2008 Chevrolet C8500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C8500 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Chevrolet C8500. That is the most of any C8500 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 30,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Chevrolet C8500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 100% | 30,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2008 Chevrolet C8500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Chevrolet C8500.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Other Chevrolet C8500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 C8500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 C8500 | 1 | 1 |
See all Chevrolet C8500 problems by year, every Chevrolet model, or the Chevrolet VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet C8500?
Owners most often report engine problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Chevrolet C8500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Chevrolet C8500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C8500 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.