looking at buying 2008 need feedback

**lowridergold** · 01-25-2009, 05:57 PM

ime looking at buying a 2008 chevy silverado 1500 crew 4x4 ime jst wondering how good of a truck they are i like chevy and am wondering about common problems and breakdowns ime not looking to fix it up right away or hot rod it i jst need a daly driver for now plz give me feed back plz be honest the truck has 44,000 km

**ukrkoz** · 01-25-2009, 08:15 PM

here's honest suggestion for you. google silverado forums, and gmc truck forums. go there and search for "2008 silverado" then, simply make list of gripes members have. that will be as honest as it gets.

Silverado a daily commuter?

Don't take me wrong, I have one - but I am paid for mileage.

**Steve Maggard** · 01-26-2009, 11:29 PM

I just bought one and I am very happy. You have to keep in mind that the new ones come with a 3 year or 36000 mile warranty which is probably long enough to cover it until it gets paid off. Another thing to consider is how much they are going to discount the price, that is what made me decide to get a new one rather than a used one. If you havn't rode in one yet you will be pleasantly surprised.

**bubba33** · 01-26-2009, 11:52 PM

you got a 3 year loan on yours, I wish I could of done that.

**bac-n-afect** · 01-27-2009, 01:50 AM

Bought mine about 5,000mi ago. I really like the view from the cab, the rear ext cab windows going all the way down, the fit and finish inside and out. I like the XM Satillite radio and the auto 4x4 function.

To make a complaint

The replacement rim I need costs $600
&
Ice built up under the truck in such a way that somehow it managed to break loose from the frame and hang soley on the e-brake cable. Thus creating a smell of hot brakes but never warning me in the cab. I will be adding a bracket on the frame to prevent this in the future.

I really like my truck!
marc

**vncj96** · 01-27-2009, 05:05 AM

the old man has an 07 and loves it, he has the 6.0 crew cab 4x4 z71 and is pulling 22-23 mpg on the highway. He is almost 60 so yes he babies that thing, he also has a CAI and Borla exhasut on it

**Stouffer** · 01-27-2009, 05:38 AM

bought my 08 August 30th. I don't use it for a daily driver but have racked up just over 5k miles with various road trips and it is awesome. Very comfortable (IMO). Gas mileage isn't that bsad if you keep your foot out of the throttle.

**Steve Maggard** · 01-27-2009, 08:35 AM

I had to get a 5 year loan to keep the payments reasonable but I plan to have it paid off in 3 years by putting on extra money.

**lowridergold** · 02-01-2009, 01:31 PM

yeah ive been looking at a few i realy like the truck and jst wondering if the 2 wheel drives are good in the winters ime in manitoba canada and we get allot of snow up here and jst wondering if i should invest in a 4x4 ime thinking of getting a crew cab 2 wd.

**lowridergold** · 02-01-2009, 01:33 PM

and i see everyone really loves the truck and i am also looking at an 07 sivlerado thanks for the input and ime thinking that everyone that posts on here is making me want one even more lol