2008 CHEVROLET C8500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 CHEVROLET C8500
The 2008 CHEVROLET C8500 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 CHEVROLET C8500
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 CHEVROLET C8500. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2008 CHEVROLET C8500
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 CHEVROLET C8500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET C8500 DIESEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EXHAUST FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE AS A RESULT OF THE EXHAUST PIPE BEING LOCATED BY THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT IT WAS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM SINCE SMELLING THE FUMES COULD CAUSE HEALTH PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO ALTER THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Safety Rating for the 2008 CHEVROLET C8500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 CHEVROLET C8500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 CHEVROLET C8500
General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2008 CHEVROLET C8500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
15-00-89-004E — SUSPENSION
This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 CHEVROLET C8500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET C8500
- 2006 CHEVROLET C8500 — 2 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET C8500 — 0 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET C8500 (current)
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