GVWR: Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Make: CHEVROLET
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufacturer Id: 984
Model: Silverado
Model Year: 2008
Other Engine Info: active fuel mgt.
Plant City: Oshawa Truck
Plant Company Name: NA-Canada Truck
Plant Country: Canada
Plant State: On
Series: 1/2 Ton
Trim: LS
Valve Train Design: Overhead Valve (OHV)
Vehicle Type: TRUCK
Model year
COMPONENT
Complaint
2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
RUSTED BRAKE LINES POSSIBLE BRAKE FAILURE. *TR
2008
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER SENT AN INVESTIGATOR TO INSPECT THE DEPLOYMENT AND DETERMINED THAT THE STM MODULE WAS CORRODED AND PROVIDED AN INCORRECT SIGNAL TO THE AIR BAGS WHICH CAUSED THE DEPLOYMENT. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER A RECALL RELATED TO THE AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 39,000. UPDATED 5/9/11 *CN UPDATED 05/19/11