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1GCEK19J48Z••••••2008 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500
This build draws 3.9× more complaints than the average 2008 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 build (9 vs 2).
9on this build
844on the model
365builds in total
1involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 7Wheels 1Structure 1Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashSep 2020
Swerved to miss a deer and hit an embankment and a cement culvert on a highway at night, was by myself. Neither of my airbags deployed and I hit my chest extremely hard on the steering wheel and I am in severe pain from my ribs. Have severe hematoma and bruising
Electrical SystemJun 2020
My vehicle was in motion one day and I was driving on the interstate and all power in the truck was gone the radio reset the gauges started to go up and down and the airbag light was flashing and saying service airbag. I figured it was a electrical problem so I got a new battery…
WheelsAug 2016
Silverado k1500 front wheel bearing went bad could cause a serious accident if a person didn't know what the problem might be. It was detected while being driven.the date of repair 8/26/20016
StructureJul 2010
The entire frame has rusted out on the truck we just had to get rid of it due to not being able to get inspection sticker on the vehicle,gm holds no accountability for this and there is plenty of complaints from others who have the same issue
Air BagsFeb 2026
My son was sitting in our Silverado waiting for the truck to warm up before he left for work. As he was sitting there both driver and passenger side air bags deployed. It hit my son in the head. The truck has never been in an accident. It doesn't have a branded title. There…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GCEK19J48Z274066 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.