2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Consumer Reviews Page 2

08 Silverado W/T Base

Written by: 2doorpost on 09/27/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab 8 ft. LB (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

$18380 MSRP base no a/c truck,longbed. Absolutely no options. Great ride and performance over my 05 Silverado. Uses a little more gas but comfort level and ride worth the trade off.

Favorite Features

Smooth ride

Suggested Improvements

Went back to the black front end on the W/T. Looks cheesy. Needs chrome like its GMC cousin.

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A tad disapointed in this one

Written by: Jim on 09/18/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT1 4dr Extended Cab 8 ft. LB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Nice design of the new body style. Very comfortable as well. But, why oh why has GM made the 1/2 ton trucks so low to the ground. Had to put a 2.5" leveling kit in the front to take that nose dive out of the front end. Also, they made a change in the steering that is way too responsive. The slightest little movement and you're going off into the next lane which does get very scarry with any hiway traffic. They put the radio controls a little out of reach so changing the station on the radio has become a frightening situation. The old steering response in my 2002 2500HD was great and a more relaxing drive. Now it's more of a stressed drive than before. Why can't a good thing be left alone.

Favorite Features

The 5.3 is a very peppy engine and the fuel economy is not as good as GM boasts but 17 combined in a pickup truck I can't complain about.

Suggested Improvements

Stop messing with a good thing. Bring back the height that we guys look for in a "truck" and stop trying to make a truck drive like a Ferrari

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Chevy finally delivers

Written by: Chevy Lover Again on 09/10/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT1 4dr Extended Cab 4WD 6.5 ft. SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)

Review

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 truck's 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!

Favorite Features

Quiet inside but beautiful exhaust note from the factory outside. Interior layout. Looks sexy but tough. Girlfriend is afraid to drive it. Good fuel economy (comparatively speaking - it is still a truck) 14/19 sticker but more like 14.5/22 actual when driven conservatively.

Suggested Improvements

Tighter turn radius. Active Fuel Management is great but could use some finer tuning. I'm in V-8 mode an aweful lot getting only 2mpgs higher than the Ford equivalent. I think it could be a little better.

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Best Silverado Yet.

Written by: txreaction on 09/08/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT2 4dr Extended Cab 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I have owned three Silverados so far..1995, 2000, 2004SS, and my new 2008 is far superior. The options that are available are excellent. I opted for the extended cab LT2 package with the Texas Edition upgrade which includes fog lights, special 20" rims, and cargo management system. Stickered for $33,000. Out the door with gap insurance and extended warranty I paid $23,480. Thanks to employee pricing of course. If you have your doubts, just test drive one...there is a reason people refer to the Silverado as the Cadillac of trucks.

Favorite Features

Integrated trailer brake controller, power sliding rear window, fuel management system, super comfortable. Cargo Management System is a must. Great looks!

Suggested Improvements

Get a lint brush, seat material grabs alot of stuff. Other than that, everything is great.

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I've had them all

Written by: Brian on 09/01/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT1 4dr Crew Cab 5.8 ft. SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I have owned several Fords and just traded a 2004 Ram hemi for the Silverado. Very happy so far, averaging 19.1 mpg after the 1st 1K miles. Not sure what took me so long to get the Silverado. I bought the 2 wheel drive model due to all of the hiway I drive. Everyone thinks it looks like a 4 wheel drive. It came with traction control, should be fine in winter.

Favorite Features

Convenience package, XM radio, driver info center

Suggested Improvements

Can't think of any yet.

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Love this truck but

Written by: Matt on 08/27/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

At first I was in love with the new GMC's but now I'm glad I bought the Chevy. I love the looks of mine with the factory 20's, body colored door handles, and the sunroof. Everyone tells me how awesome my truck is.

Favorite Features

The ride and comfort is incredible. Roomy back seat. Bose stereo is above average.

Suggested Improvements

If you have an extra $20 a month (roughly) get the 6.0 engine. Electronic fuel management is a total joke. Doesn't come on unless you're going downhill. Same mileage as any other 5.3....(15-16 overall at best).

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Jury Still Out

Written by: LancTruckMan on 08/27/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT2 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

My first pickup in 12 years but have been GM fan for 10 (was Ford). As with my previous Tahoe this is a well built truck. In & out looks great. Ride is somewhat more truck than my Tahoe. Engine run and road noise is great except for tire noise but that's due to the dueler tires on when purchased. Already better gas mileage according to the computer than my 03 Tahoe.

Favorite Features

Love the looks, fuel mileage is a great bonus. Sound system with steering wheel controls works ergonomically.

Suggested Improvements

I think they went backwards in seat comfort. My 03 Tahoe 'cupped' the driver better, this feels somewhat more loose but still comfortable. Also there is a large area of lower dash unused - could have been more compartments for 'stuff'

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This is the truck to get

Written by: texas truck fan on 08/11/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 4dr Extended Cab 4WD 6.5 ft. SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I have been on the market for a truck for about a year, and this is by far the best out there. I test drove a Ford, Dodge, Chevy, Nissan and Toyota. I went with the Chevy as it was the best by far. The Dodge and Ford looked cheap on the inside. I honestly don't see how anyone could pick the Ford over the Chevy. Great comfort.

Favorite Features

OnStar and the 170 degree back doors.

Suggested Improvements

None

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Great truck

Written by: johnny on 08/08/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT1 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)

Review

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.

Favorite Features

XM radio, OnStar, ride comfort

Suggested Improvements

None

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Top-of-the Line

Written by: Manitouchuck on 07/28/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 4dr Extended Cab 4WD 6.5 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Drove a 93 Toyota 4x4 Ext. cab I bought new for 15 years (200k) & loved it. Was planning on a new Tundra, researched all the 1500s & Silverado is hands down the best. 5600 miles since 4/7/08, runs like a fine watch, quiet and smooth. If I take it easy 17-18 mpg in city with some freeway, 20-22 on the hwy on the DIC. You can drop 1-1.5 mpg off the DIC mileage & be close. If you get into the torque, goodbye mileage. You can be a hyper-miler if you watch the DIC, learn when to coast on your daily drives, and save your brakes & dollars. I don't have any major complaints, it is as reviewed by many here. I have Z71, wanted Z85 w/6-spd tran. but they ship mostly Z71 on lot. I'll drive it 15+ & like it!

Favorite Features

XM and Bose 6-Disc CD, etc. All the lighting. Power rear window and the other 2 in back. Heated seats. When you're driving 60-65 and stomp on the gas it doesn't mess around. Pulling my boat.

Suggested Improvements

Interior: This truck could use a grab bar on the driver's side, better storage overall, telescoping steering wheel, some type of organizer for the console box and a connected trailer brake controller. Exterior: Raise front end, 4 more higher tie down hooks in box. Key unlockable please. 6-spd. tran.

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