2008 GMC W5500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 GMC W5500
The 2008 GMC W5500 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA for this model year.
Recalls for the 2008 GMC W5500
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 GMC W5500, potentially affecting up to 2,836 vehicles.
Recall 09V042000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 2,836 vehicles affected
Defect: IZUSU IS RECALLING 2,836 MY 2008-2009 NPR/NQR AND NRR, GMC W3500, 4500 AND 5500, CHEVROLET W3500, 4500 AND 5500 TRUCKS. THE PROPELLER SHAFT WAS MANUFACTURED WITH INSUFFICIENT HIGH FREQUENCY HEAT TREATMENT. AS A RESULT, THE AFFECTED PORTION OF THE PROPELLER SHAFT MAY NOT MAINTAIN ITS DURABILITY THROUGH THE EXPECTED VEHICLE USEFUL LIFE.
Consequence: THE PROPELLER SHAFT COULD BREAK OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVING, WHICH WOULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE STALLING AND COASTING TO A STOP, OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PROPELLER SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-866-441-9638.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 GMC W5500
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 GMC W5500.
Safety Rating for the 2008 GMC W5500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 GMC W5500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 GMC W5500
ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 GMC W5500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
01-00-89-010R — EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.
SB-12-K-002 — EQUIPMENT
ISUZU: DUE TO INSECT NESTING AND/OR DEBRIS LEFT BY FLOODING, FLUID IS LEAKING AT TOP OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK TUBE, AND A NEW BREATHER HOSE VENT WAS DESIGNED TO REDUCE THIS CONDITION. MODELS 2007-2012 N SERIES, 2007-2010 W SERIES. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 GMC W5500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC W5500
- 2003 GMC W5500 — 0 complaints
- 2004 GMC W5500 — 0 complaints
- 2005 GMC W5500 — 0 complaints
- 2006 GMC W5500 — 0 complaints
- 2007 GMC W5500 — 0 complaints
- 2008 GMC W5500 (current)
- 2009 GMC W5500 — 0 complaints
- 2010 GMC W5500 — 0 complaints
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