2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Consumer Reviews Page 5

Standard box does not align with cab

Written by: roscoe on 04/08/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I love the handling and performance. It is a sharp truck; sits up high unlike any of the past GM trucks that I have owned. The V6 has plenty of power and the interior is stylish and comfortable. The only thing that I can find troubling is the way the box does not line up to the cab the same on each side. It seems the box is build slightly crooked. I have checked several other new trucks and they are all the same. I would love to hear if anyone else has noticed this imperfection. Other than this I think Chevy has hit a home-run.

Favorite Features

OnStar is great for security. Steering and handling is fantastic. Headlights and taillights are large and bright combined with sitting up high lends to a great sight pattern when driving.

Suggested Improvements

The only thing I can find wrong is the alignment of the box in respect to the cab. This seems to be only on the standard box in relations to the reg. and ext. cabs.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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08 ext cab 5.3 Z71

Written by: Doc on 03/29/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

All in all, a much improved truck from my '04 Z71 ext. cab Silverado. The ride is great, handling is much better. My first road trip averaged 18 MPG. Hopefully it will get better as it breaks in. Chevy did away with the "plug & play" trailer brake controller harness. You'll find the wire bundle under the dash, plus 2 taped wires under the hood that have to be connected, plus an added fuse to buy. My biggest complaint: The doors lock automatically, either when shifting or at a factory set speed. There is no way to disable the auto locks. #2 is the required use of the keyless remote. Unlocking the driver's door with the key sets off the alarm. No way to change this either, I'm told.

Favorite Features

Ride, handling, improved interior

Suggested Improvements

Ability to disable auto door locks. Ability to use the key to open the truck without setting the alarm off. When ordering the trailering pkg, how about pre-connected the wiring for us. PAL iPod player, though advertised in the brochure, is not available.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Bigger and Better

Written by: sorin serban on 03/28/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I have been a chevy truck owner for over 30 years. This has hands down been the best truck I have ever owned. I still cannot believe that I am getting an average of 22 mpg on the highway, with the active fuel management. Not to mention the versatility of the back doors opening 170 degrees makes getting the kids in and out a snap. I love the power when I am hauling my boat to the lake it feels like I'm not hauling anything at all. GM went above and beyond this time.

Favorite Features

I love the split fold back seats. The active fuel management is great. The interior looks like a luxury sedan. EZ lift tailgate with the lock.

Suggested Improvements

None, keep up the good work.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Amazing Truck!

Written by: iTAPout on 03/28/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I just got my Z71 extended cab Silverado 2 weeks ago. Coming from a Chevy Equinox, I was used to a car-based SUV feel and didn't particularly like the disconnected steering I found in most trucks and large SUV's. This vehicle handles great, and I don't feel akward driving it.

Favorite Features

Looks amazing in black. The 5.3 V8 has power to spare. The interior is very high quality, nothing cheap and flimsy like I found in the Equinox. You can tell that Chevy and GMC really pride themselves in their trucks!

Suggested Improvements

None.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Could use improvements

Written by: workdude on 03/27/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

This truck has been is the repair shop a lot over the past 5 months I have owned it. Most of the miles are highway. 12,500 miles. I live down a gravel road so I have had some issues with rock chips, behind the back tries and front. Frame is really built cheap on these pickups, fuel pump has been replaced, starter replaced, The tires seem to wear uneven, fuel mileage is horrible, I get better on my 1 ton truck.

Favorite Features

Interior is very comfortable

Suggested Improvements

Fuel mileage, prevent the rock chips and rust would be nice.

8 out 16 people found this review helpful

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Chevy doing great things

Written by: jim toms on 03/25/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

As an owner of Chevrolet trucks all my life, I cannot believe the drastic changes on the new Silverado. I have had mine for over a year now and I absolutely love it. As a commuter of 30 miles to work each way and then recreation. The gas mileage for a full size truck is unrivaled. You can notice a big change when the active fuel management kicks in because the gas gauge will actually rise it is incredible. It is nice to not have to sacrifice power for fuel economy. Seats incredible comfortable and extremely versatile.

Favorite Features

Active fuel management makes it easy on my pocket book. OnStar and XM. I love XM. Plus 5 star crash rating as opposed to Toyota's 4 star.

Suggested Improvements

None keep up the good work Chevy.

4 out 11 people found this review helpful

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Like that truck

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.

12 out 16 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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