NHTSA safety recalls
2008 Chevrolet Silverado Recalls
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
Is your car one of them?
These campaigns cover the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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08V441000Electrical System
This may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor, or cause smoke increasing the risk of a fire.
The riskThis may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor, or cause smoke increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix — freeDealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse free of charge. The recall began on september 12, 2008. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080; cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or http://www.cadillac.com; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or http://www.saturn.com, gmc at 1-866-996-9436; or hummer at 1-800-732-5493; or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> .
What was foundGm 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 may overheat the control-circuit ground wire.
08V441000 at NHTSA08E050000Exterior Lighting · Headlights
Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The riskWithout the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The fix — freeK2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
What was foundK2 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."
08E050000 at NHTSAOther years and models
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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