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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008SILVERADO 3500 4WD V8-6.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSKNOCK SENSORLOCATIONS
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 4WD V8-6.0L
Knock Sensor: Locations
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 4WD V8-6.0LSECTION Locations
Powertrain Component Views
Front of the Engine Components (4.8L/5.3L/6.0L/6.2L)
1 - Throttle Body
2 - Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor
3 - Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid Valve
4 - Knock Sensor (KS) - 1
5 - Engine Block Heater
6 - Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
7 - Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
8 - Generator
Right Side of the Engine Components (4.8L/5.3L/6.0L/6.2L)
1 - Ignition Coil 8
2 - Ignition Coil 6
3 - Ignition Coil 4
4 - Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor
5 - Throttle Body
6 - Ignition Coil 2
7 - Knock Sensor (KS) - 2
8 - Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor
9 - Engine Oil Level Switch
10 - Starter
11 - Valve Lifter Oil Manifold (VLOM) Assembly
12 - Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) Sensor
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.