2008 GMC W-SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 GMC W-SERIES
The 2008 GMC W-SERIES has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America for this model year.
Recalls for the 2008 GMC W-SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2008 GMC W-SERIES, potentially affecting up to 3,548 vehicles.
Recall 13V259000 — EQUIPMENT
| 1,774 vehicles affected
Defect: Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Isuzu N-Series; model year 2001-2010 Chevrolet and GMC W-Series; model year 2001-2004 Isuzu FRR and model year 2001-2004 Chevrolet and GMC WT5500 trucks. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional oil pan heater (RPO code IG3). Debris may collect at the contact point of the heater...
Consequence: Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.
View full details →Recall 13V259000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 1,774 vehicles affected
Defect: Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Isuzu N-Series; model year 2001-2010 Chevrolet and GMC W-Series; model year 2001-2004 Isuzu FRR and model year 2001-2004 Chevrolet and GMC WT5500 trucks. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional oil pan heater (RPO code IG3). Debris may collect at the contact point of the heater...
Consequence: Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 GMC W-SERIES
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 GMC W-SERIES.
Safety Rating for the 2008 GMC W-SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 GMC W-SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 GMC W-SERIES
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 GMC W-SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
CSB-12-J-001 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
ISUZU/GMC/CHEVROLET: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. DURING THE PROCESS ASSEMBLY OF TURBOCHARGER ENGINE, THE HOUSING BECAME LOOSE CAUSING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP TO ILLUMINATE AND OPERATION OF VEHICLE REVERT TO LIMP HOME MODE. MODELS 2007-2010 ISUZU N SERIES AND GMC/CHEVROLET W SERIES. *PE UPDATED 12/10/12. *PE
SB08-J-001A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
ISUZU: TURBOCHARGER BOOST CONTROL SOLENOID CIRCUIT DTC P0045 FALSE CODE DETECTION. *KB
IB-10-J-006 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ISUZU: THERE MAY BE OIL LEAKING FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE. THERE IS AN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED CLAMP PROBLEM. *RM
CB-08-X-001 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
CHEVROLET GMC ISUZU SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SOME ISUZU NPR AND CHEVROLET, GMC W3500 12,000 LBS. GVW TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES MAY HAVE A WARRANTY AND OWNER ASSISTANCE INFORMATION BOOKLET WHICH DOES NOT FULLY AND ACCURATELY DESCRIBE THE FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE....
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 GMC W-SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC W-SERIES
- 2003 GMC W-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2004 GMC W-SERIES — 1 complaint
- 2005 GMC W-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2006 GMC W-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2007 GMC W-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2008 GMC W-SERIES (current)
- 2009 GMC W-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2010 GMC W-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2011 GMC W-SERIES — 0 complaints
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