general problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Seven problems related to power train have been reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 based on all problems reported for the 2008 Silverado 2500.

1 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 05/14/2020

This is a 2008 chevy silverado hd z71 4x4 well taken care of. And the transmission goes into limp mode on fast stops. This is extremely dangerous due to the fact that if a load is on board and it goes into limp mode this could be dangerous for all behind the vehicle and around. Which could be a threat to all unexpectedly causing undue harm to other while in control of this vehicle. And vehicle sends out a code.

2 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2018

Motor :6. 6 l deisel transmission allison 1000 rear engine cover cracked vehicle not retaining coolant (part number 12622693) trucks coolant low level indicator came on ( in motion on the highway) could cause motor to overheat and lock up while driving if defect was undisclosed and not known about - I had a deisel technician find the problem and had to have the entire transmission pulled out in order for the leak to be found . Pictures attached - the defect was not visible from the outside looking at the drivetrain.

3 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2018

My truck has 69,755 miles when the transmission went into protection mode. Jerry smith garage of anacortes wa. Found loss of prime of fluid due to poss sticking lube regulator valve in pump cover. This was at cost of $5849. 87 I feel that this truck a 2500 heavy duty trany should last longer than 69,755 miles. It was being driven on the street.

4 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 10/24/2016

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. While the vehicle was parked in the driveway, it rolled backwards and crashed into a tree. The contact was caught between the driver's door and the running board. The contact sustained injuries to the knees and deep lacerations to the body and head, which required medical attention. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000. The VIN was not available.

5 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 03/22/2016

Vehicle has been stalling and losing trailer brakes. There is a recall on this but this particular truck did not fall in the recall. The trailer brake module on the frame rail of the truck was full of water. I has been replaced and all is good now. Could have been a very bad situation but was able to prevent an accident.

6 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 03/16/2015

Transmission lines and other areas are leaking bad. They are leaking from all three hoses at the factory crimp.

7 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 04/09/2014

After truck sits for a week or more, once started and put in reverse it will back out of garage very slowly when given fuel even at 3000rpm. The garage says to let it warm up should not have to do this. I think trans. Fluid oil is draining down and has to fill back up. Should not have to do this.


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