2008 Chevrolet Silverado Recalls

What To Do If Your Silverado Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Chevrolet, so if you own a 2008 Silverado take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

1. Call Chevrolet to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.

Recent 2008 Silverado Recalls

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Recall for 2008 Chevrolet Silverado

  • Recall Announced AUGUST 28 2008
  • NHTSA Reference #08V441000
  • Number Affected 857,735

  Summary: GM is recalling 857,735 MY 2006-2008 Buick lucerne; Cadillac dts; Hummer H2; MY 2007-2008 Cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe; GMC acadia, Sierra, Yukon, Yukon xl, Saturn outlook; and MY 2008 Buick enclave vehicles equipped with a heated wiper washer fluid system. A short circuit on the printed circuit board for the washer fluid heater may overheat the control-circuit ground wire.

  Consequence: This may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor, or cause smoke increasing the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2008. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080; Cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or http://www. Cadillac. Com; Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; Saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or http://www. Saturn. Com, GMC at 1-866-996-9436; or Hummer at 1-800-732-5493; or through their website at http://www. Gmownercenter. Com .

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #08V441000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Recall for 2008 Chevrolet Silverado

  • Recall Announced AUGUST 11 2008
  • NHTSA Reference #08E050000
  • Number Affected 1,921

  Summary: K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment."

  Consequence: Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #08E050000 »