Consumer Reviews

Most reliable and inexpensive to maintain vehicle

by richardc from Seattle, WA on Tue Feb 27 2018

I'm the 2nd owner of this truck. It has been incredibly reliable and relatively inexpensive to maintain and/or repair. Parts are readily available and not expensive. It's mostly just tires and regular servicing. The truck is a workhorse and I've used it as a daily driver and for various trips around the country. I've only put about 70,000 miles on it since I've owned it. I've had it checked out by Chevy and Allison and also by Nelson Truck Equipment and all of them told me that this is truck will last many more years and it was designed like larger trucks/tractors with Diesel/Allison engine/trans combos to last 800,000 to a million miles before needing any major work, and it has lived up to this expectation so far. Would not be concerned driving it across the country and back as long as regular services (e.g., oil changes, etc.) were done.

Purchased a Used car

Uses car for Commuting

Does recommend this car!!

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Good Truck

by SamIAm from Anchorage, AK on Thu Apr 30 2009

This is a good hardworking truck that is reliable when the times get tough. Good features inside but the cloth interior has a little to be desired. Gas mileage is acceptable for a 3/4 ton truck. Excellent towing!

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Uses car for Just getting around

Does recommend this car!!

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Love it all but the interior fabric

by Nels from Lansing, Michigan on Wed Dec 03 2008

Love my 2008 2500 Silverado with two exceptions. The interior fabric sheds more than my Sheltie/Shepard dog. I have to purchase lint rollers and constantly use to keep the seat from looking like the kids just finished a pillow fight with dacron filled pillows. Chevrolet can offer no explination or recomend a solution. They did advise not to use an aftermarket treatment such as Scotchgard. Ironicly my wife has same color and fabric in her 07 G 6 and has no problems. Second problem is right side blind spot. I have the extenable, electric adjustable mirror option with bottom manual convex, and cannot adjust the mirrors outboard enough to avoid huge right side blind spot. Problem is the within the enclosure, not allowing enough outward travel of the mirror relative to the angle of the mirror surface. Had to add a stick on 99 cent aftermarket to correct a $300.00 options shortcomings. I'll live with these problems but continue to complain to Chevrolet about the above, because other than the aforementioned, I love my truck!!!

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Uses car for Towing

Does recommend this car!!

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BEST TRUCK NO DOUBT

by XR1990 from DALLAS TX on Thu Jul 25 2013

I HAVE A 2008 SILVERADO DIESEL OFCORSE, AND I DONT GET THESE BAD REVIEWS AT ALL. IAM SURE THEY ARE NO WHERE NERE MY MILES WICH MINE HAS 255,000 MILES AND FEELS AS GODD AS NEW. REVIEW TALKING ABOUT SHEDING SEATS IF ITS TRUE THEN SOMEONE AT SOME POINT USED SOMETHING OR HAD AN ACCIDENT WITH SOME CHEMICAL BECAUSE MINE HAS NEVER "SHED" ALSO REVIEW ABOUT TRUCK WONT START TAKING IT OUT ON THE TRUCK WHEN ITS HIS DEALER THAT DONT KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING. WONT START.., THATS EASY TO FIGUE OUT WHY SO COME ON PEOPLE. IVE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THIS TRUCK AT ALL BAUGHT IT USED IN REALLY BEAT UP CONDITION LOOKS LIKE THEY WENT MUDDING EVERY SINGLE DAY. ALL THAT BAD TREATMENT AND IS STILL SOLID AS A ROCK. LOVE IT!!! DONT BUY STUPID CHEAP FORDS. DONT BUY UGLY DODGE. AND BOTH REDICULOUSLY UNRELIABLE. DODGE DIESEL I HAD OVERHETED ALL THE TIME WHEN LOADED AND FORD DIESEL I HAD EGR AND TURBO WENT OUT AND NO I DID NOT HAVE ANY "MODS" ON IT. IN MY EXPIRIANCE THE 6.0 EGR SYSTEMS ALL GO OUT ABOUT AT 150,000 MILES. AND TURBOS LESS THAN THAT. WHAT BAD THINGS CAN I SAY ABOUT THE CHEVY DIESEL...... NOTHING.

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Uses car for Work

Does recommend this car!!

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Wow...

by halo2jak from Fort Wayne, IN on Mon Feb 28 2011

I drive one of these trucks for work, delivering auto glass. I drive 350 miles everynight in this thing, and I have already put 280k miles on this truck. We have never once had to replace the transmission (Allison transmission = THE BEST!), and of course we've kept up with all the maintenance and everything, and the truck runs amazing still with +280k miles on it. We only have the two wheel drive model because that's less maintenance that has to be done, and my company doesn't think we need 4 wheel drive trucks in indiana. But when we got the blizzard a few weeks ago, of course I ended up getting stuck in an unplowed parking lot of a glass shop I delivered to. I had to rock the truck (putting it in drive and reverse) numerous times until I was able to get myself unstuck. I was thinking in my head the whole time, "COME ON ALLISON TRANSMISSION, DON'T FAIL ME NOW!" I was also wishing I had the 4 wheel drive option on my truck. I'm happy to say the +280k mile old transmission worked fine to get me unstuck, and on my way to delivering more auto glass. But anyways, I haul thousands of lbs of glass with this thing, and the ride is always smooth, and I even love racing all the other ricer cars in this thing. I smoke em 90% of the time with the 6.0 V8. The truck is very fast, and very responsive, and the transmission shifts smoothly, and you will have this truck for many years to come! This review is for the 2008 model. We also have a 2009 model at the shop, but we had a few problems with it and the accelerator, but ended up getting those fixed. But the 2008 model that I drive is rock solid, and in my opinion, the best truck you can buy for the money. GO BUY THIS TRUCK!

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Uses car for Work

Does recommend this car!!

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Silverado

by Gibby from Howell, NJ on Sat Sep 07 2013

Love my new silverado. It works well as a work truck and a personal one as well. First time Chevy buyer and I'm happy so far!

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Uses car for Just getting around

Does recommend this car!!

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Best truck I ever owned.

by Mark from Diamond Springs, CA on Wed Oct 17 2018

This truck was a workhorse. Never had a mechanical issue. Enjoyed owning it. It towed our camp trailer without breaking a sweat. I highly recommend the Duramax/Allison combo for overall performance and reliability.

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Uses car for Towing

Does recommend this car!!

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Comfortable, classy and too much power

by DPRO from Muskegon, MI on Fri Oct 06 2017

Pro's: Comfortable, LTZ has all the options, LMM Duramax will tow anything with ease Con's: Turning radius, lights on side mirrors useless

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Does recommend this car!!

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2008 Duramax

by Riding horses from Waco, Texas on Mon Apr 02 2012

This 2008 Silverado duramax is an excellent example of what a heavy duty truck should be. It gets reasonable fuel economy and so far has been very reliable. The body style is nice and the interior is very comfortable with all controls within reach. The only thing I don't like is the EPA mandated emission controls like the diesel particulate filter.

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Uses car for Towing

Does recommend this car!!

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dependable workhorse

by UNCLE BUCK OF W.BL. from WEST BLOOMFIELD,MI on Fri Jun 09 2017

The LT series gives extras that make this comfortable and dependable with power seats and individual heat controls. The motor has power to do the job and still gives 17 miles per gallon on freeway while hauling a boat!

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Uses car for Towing

Does recommend this car!!

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