2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Consumer Reviews Page 6

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!

14 out 15 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

11 out 19 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.

24 out 26 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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Wow, this is a Chevy?

Written by: Halofan on 12/31/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

This is my 3rd Chevy truck and I can't believe the upgrades. My last was an 04 Crew Z71 4x4. A nice truck, but it is no comparison to this truck. Fit and finish is superb, ergonomics are awesome. Ride is phenomenal. Enough adjectives. Early on, it's a really nice upgrade to the previous generation "workmanlike" truck. I'll have to wait and see on reliability, my 04 had it share of issues in the early going, but I'm loyal to Chevy.

Favorite Features

Layout of dash, seat comfort, radio controls.

Suggested Improvements

I think this "active fuel management" is a joke. Unless you are feathering the throttle, or going downhill, I don't see it being a true factor in fuel economy. But then again, I didn't buy a Prius either...so it doesn't matter too much to me.

10 out 11 people found this review helpful

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Best Truck ever owned

Written by: shorty on 12/07/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

This is the most comfortable truck, and no body roll in corners, it is almost like a big car. I love this truck!

Favorite Features

Interior design, and the new rear door on the ext. cab.

Suggested Improvements

None

7 out 12 people found this review helpful

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Great truck

Written by: mxboy614 on 10/23/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

I have driven this truck everywhere. I race motocross for a living so it has gone all across the country and never let me down. I also tow a 22ft enclosed trailer with me for races and the truck never lets me down. Always has enough power to tow up hills.

Favorite Features

XM radio and OnStar. Two best things ever.

Suggested Improvements

I wish the trailer brake controller was easier to hook up like the 2006 and older Chevys.

21 out 25 people found this review helpful

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Awesome Truck

Written by: andrew on 10/23/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

Great ride, very quiet, OnStar is great. I love this truck. The mileage is as estimated by GM and that is great for such a truck.

Favorite Features

Very quiet, excellent handling

Suggested Improvements

13 out 18 people found this review helpful

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