How many recalls does the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have?

The 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?

Of 35 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is air bags.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,705,338 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 20V011000 2020-01-10 699 affected

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with non-desiccated, passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata…

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-866-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N192290990.

AIR BAGS 15V324000 2015-05-28 330,198 affected

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD trucks manufactured November 28, 2006, to August 29, 2008, and 2007-2008 GMC Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD trucks manufactured November 27, 2006, to August 29, 2008. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger…

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's numbers for this recall are 15438 and 15817.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14V407000 2014-07-02 9,371 affected

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2007, to June 22, 2011, and GMC Sierra HD 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 22, 2007, to June 21, 2011, and equipped with an auxiliary battery. Owners may unknowingly draw too much…

Consequence

If the fusible link melts it may come into contact with adjacent components, damage the electrical center cover, the nearby wiring harness conduit and other vehicle components, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

GM will notify owners and dealers will replace the jumper harness with one that includes a 40 amp inline fuse, and provide the owner with supplemental Owner Manual information, free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10V240000 2010-06-04 1,365,070 affected

Defect

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL…

Consequence

IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT…

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ENGINE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Total complaints35

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Airbag and steering wheel problems. Neither driver's nor passenger's airbag deployed in a major crash. Our truck was hit by a fully loaded dump truck, speed unknown. Our driver had "mustang sign," bruising to chest. Passenger had seatbelt bruising. No warning lights or other indication was present…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2023-07-31

“Airbag and steering wheel problems. Neither driver's nor passenger's airbag deployed in a major crash. Our truck was hit by a fully loaded dump truck, speed unknown. Our driver had "mustang sign," bruising to chest. Passenger had seatbelt bruising. No warning lights or other indication was present…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2023-07-31

“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle shuddered upon starting. The failure also occurred while driving various speeds. The contact drove to team chevrolet buick gmc cadillac (404 jake alexander blvd s, salisbury, nc 28147, [REDACTED]) where it…”

ENGINE · reported 2019-08-12

“Cox chevrolet in bradenton florida is refusing to fix the recalled item on my truck”

AIR BAGS · reported 2018-03-02

“Started vehicle, drove 100 yards, check charging system popped up on display, smoke immediately started pouring in vents as it burst into flames under the hood. Got kids out and called fire department. Vehicle burned from the motor to the box while waiting for fire department.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2017-06-03

“While driving the service trailer brake system appear on the dic and there is the loss of all trailer brakes function, which deters the vehicles stopping ability. This has happened on several occasions in the last few months, while driving on the interstate, rural highways and city streets. After…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2017-04-20

“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 3500. Upon starting the vehicle, the service trailer brake system warning indicator illuminated and remained illuminated while driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and found a recall for the chassis…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL · reported 2017-02-15

“Dash has crack near passenger air bag and behind instrument panel”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2016-12-02