2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 specs & fitment
2nd generation. The 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has bolt pattern 6x139.7 (78.1 mm bore), towing up to 10,500 lb, oil 5W-30, tires LT245/70R17, P245/70R17 and more.
Wheels & bolt pattern
- Bolt pattern
- 6x139.7 (6x5.5")
- Lug count
- 6
- Center bore
- 78.1 mm
Applies across the 2nd generation; based on 4 source records from other years of this generation.
Source: ANKUSI Wheel Fitment Dataset (CC BY 4.0). How to read a bolt pattern.
Engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Horsepower | Fuel | MPG city | MPG hwy | MPG combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6-cyl | 195 | Regular Gasoline | 14–15 | 18–20 | 15–17 | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 4.8L 8-cyl | 270 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 18–19 | 16 | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 5.3L 8-cyl | 310 | Regular Gasoline (E85 capable) | 14–15 | 19–20 | 16–17 | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 6.0L 8-cyl | 366 | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 17–18 | 14–15 | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov; horsepower from EPA fuel-economy test-car data.
Towing capacity
Maximum trailer weight ranges up to 10,500 lb, depending on configuration. Silverado 1500 towing capacity by year · what GCWR and tongue weight mean
| Configuration | Max trailer | Tongue | GCWR | Required | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L V6, 2WD, Regular Cab, 3.73 axle | 5,300 lb | — | 10,000 lb | — | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 370 |
| 4.8L V8, 2WD, Regular Cab, 3.23 axle | 5,200 lb | — | 10,000 lb | — | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 370 |
| 5.3L V8, 2WD, Regular Cab, 3.73 axle | 8,200 lb | — | 13,000 lb | — | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 370 |
| 4.3L V6, 2WD, Extended Cab, 3.73 axle | 4,800 lb | — | 10,000 lb | — | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 371 |
| 4.8L V8, 2WD, Extended Cab, 3.23 axle | 4,700 lb | — | 10,000 lb | — | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 371 |
| 5.3L V8, 2WD, Extended Cab, 3.73 axle | 7,700 lb | — | 13,000 lb | — | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 371 |
| 6.0L V8, 2WD, Extended Cab, 3.73 axle | 8,800 lb | — | 14,000 lb | — | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 371; 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 372 |
| 6.0L V8+, 2WD, Extended Cab, 3.73 axle | 10,200 lb | — | 15,500 lb | — | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 371 |
| 4.3L V6, 2WD, Extended Cab, 3.73 axle | 4,900 lb | — | 10,000 lb | — | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 372 |
| 4.8L V8, 2WD, Extended Cab, 3.23 axle | 4,800 lb | — | 10,000 lb | — | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 372 |
| 5.3L V8, 2WD, Extended Cab, 3.73 axle | 7,800 lb | — | 13,000 lb | — | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 372 |
| 4.8L V8, 2WD, Crew Cab Short, 3.23 axle | 4,600 lb | — | 10,000 lb | — | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 372 |
| 5.3L V8, 2WD, Crew Cab Short, 3.42 axle | 6,600 lb | — | 12,000 lb | — | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 372 |
| 6.0L V8, 2WD, Crew Cab Short, 3.73 axle | 8,700 lb | — | 14,000 lb | — | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 372 |
| 6.0L V8+, 2WD, Crew Cab Short, 3.73 axle | 10,200 lb | — | 15,500 lb | — | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 372 |
| 4.3L V6, 2WD, Regular Cab, 3.73 axle | 5,200 lb | — | 10,000 lb | — | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 373 |
| 4.8L V8, 2WD, Regular Cab, 3.23 axle | 5,100 lb | — | 10,000 lb | — | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 373 |
| 5.3L V8, 2WD, Regular Cab, 3.73 axle | 8,000 lb | — | 13,000 lb | — | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 373 |
| 5.3L V8, 2WD, Extended Cab, 3.42 axle | 6,500 lb | — | 12,000 lb | — | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 373 |
| 4.3L V6, 4WD, Regular Cab, 3.73 axle | 5,100 lb | — | 10,000 lb | — | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 374 |
| 4.8L V8, 4WD, Regular Cab, 4.10 axle | 7,900 lb | — | 13,000 lb | — | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 374; 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 376 |
| 5.3L V8, 4WD, Regular Cab, 3.73 axle | 7,900 lb | — | 13,000 lb | — | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 374; 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 376 |
| 4.8L V8, 4WD, Extended Cab, 3.42 axle | 5,500 lb | — | 11,000 lb | — | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 374 |
| 5.3L V8, 4WD, Extended Cab, 3.73 axle | 7,500 lb | — | 13,000 lb | — | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 374; 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 375 |
| 6.0L V8, 4WD, Extended Cab, 3.73 axle | 8,500 lb | — | 14,000 lb | — | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 374; 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 375 |
| 6.0L V8+, 4WD, Extended Cab, 4.10 axle | 10,500 lb | — | 16,000 lb | — | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 374 |
| 4.8L V8, 4WD, Extended Cab, 4.10 axle | 7,500 lb | — | 13,000 lb | — | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 375 |
| 4.8L V8, 4WD, Crew Cab Short, 3.42 axle | 5,400 lb | — | 11,000 lb | — | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 375 |
| 5.3L V8, 4WD, Crew Cab Short, 3.73 axle | 7,500 lb | — | 13,000 lb | — | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 375 |
| 6.0L V8, 4WD, Crew Cab Short, 3.73 axle | 8,400 lb | — | 14,000 lb | — | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 375 |
| 6.0L V8+, 4WD, Crew Cab Short, 4.10 axle | 10,500 lb | — | 16,000 lb | — | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 375 |
| 4.3L V6, 4WD, Regular Cab, 3.73 axle | 4,900 lb | — | 10,000 lb | — | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 376 |
| 5.3L V8, 4WD, Extended Cab, 3.73 axle | 7,300 lb | — | 13,000 lb | — | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 376 |
Tire sizes
| Size | Trim | Source |
|---|---|---|
| LT245/70R17 | LT 4x4 LTZ 4x4 WT 4x4 | TirePressure.com: 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P245/70R17 | LS 4x2 LT 4x2 LTZ 4x2 WT 4x2 | TirePressure.com: 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P265/65R18 | LT with Z71 Package LTZ with Z71 Package | TirePressure.com: 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P265/70R17 | LS 4x4 LT 4x2 LT 4x4 LT with Max Trailer Package LT with Z71 Package LTZ 4x2 LTZ 4x4 LTZ with Max Trailer Package LTZ with Z71 Package WT 4x4 | TirePressure.com: 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P275/55R20 | LT (20 Inch Option) LT with Max Trailer Package LTZ (20 Inch Option) LTZ with Max Trailer Package | TirePressure.com: 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tire Pressure third-party |
Engine oil type & capacity
| Engine | Oil grade | Capacity with filter | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L V6 | 5W-30 | 4.5 qt (4.3 L) | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 539; 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 423 |
| 4.8L V8 | 5W-30 | 6.0 qt (5.7 L) | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 539; 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 423 |
| 5.3L V8 | 5W-30 | 6.0 qt (5.7 L) | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 539; 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 423 |
| 6.0L V8 | 5W-30 | 6.0 qt (5.7 L) | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 539; 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 423 |
What 0W-20 and 5W-30 mean · Silverado 1500 oil capacity by year
Battery & wiper blades
- Battery (all engines)
- Group 48 (H6) low confidence Third-party battery research (autopadre.com, autofiles.com, forums); AutoPadre: Silverado 1500 battery size
- Wiper blades
- Driver 21.6", passenger 21.6" 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 558
Verify group size on your battery label or owner's manual before purchasing.
Dimensions & weight
- Length
- 200.0–243.3 in (5080–6180 mm)
- Width
- 79.9 in
- Height
- 74.0 in
- Wheelbase
- 118.9–157.5 in
- Curb weight
- 4453–5379 lb
12 body/drive variants measured by Transport Canada (Canadian Vehicle Specifications).
Safety: recalls, complaints, crash ratings
- Recalls
- 5
- Owner complaints
- 1076
| Tested variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 4-DR. | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Regular Cab | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Extended Cab | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4-DR. | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Regular Cab | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Extended Cab | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab | — | — | — | 4 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4-DR. | — | — | — | 4 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab | — | — | — | 4 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab w/SAB | — | — | — | 4 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4-DR. w/SAB | — | — | — | 4 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab w/SAB | — | — | — | 4 |
Recall campaigns (5)
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs.