck. The tail gate is flimsy.

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  Not bad at all - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
  By BINCS - April 2 - 2:53 am

  Ive had mine for 2 years now and never had a problem with mileage - 15/18. I use it a lot in the woods and never had a problem on or off road. I do agree the tires are too small for the truck (that was the very first thought when I saw it). But its been a good truck that handled well on a WA to NJ road trip of 4000+ miles with a motorcycle and stuff in the bed ranging from twisting turning roads in Yellowstone to 90+ MPH straightaways in SD (milage goes to 14-15 at 90MPH).

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  Definitely Tougher Than Rocks - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
  By Ezechiel Florea - January 25 - 9:46 pm

  This truck I bought last year new. I have already 65,000 miles on it. It broke at about 56,000 and now Im getting 18MPG without the trailer on the highway. At first it got 12 and 14 at best with out the trailer. I haul 10,000-13,000 pounds all the time. You can go up and down moutains and it just keeps on moving forward. The Allison Trany and the Duramax makes the truck tougher and more reliable. It never broke down on me/never had a problem. I am always going to be a Chevy fan. The tow command is simple and very good to have. It helps out buy being easier on my truck brakes. Always has power to spare. I would recommend this truck to anyone that needs a tough reliable truck that will never stop.