2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Consumer Reviews

None better for the money

Written by: jpr2 on 06/26/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

This is my 6th truck, and it is by far the best. Plenty of power for a 6 cyl and the mileage is fair too. I avg. 18+ in town, and get a bit over 20 on the hwy (3.23 gears). I wish the highway was better, but just put a Leer canopy (Legend-100) on and hope the highway mpg improves. The canopy increased the wind noise, which is unusual. The truck had been the quietest I have driven. The steering is absolutely the best, and the tranny shifts smoothly when warmed up. The suspension is like no other, and does not skip around "bumpy" turns, but hugs the road. OnStar and XM radio are great, although the rear speakers are weak at best. My box seems to fit fine, although slanted up.

Favorite Features

Looks great with matching canopy. May I recommend Bedrug for back ($200) if using for camping. Chevy makes a great truck.

Suggested Improvements

Better hwy mpg, but it is getting as rated. Better rear speakers....but hey, got it for less than most strippo compact pickups. Darn, for $500 more I coulda bought a Kia Rio!

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Great Truck

Written by: wade on 06/23/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Well my wife likes driving my Chevy Truck more than her 07 Saturn Vue. The comfort level is remarkable, were as you know that you are diving a truck, after 2 or 3 hundred miles you don't feel beat up from the drive. Its a Truck that drives like a car. I test drove Ford trucks #1 because they cost less and felt like I had been driving a truck after just a short time.

Favorite Features

The drive. Gas I get on avg. 19.5 mpg thats both city and hwy.

Suggested Improvements

Leather interior could be more heavy duty. The seats seem to be a bit thin! I did like the Fords thick leather seats. The ride was just hard.

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Is Silverado mileage false advertising?

Written by: David Martin on 06/23/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Overall I really like my '08 Silverado over my '01. The ride is much better and it's quieter. I got the 5.3 engine with 3.42 gears for better mileage, but I'm getting 12mpg city and 16mpg highway? My '01 got 14mpg city and 18mpg highway. notice mileage on this site is split between folks getting great mileage and folks getting really bad mileage. Something sure seems amiss! The cruise control doesn't seem to work as well as on my '01.

Favorite Features

Ride, interior, quiet cabin.

Suggested Improvements

Fuel mileage! Decrease weight. Why does the '08 have to weight a 1000lbs more than the '01. Sure it has more features, but a 1000lbs seems really excessive.

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so far, GREAT TRUCK!!

Written by: Anderson on 06/23/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

More power & gearsI live in MN. I have the Z71 off road. Been a great truck during the winter and summer. This is my first new truck. I love it. I am getting about 18 to 20 MPG on highway. New style black truck with 18" rims looks very sharp. The fuel mgmt does help but doesnt seem to stay in 4cyl for very long even on strait level areas. Truck drives and handles very nice. Kind of tough to park in tight areas but thats to be expected with a truck. Quiet smooth ride. I have used the remote start and it is great. My only complaint about that is that it shuts off after 10 minutes. Should be at least 15 minutes for a MN winter to defrost windows and heat truck up.

Favorite Features

Auto 4WD, MP3 plug, 170 degree rear doors, power windows on rear doors, OnStar with free phone minutes, steering wheel controls, remote start, remote locks, 18" wheels, dual climate controls, dash layout, very spacious cab, satellite radio, power seat, heated mirrors.

Suggested Improvements

Different seat fabric. They are very comfy but they grab onto lint and hair like my wife grabs onto my wallet. Better fuel mgmt technology. Longer remote start time.

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Okay truck but forced to have OnStar

Written by: dukeblu on 06/19/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Told the dealership I did not want OnStar. OnStar activated anyway. Tried to call and cancel. Only the dealership can do so in the first year. My truck and I can't cancel the service. Worst customer service i have experienced in a while from GM. Dealership has been fine. Okay truck beyond OnStar, but this service which hijacked my radio the other day drives several low ratings ratings. Think the gas mileage was better with the 5.3 in my 2007 Classic than the 5.3 in the 08. Will not buy another GM until OnStar in not mandatory. Sad that they can't figure out to center the OnStar antenna on the roof. 4th new GM truck in the last seeral years and the last until OnStar is optional

Favorite Features

5.3 V8.

Suggested Improvements

OnStar should be optional and hire someone to design a centering of the antenna on the roof. Allow customers to cancel OnStar in the first year.

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Bye Bye Diesel

Written by: David on 06/05/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I had an F-350 when the fuel went over 4.68 a gal I had to get rid of it. I've always known Chevy was a good ride. This truck is great so far, I do find I drop power once in a while going around corners like a fuel hiccup. It's only second or two but it feels strange. The fuel mileage was great while I was watching it but it drove my girlfriend nuts so I stopped (took it off instant miles per gallon) since then my avg fuel mileage went from 16.5 to 15.8 so watching what you're doing while driving helps slow stops and gradual speed take offs does a lot. I also am a bit frustrated with the seats I can't keep the lint off.

Favorite Features

Sleek lines and smooth ride

Suggested Improvements

Change the fabric on the seats they are terrible. Level the truck front end as well.

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2008 Chevrolet Ext. Cab LTZ 6.0L

Written by: winston on 05/31/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I went truck shopping and drove the competitive model Ford, Toyota, Dodge and Chevy extended cab trucks. I was replacing an F150 that had been a very very good truck for the 7 years I owned it. Not one issue ever. So naturally I was inclined towards the Ford. After driving all the trucks I decided on the Chevy. I likes the power from the 6.0L compared to the Ford which seemed pretty weak in the pwer department. The Toyota used very poor interior materials and rode terrible. The Dodge was nice but the bed was 6.25 feet compared to the others 6.5ft bed. Overall the Chevy offered a great combination of features with the LTZ package and the Vortec Max package.

Favorite Features

The 6.0L V8 is powerful and on my commute to and from work it averages 19mpg. I also like the remote start and the design of the interior. The Vortec Max package gives you 4 wheel disc brakes which I think is important.

Suggested Improvements

Offer the 6 speed automatic, make 4 wheel disc brakes standard and the tie down hooks in the bed are nearly useless.

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Great Truck for us in no man's land

Written by: Cobb on 05/30/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Where I live you need a truck you can count on, Wyoming. Unlike most states you can drive for hours and not see a town or even a person. You don't want to be stranded. Cell phone coverage is spotty at best and you need reliability. OnStar. This truck has taken a beating and has never looked back. It's comfortable even though you are going over some of the roughest roads. Fully loaded or not great truck for the snow flying months. This truck was built for the heavest of jobs and the most roughest conditions. I never was a Chevy man but know I will only buy Chevy's.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

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Like a Rock

Written by: Andy on 05/27/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Very nice truck. Extremely quiet interior and very comfortable. It is a pleasure to drive. Stereo sounds great.

Favorite Features

Quiet interior, XM radio, comfortable seats

Suggested Improvements

The cloth seats seem to be made of the same fabric as a lint brush.

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1st new truck purchase

Written by: Brandon on 04/17/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

This is the first truck I have purchased new. Totally enjoy the truck so far (3500 miles). I did have a leak in the front trasfer case, took it in and they found nothing. It hasn't leaked since. Looked like a seal was leaking. The only complaint I have is something I have seen on here, the cloth seats need constant removal of lint and seat shedding. Didn't know if this was due to "new" seats or if this will be a constant battle. Maybe should have spent the extra money for leather. Other than that it is an awesome truck, get lots of looks and compliments. Added a soft bed cover, spray in liner and chrome door handles. Back in black and lovin ever minute of it. Like a rock!

Favorite Features

Handling, payload capabilities, style. 170 swing doors with power windows (all 4)

Suggested Improvements

Buy a new vehicle get sat radio free while you own the vehicle. Not buying it.

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