2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

4 recalls, 226 complaints - 1,570 TSBs

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with non-desiccated, passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for p... Read more

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-866-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N192290990.

699 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD trucks manufactured November 28, 2006, to August 29, 2008, and 2007-2008 GMC Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD trucks manufactured November 27, 2006, to August 29, 2008. The affected vehicles are equipped... Read more

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's numbers for this recall are 15438 and 15817.

330,198 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Defect Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2007, to June 22, 2011, and GMC Sierra HD 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 22, 2007, to June 21, 2011, and equipped with an auxiliary battery. Owners may unknowing... Read more

Consequence

If the fusible link melts it may come into contact with adjacent components, damage the electrical center cover, the nearby wiring harness conduit and other vehicle components, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

GM will notify owners and dealers will replace the jumper harness with one that includes a 40 amp inline fuse, and provide the owner with supplemental Owner Manual information, free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GM... Read more

9,371 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Defect Description

CUES, INC. IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 SERVICE VEHICLES BUILT ON VARIOUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER AIRV CEILING UNITS, MODEL NOS. 68RV0010BA, 68RV0012CA, AND 68RV0010EA. THE HEATER ELEMENT IN THESE ASSEMBLIES MAY BE DEFECTIVE WHICH COULD CAUSE THE UNIT TO CREATE SMOKE OR SPARKS.

Consequence

THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

CUES IS WORKING WITH CARRIER TO REMEDY THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. REPAIRS WILL BE MADE BY CARRIER FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE CARRIER'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-053. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIER AT 1-877-584-7059 OR CUES AT 1-407-849-0190.

269 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: CUES, INC.

Complaint Statistics

226 total complaints 6 crashes 4 fires 8 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS	105
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	21
STRUCTURE:BODY	16
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	16
POWER TRAIN	12
STEERING	8
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL	4
ENGINE	4
SEAT BELTS	4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	4

Incident date: Apr 27, 2026

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 at an auction. The contact stated that although the odometer indicated 89,671 miles at the time of purchase, there was a mileage discrepancy discovered during the vehicle registration. The title was marked exempt; there was no off... Read more

Incident date: Jun 16, 2025

Rear subframe is completely rusted out on one side makes it completely undrivable especially with my young children.

Incident date: Oct 15, 2025

Both horns went bad on my vehicle that is less than 2 years old. Dealership said ours is the 5th vehicle they have seen this week with the same issue. They have been unable to determine a cause.

Incident date: Jun 30, 2025

STATEMENT OF FACTS 1.I am the registered owner of a 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (VIN: [XXX]), purchased for approximately $75,000 USD, inclusive of all taxes and registration, in cash. 2.I have been driving different cars for over 25 years and have owned multiple vehicles. This Jeep Wrangler is the m... Read more

Incident date: Apr 5, 2022

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while her husband was driving 55 MPH, the contact and her husband both heard an explosion coming from the vehicle and a white smoke was coming from the rear seat in the vehicle. The contact also stated the that the vehicle stalled ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 5, 2022

Incident date: Aug 19, 2017

MY DASH IS CRACKED IN TWO PLACES. ONE BY THE AIR BAG AND ANOTHER ON THE LEFT SIDE. THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM.

Incident date: Dec 27, 2020

VEHICLE'S AIRBAG RECALLED IN 2016 9GM 49152). I CALLED DEALER- WIN KELLY- IN JULY, 2017 . KATHY SAID "NO UFLORIANREASONABLE DANGER' .. BE SAFE. GM SOLUTION BY AUGUST. CALLED NHTSA ON 9/12/17 TOOK COMPLAINT # 11022868. GOT A FILLED OUR COMPLAINT FORM 100148 NOTING MANUFACTURER "PARTS NOT AVAILAB... Read more

Incident date: Nov 19, 2020

MY DASH HAS CRACKED IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS INCLUDING THE AIRBAG SURROUND. SHARDS OF THE DASH HAVE NOW BEGUN TO BREAK OFF - CLEAR INDICATION OF AN UNSAFE CONDITION. SHOULD THE AIRBAG DEPLOY SHARDS OF THE SHATTERING DASH COULD RUPTURE THE AIRBAG OR WORSE STRIKE AND IMPALE THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE... Read more

Incident date: Nov 19, 2020

Incident date: Aug 14, 2019

MY DASHBOARD IS COMPLETELY BROKEN BY THE PASSENGER AIR BAG ALSO COMPLETELY BROKEN BY THE DRIVERS CLUSTER EXPOSING WIRES AND OTHER MECHANICAL STUFF

Incident date: Aug 14, 2019

MY DASHBOARD IS COMPLETELY BROKEN BY THE PASSENGER AIR BAG ALSO COMPLETELY BROKEN BY THE DRIVERS CLUSTER EXPOSING WIRES AND OTHER MECHANICAL STUFF

Incident date: Aug 14, 2019

MY DASHBOARD IS COMPLETELY BROKEN BY THE PASSENGER AIR BAG ALSO COMPLETELY BROKEN BY THE DRIVERS CLUSTER EXPOSING WIRES AND OTHER MECHANICAL STUFF

Incident date: Jan 1, 2015

DASHBOARD CRACKED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF DRIVER'S WHEEL TOWARDS WINDSHIELD

Incident date: May 14, 2020

THIS IS A 2008 CHEVY SILVERADO HD Z71 4X4 WELL TAKEN CARE OF. AND THE TRANSMISSION GOES INTO LIMP MODE ON FAST STOPS. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS DUE TO THE FACT THAT IF A LOAD IS ON BOARD AND IT GOES INTO LIMP MODE THIS COULD BE DANGEROUS FOR ALL BEHIND THE VEHICLE AND AROUND. WHICH COULD BE A THRE... Read more

Incident date: Feb 26, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED WAS HAVING ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE SUCH AS THE LIGHTS WOULD RANDOMLY FAIL TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUSES WERE MELTED INTO THE FUSE BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOS... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Apr 3, 2020

CRACKED DASHBOARD, SEVERAL PLACES DASH IS FALLING APART, LARGE CRACK NEAR GAGES, AT AIR BAG, AND ACROSS FRONT OF GAGES.

Incident date: Jan 16, 2020

AIR BAG RECALL AND ELECTRICAL ISSUE

Incident date: Jan 16, 2020

AIR BAG RECALL AND ELECTRICAL ISSUE

Incident date: Jan 16, 2020

AIR BAG RECALL AND ELECTRICAL ISSUE

Incident date: Feb 4, 2018

MY DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED AROUND THE PASSENGER'S AIRBAG. THERE WAS NO INDECENT THAT CAUSED THE CRACK - I JUST GOT IN THE TRUCK ONE DAY AND NOTICED A SMALL CRACK. OVER THE PAST YEAR IT HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE TO THE POINT THAT I AM CONCERNED THAT IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE DASHBOARD ALSO HAS A... Read more

Incident date: Feb 4, 2018

Incident date: Nov 15, 2018

MOTOR :6.6 L DEISEL TRANSMISSION ALLISON 1000 REAR ENGINE COVER CRACKED VEHICLE NOT RETAINING COOLANT (PART NUMBER 12622693) TRUCKS COOLANT LOW LEVEL INDICATOR CAME ON ( IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY) COULD CAUSE MOTOR TO OVERHEAT AND LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING IF DEFECT WAS UNDISCLOSED AND NOT KNOWN ABOUT... Read more

Incident date: Mar 2, 2019

THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM FAILURE.... HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED DUE TO NOT STARTING AFTER BEING TURNED OFF AT A DRIVE THROUGH TO ORDER FOOD. AFTER TESTING, THE SHOP SAID THE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM IS KEEPING IT FROM STARTING.

Incident date: Feb 2, 2019

CARHEROS.COM RECEIVED $4.95 TO PERFORM VIN SEARCH. THE SAME VIN NUMBER AS I GAVE HERE, (XXXXX), WAS GIVEN TO THEM, WITH DEBIT CARD PAYING FOR THE SEARCH. THE RESULTS THEY GAVE ME HAD ONLY 2 THINGS ACCURATE, THE YEAR AND IT WAS A CHEVROLET. ALL INFORMATION WAS 4'4, GAS ENGINE, 6 CYLINDERS, 2 DOORS, A... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2017

MY DASH BOARD HAS CRACKED ALL OVER.THE VEHILCE IS MOSTLY PARKED UNDER A CAR PORT.

Incident date: Sep 4, 2012

LIKE MANY OTHER CHEVROLET SILVERADO OWNERS MY DASH IS CRACKED IN TWO PLACES; ONE ABOVE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND THE OTHER RIGHT NEXT TO THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. WHAT?S THE MOST CONCERNING TO ME IS THE CRACK NEXT TO THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG, BECAUSE IF IT EVER DEPLOYS THE SHRAPNEL FROM BROKEN DA... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2017

BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS

Incident date: Dec 8, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V383000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL RE... Read more

Incident date: Sep 15, 2015

DURAMAX LMM DIESEL ENGINE HAD ALL 8 GLOW PLUGS FAIL ONE AT A TIME. REPLACEMENT GLOW PLUGS FROM GM HAVE A HIGHER VOLTAGE RATING ON THEM INDICATING GM WAS AWARE THESE WILL ALL FAIL IN TIME. THE ORIGINAL GLOW PLUGS VOLTAGE RATING MADE THE ENGINE START QUICKER LESS TURNOVERS AT THE EXPENSE OF THE OWNER... Read more

Incident date: Sep 15, 2015

Incident date: Apr 16, 2018

WINTER DRIVING ON HIGHWAY FAIRLY CLEAR ROAD AND WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED THE SERVICE AIRBAG SYSTEM MESSAGE AND AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH. CLEARING SYSTEM DID NOT CLEAR CODE OR LIGHTS. KEY CYCLES DID NOT CLEAR THE PROBLEM. WE REPLACED THE FRONT IMPACT SENSOR AND THE SYSTEM CLEAR AUTOMATICALLY. THE ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 16, 2018

Incident date: Jan 1, 2016

I HAVE A 2008 SILVERADO IN SHOWROOM CONDITION. IT HAS 109K MILES AND HAS BEEN A GREAT TRUCK. OVER THE LAST 24 MONTHS I HAVE NOTICED CRACKS APPEARING IN THE DASH. EVENTUALLY THEY GOT SO BAD THAT THEY STRETCHED ALL THE WAY ACROSS THE TOP OF MY DASH INCLUDING THE AREA AROUND THE AIR BAG. I RECEIVED AN... Read more

Incident date: May 12, 2015

CRACKED DASHBOARD ONCE WAS REPLACE. PAINT CRACK. DOOR LATCH.

Crash

Incident date: Jan 1, 2018

MY TRUCK HAS 69,755 MILES WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WENT INTO PROTECTION MODE. JERRY SMITH GARAGE OF ANACORTES WA. FOUND LOSS OF PRIME OF FLUID DUE TO POSS STICKING LUBE REGULATOR VALVE IN PUMP COVER. THIS WAS AT COST OF $5849.87 I FEEL THAT THIS TRUCK A 2500 HEAVY DUTY TRANY SHOULD LAST LONGER THAN... Read more

Incident date: Jun 16, 2012

OWNED VEHICLE WITH DEFECTED AIR BAGS

Incident date: May 27, 2017

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V383000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPA... Read more

Incident date: Sep 7, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. ON MANY OCCASIONS, THE SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED FOUR TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V614000 (ELECTRI... Read more

Incident date: Sep 7, 2017

Incident date: Aug 1, 2017

CRACKING OF DASH NEAR PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS AND CONSOLE. NOT RELATED TO HEAT

Incident date: Jul 20, 2017

POWER DOOR LOCKS FAIL TO LOCK OR UNLOCK WHEN WARM. DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED PREVIOUSLY AND NOW AGAIN THY ARE FAILING. LEAVING THE DOOR UNLOCKED AFTER REMOTE LOCKING AND UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOOR WHEN NEEDED, INCLUDING IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION YOU ARE STUCK INSIDE UNLESS YOU CAN REACH ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 20, 2017

Incident date: Jul 7, 2017

THE DASH HAS CRACKED BY THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG TOWARD THE CENTER OF THE DASH AND ATTACHMENT POINTS BETWEEN THE MIDDLE DASH PANEL AND FRONT DASH PANEL (WINDOW DEFROSTER) HAVE BROKEN OFF ALLOWING DASH TO FLEX. THIS POSSES A SEVER SAFETY RISK IN THE CASE OF AN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND CAUSING DASH COMP... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2008

TAKATA RECALL. FOR MONTHS I HAVE BEEN CALLING MY LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER (BEST CHEVROLET OF EASLEY SC) AND CHEVROLET DIRECTLY. NOBODY CAN SCHEDULE A RECALL CORRECTIVE MEASURE. I'VE HAD 2 BMWS, A DODGE AND A HONDA AFFECTED BY THE TAKATA CAMPAIGN REPAIRED. (YES I OWN MANY CARS). WHY CAN'T GM PERFORM... Read more

Incident date: Apr 5, 2017

I HAVE A BROKEN DASHBOARD RIGHT WHERE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IS LOCATED. JUST HAD A RECALL DONE ON THE PASSENGER AIR BAG PERFORMED AND THE DEALER REPORTED TO ME THAT THE BROKEN DASHBOARD WAS BROKEN AND COULD POSSIBLY BE DANGEROUS IF THE AIR BAG DISPLAYED IN AN ACCIDENT. I READ ONLINE THAT THIS IS A M... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V324000 (AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT, SHORTLY AFTER, THE CONTACT HEARD A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE AIR BAG COMPARTMENT AND THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR... Read more

Incident date: Mar 20, 2017

I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO RESOLVE THIS MATTER WITH NITTO AND HAVE HAD THE TIRES INSPECTED BY ONE OF THERE DISTRIBUTORS AT THEIR REQUEST. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TIRE SEPARATION THAT IS OCCURRING APPEARS TO BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT ACCORDING TO THE INSPECTOR. THIS IS THE FOURTH TIRE FROM THIS SAME MA... Read more

Incident date: May 4, 2017

I LEFT 2 VOICE MESSAGES FOR THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. BEST CHEVROLET IN EASLEY SC. I CONTACTED CHEVROLET DIRECTLY (THE LAST CONTACT WAS WITH KALEB) TO BE INFORMED THEY DID. ITBHABDKE OARTS ORDERS AND COULD NOT HELP ME WITH GETTING THE RECALL HANDLED. I RESIDE IN SOUTH CAROLINA. ... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

1,570 manufacturer communications from 1002 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	216
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	163
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	133
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	89
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	67
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	65
100000 POWER TRAIN	48
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	42

200000 WHEELS

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).

140000 AIR BAGS

This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Courtesy Transportation Reimbursement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls listed in bulletin.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.

140000 AIR BAGS

This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735,15040, 15041, 15043,15044, 15045, 15046, 15406,15438, 15442, 15815, 15816,15817, 15818, 15826, 17009, 1

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.

251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on the Driver Information Center. Technician may find a Diagnosti

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.

190000 TIRES

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some owners of Heavy Duty Trucks and Utilities may ask if they can lower their tire pressures. Tire pressures being set to the "Tire and Loading Label" w

100000 POWER TRAIN

This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Di

071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This preliminary information (PI) provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes (E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).

100000 POWER TRAIN

This bulletin advises the technician that the 6L50 (MYB), 6L80 (MYC) and 6L90 (MYD) Transmission Oil Filter and Seal Kit part number 24236933 is currently transitioning from a kit to the filter (24236517) and seal (24225347) being sold indi

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.

200000 WHEELS

This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.

020000 SUSPENSION

This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.

010000 STEERING

This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.

200000 WHEELS

This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have hi

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).

117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER

This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at low speeds of less than 15 miles per hour and then aggressive

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns.

010000 STEERING

This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.

020000 SUSPENSION

This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.

150000 SEAT BELTS

This service bulletin provides information on availability for a seat belt extender.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).

100000 POWER TRAIN

This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise. This is a slight movement that is

200000 WHEELS

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel).

116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble

100000 POWER TRAIN

200000 WHEELS

This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.

200000 WHEELS

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel).

100000 POWER TRAIN

This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.

138220 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related component

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

100000 POWER TRAIN

190000 TIRES

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo

200000 WHEELS

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global War

100000 POWER TRAIN

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides information on Module Harvesting.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information on Handling Requests for Modifications to Permanently Import/Export Vehicles Between the U.S. and Canada.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This preliminary information (PI) provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes (E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).

020000 SUSPENSION

This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.

010000 STEERING

This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles and the TOP TIER FUELS website URL.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

100000 POWER TRAIN

This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2000

HYDRAULIC PUMP SHAFT FAILURES

THE PRELIMINARY EVAULATION IS BEING UPGRADED.DURING THE EA ODI WILL LIMITITS INVESTIGATION TO ONLY THOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HYDRO-BOOST SYSTEM, WHICH PROVIDES POWER ASSIST TO THE BRAKING AND STEERING SYTEMS.VACCUUM BRAKE BOOSTER VEHICLES ARE EXCLUDED.ODI HASEXPANDED THE SCOPE OF THE EA TO INCL... Read more

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 across all model years (1997, 2026).

103 Total Recalls

5,008 Total Complaints

1 Investigations

266 Reported Crashes

136 Reported Fires

9 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	2	7	View
2025	1	44	View
2024	4	208	View
2023	1	70	View
2022	3	129	View
2021	6	104	View
2020	10	139	View
2019	7	104	View
2018	5	70	View
2017	5	69	View
2016	5	157	View
2015	6	245	View
2014	2	52	View
2013	3	71	View
2012	3	70	View
2011	4	128	View
2010	5	27	View
2009	5	79	View
2008 (current)	4	226
2007	3	253	View
2006	1	218	View
2005	1	337	View
2004	2	431	View
2003	2	561	View
2002	3	408	View
2001	1	379	View
2000	3	156	View
1999	2	95	View
1998	2	82	View
1997	2	74	View
1996	0	2	View
1995	0	6	View
1994	0	7	View

Other CHEVROLET Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
SUBURBAN	246	10,458	View
TAHOE	240	12,622	View
MALIBU	216	29,080	View
SILVERADO 1500	200	22,534	View
CORVETTE	187	6,308	View
CAMARO	179	4,298	View
SILVERADO	159	10,964	View
SILVERADO 3500	152	1,409	View

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CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 - All Years Overview

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 - Year by Year

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