2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Consumer Reviews Page 3

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Written by: mr norm on 03/22/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab 6.5 ft. SB (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Traded an 07 Classic in on this truck. What a difference! Handling, ride, and styling is so much better. It is a 2wd drive equipped with a 4.3 auto w/ 3:23 locking differential (next best thing to a 4wd without the expense & lower gas mileage, gets about 19mpg and goes in the snow pretty well). No, I can't pull stumps or tow a big load, but it serves my purposes well. Very happy with it.

Favorite Features

Cruise on steering wheel, redesigned mirrors and interior styling

Suggested Improvements

Change the seat's pull down center back to a lidded compartment and upgrade seating comfort. The 07 Classic W/T with seating upgrade was more usable and more comfortable.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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No Advancement

Written by: jpow on 03/15/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab 4WD 6.5 ft. SB (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

My previous 4.3L managed almost 24 mpg on the highway, however my 2008 gets 14 to 15 mpg. I can't roll the window down with a container in the drink holder, this appears typical as I am finding more and more ergonomic issues e.g. try getting the jack out of a standard cab. I installed mud flaps over the weekend an noticed how easily the rear fenders flexed. I crawled under the truck and took a closer look at build quality; and it appears that I am the victim of excessive cost cutting. When compared with my previous GM pickups my 2008 is really a disappointment.

Favorite Features

Seats are comfortable and the styling is nice.

Suggested Improvements

The fuel economy of this truck is ridiculous and I am confused as to what GM is thinking. Body build quality is poor in some areas.

10 out 13 people found this review helpful

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4500 Awsome Miles and Counting

Written by: dbragg on 03/13/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

This truck is an absolute pleasure to drive. The 5.3L engine is strong although the transmission shifts could be tighter. The handling is more car than truck like. We've had a rough winter in the northeast but the Silverado handled the snow and ice with out a problem. Fuel mileage is 18.5mpg on the highway and 14 to 15mpg in town, but I knew what I was getting when I went with the 5.3L engine. The build quality on this truck is second to none.

Favorite Features

Looks. I have the Z-71 in black with RWL BF Goodrich tires on 18 in. aluminum wheels . The interior is also way too nice for a truck, but I'll take it. XM radio, remote starter.

Suggested Improvements

None

8 out 8 people found this review helpful

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5.3 = more go, same flow

Written by: Foony on 03/08/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT2 4dr Extended Cab 6.5 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Like another revewer here, I also traded in my '05 for the '08. They are two entirely different trucks. I loved my '05 but missed it for about 3 seconds after I drove the new one off the lot. Chevy went back to the drawing board with this one. It is a serioulsy great truck. Looks great, handles great. If you plan on carying any kind of load, I would strongly recommend the 5.3 liter. (I never tried the baby 6 cylinder) With a lumber rack, Camper shell, and full of tools, I can still get upto and maintain highway speeds like it was empty. (and about the same mileage)

Favorite Features

170 degree rear doors are a nice touch. Rear power windows on Ext cab? you bet! OnStar. XM radio. Steering wheel radio/cruise control. Strongest box on the market (important for lumber racks [I've heard Tundras tend to crumple]) Tons of digital information at the touch of a button.

Suggested Improvements

When compared to the '05, the only thing I found better on the older model was the quality of the back seats. Chevy improved the entire truck by 200% but I feel they lost about 10% on the back seats. Don't get me wrong, they are still comfortable and roomy. No room under them for even a small sub.

6 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Great truck, bad MPG

Written by: Matt on 03/05/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

2008 LT1 LT 1500 Z71 XCAB long bed. This is a replacement for the same truck but a 2002. I love this truck, plenty of power, very comfortable, nice options. I call it the contractor's Cadillac, the ride is awesome for a long bed extended cab truck. So far just a few small gliches at 2800 miles. Fit and finish is very nice.

Favorite Features

Dash layout, comfort, rear doors open wide great for kids to get in/out. Engine power. OnStar is so cool!

Suggested Improvements

MPG is terrible. I average 11.5-12 mpg. Active Fuel Mgmt is a joke if you don't commute with it. Seat material picks up everything, impossible to vacuum. Make the trip/mpg computer standard. Sirius radio instead of XM.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Great truck bad mpg

Written by: Rich on 02/08/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT2 4dr Extended Cab 4WD 6.5 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Great truck, comfortable ride, plenty of power. Although, unlike my last 2005 Silverado & 2003 Sliverado with the same 5.3L engine without active fuel management that got 20-22mpg hwy, this truck is only getting 13-14mpg hwy. Active fuel management doesn't really seem to work.

Favorite Features

Great ride! Fun to drive! Handles tuff work and pulling with ease.

Suggested Improvements

Had to upgrade speakers & put in amp for rear speakers - poor sound. they dont offer the Bose sound in the new models like my 2005 & 2003

15 out 16 people found this review helpful

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Wow!

Written by: mike on 01/29/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I owned 4 of the old body style Silverado and thought they were nice driving trucks but the new 2008...nice truck! It drives 100% better than the one it replaces and the seats are much more comfortable. I have the 5.3, the power is there and from what I can tell the active fuel management will help with the gas mileage. If you drive this truck you will buy it!

Favorite Features

The stereo rocks! Active fuel management, remote start, seat comfort, driving position, good headlights, steering feel, power, quiet and rattle free

Suggested Improvements

Put the overhead storage back in the cab!

13 out 14 people found this review helpful

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Not impressed with American trucks

Written by: alex on 01/26/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I drive this because its a company truck. Let me first say I am biased because I hate automatic transmissions- they stink for mountain driving, and I live and work in the mountains. The auto gearing is terrible for steep descents on this truck and other automatics. The truck has got 6000 miles on it and the gas gauge just broke and the check engine light came on. It is constantly beeping with alerts and warnings. It does not go smoothly in and out of 4wd and 4 lo is super hard to get into. I am comparing this to my 1989 (almost 20 years older) Toyota which shifts in and out of 4wd and 4lo way smoother- (and the gas gauge still works.) Otherwise this is a very comfy and smooth truck.

Favorite Features

Comfy independent seats, plenty of power, fold up bench rear seat.

Suggested Improvements

Manual tranny

10 out 17 people found this review helpful

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No fuel economy improvement

Written by: Ranjean2003 on 01/23/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT1 2dr Regular Cab 4WD 8 ft. LB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)

Review

No fuel economy improvement over 04 model even though I now have active fuel management. I have the 5.3L engine with 3.73 gears, flex fuel, and get about 16.5mpg hiway on gas. Wish I could have gotten 3.42 gearing for better mpg, but the catch is to get incentives you must take delivery from dealer inventory and they just don't set them up that way. Both trucks turn 1750 rpm at 60mph. I can set the info center to instant mpg readout to learn when the vehicle is in 8cyl vs 4 cyl mode. At highway speeds, wind resistance forces truck into V8 unless going downhill. And, parked together, the 08 cab is noticeably bigger than the 04 cab = more wind resistance. At 75mph, econ drops to 13.5

Favorite Features

Cab is more comfortable than 04. Like info center. Center console roomy.

Suggested Improvements

We are not all drag racers, ship more trucks with 3.42 gearing and have better mileage instead of hiring Howie Long to claim you do. Lumbar support for passenger on split bench. Low tire pressure warning too sensitive. Cargo net back of seats. Light under hood.

22 out 24 people found this review helpful

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1/2 ton Long Bed Alright, Alright, Alright

Written by: Spotted123 on 01/04/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

New truck, no problems, 5.3 is strong, shifts smooth, rides great, looks good. Very happy with the 2008 1500 LT1!

Favorite Features

Smooth,quiet ride and awesome looks

Suggested Improvements

Beef up the rear spring pack a little.

7 out 8 people found this review helpful

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