What is the fuel economy of a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado K15 4WD?

EPA figures for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado K15 4WD reach 16 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 K15 4WD?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado K15 4WD. 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 K15 4WD?

Owners have filed 221 complaints with NHTSA for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado K15 4WD, most often about: Air Bags, Electrical System, Latches/locks/linkages. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Chevrolet · 2008

2008 Chevrolet Silverado K15 4WD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 16 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
4.3L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	14	18	15	592
4.8L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	14	18	16	555
5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	14	19	16	555
6.0L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	13	17	14	635
5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Gasoline or E85	14	19	16	555

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.

Campaign 08E050000

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."

Campaign 08V441000

GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL, SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WIPER WASHER FLUID SYSTEM. A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WASHER FLUID HEATER M

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.

Air Bags 62 Electrical System 48 Latches/locks/linkages 18

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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.