2008 CHEVROLET C4500 NA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 CHEVROLET C4500 NA
The 2008 CHEVROLET C4500 NA has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 CHEVROLET C4500 NA
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2008 CHEVROLET C4500 NA, potentially affecting up to 519 vehicles.
Recall 09V456000 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
| 269 vehicles affected
Defect: CUES, INC. IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 SERVICE VEHICLES BUILT ON VARIOUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER AIRV CEILING UNITS, MODEL NOS. 68RV0010BA, 68RV0012CA, AND 68RV0010EA. THE HEATER ELEMENT IN THESE ASSEMBLIES MAY BE DEFECTIVE WHICH COULD CAUSE THE UNIT TO CREATE SMOKE OR SPARKS.
Consequence: THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: CUES IS WORKING WITH CARRIER TO REMEDY THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. REPAIRS WILL BE MADE BY CARRIER FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE CARRIER'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-053. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIER AT 1-877-584-7059 OR...
View full details →Recall 08E004000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 250 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN INTERMOTIVE WHEELCHAIR LIFT INTERLOCK, P/NO. ILIS605-H3 ILIS ACTIVATION KIT (INTERLOCK OPTION FOR GATEWAY 401) SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET FOR 2005 - 2008 CHEVY 560 (C4500 AND C5500 KODIAK) 6.6L DIESEL VEHICLES WHICH A PROTECTION DIODE WAS USED. THE DIODE CAN BE EXPOSED TO VOLTAGE SPIKES GREATER THAN WHAT IT CAN WITHSTAND. THE DIODE COULD FAIL, WHICH COULD PREVENT...
Consequence: SHOULD THE DIODE FAIL, IT WILL BE POSSIBLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE WITH THE WHEELCHAIR DEPLOYED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO ANYONE USING THE LIFT.
Remedy: INTERMOTIVE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 20, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT INTERMOTIVE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-969-6080. THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET INTERMOTIVE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 CHEVROLET C4500 NA
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 CHEVROLET C4500 NA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
PROBLEM WITH ENGINE SHUTTING DOWN WITH NO WARNING. HAS HAPPENED COUNTLESS TIMES. HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIR SEVERAL TIMES BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THE PROBLEM IS THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER REGENERATION #PIP4598. IT SETS CODE 244B WHICH SHUTS THE ENGINE DOWN TO 2000 RPM MAX. THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE AS IT WILL SLOW TO A CRAWL IN TRAFFIC. ON 3/14 ON I-95 IN NEW YORK CITY, THE REGEN LIGHT RECURRED (CODE 244B). I COULD BARELY GET OUT OF TRAFFIC AND CAME CLOSE TO A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2008 CHEVROLET C4500 NA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 CHEVROLET C4500 NA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 CHEVROLET C4500 NA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 CHEVROLET C4500 NA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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