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2008 Chevrolet Silverado C15 2WD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 17 MPG.
The Chevrolet Silverado is a range of trucks manufactured by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand. Introduced for the 1999 model year, the Silverado is the successor to the long-running Chevrolet C/K model line.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 |
| 4.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 | 555 |
| 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 |
| 6.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 | 592 |
| 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Gasoline or E85 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
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Owner complaints (NHTSA)
221 complaints filed by owners for this model year (18 involving a crash, 6 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado C15 2WD?
EPA figures for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado C15 2WD reach 17 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado C15 2WD?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado C15 2WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado C15 2WD?
Owners have filed 221 complaints with NHTSA for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado C15 2WD, most often about: Air Bags, Electrical System, Latches/locks/linkages. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.