Known Recalls

Model year record

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,113 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V052000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
557,023
Reported to NHTSA
2021-02-05
Owners notified
2021-09-20

Defect description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 23, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 20, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328780.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V050000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
2,641,272
Reported to NHTSA
2021-02-05
Owners notified
2021-03-01

Defect description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 1, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328760.

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V325000

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Component
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Manufacturer
QUALITY VANS
Vehicles affected
14
Reported to NHTSA
2009-08-03
Owners notified
2009-07-30

Defect description

QUALITY VANS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 VANS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 2005 AND NOVEMBER 2007, EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.

Safety risk

THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.

Manufacturer remedy

QUALITY VANS IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR QUALITY VANS AT 1-480-464-7007.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags60180,000 mi
Electrical system8966,810 mi
Unknown or other8665,000 mi
Engine46111,000 mi
Structure: body4590,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages3440,000 mi
Power train2344,600 mi
Fuel/propulsion system19120,000 mi
Suspension1689,492 mi
Seat belts1360,000 mi
Service brakes1395,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1310,000 mi
Structure1283,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1123,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1043,906 mi
Steering854,984 mi
Wheels738,280 mi
Engine and engine cooling58,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline57,000 mi
Exterior lighting485,000 mi
Tires43,250 mi
Visibility413,850 mi
Air bags: frontal344,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch317,045 mi
Visibility/wiper348,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel2—
Equipment213,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission231 mi
Structure: frame and members2143,000 mi
Structure: interior panels: dashboard2200,000 mi
Air bags: side/window141,376 mi
Back over prevention: warnings1—
Electrical system: ignition198,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer1178,002 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system143,488 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system110 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility166,810 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1110,647 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1350 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights162,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal110 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking1—
Parking brake1—
Seats19,000 mi
Service brakes, electric117,045 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1210 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump118,600 mi
Suspension: front162,000 mi
Suspension: rear1110,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire12,400 mi
Traction control system1130,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal153,387 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system140,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls124,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1174,131 mi

The 2007 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2009 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA21002Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.