2008 Van-Con Chevy Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Chevy years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Van-Con Chevy. That is the most of any Chevy model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (15 complaints, 63%), typically at around 64,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 4 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 24owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Van-Con Chevy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 15 | 63% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 13% | 71,136 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 13% | 121,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 13% | 109,451 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 8% | 109,061 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 8% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 4% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 4% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 4% | 15,045 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Van-Con Chevy recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: Van-con has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2008-2009 handicap school buses built on ford and chevy chassis, fitted with ricon public use lifts. The restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. Ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. In this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. If the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.
Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.
Fix: Van-con is working with ricon and ricon will be handling the remedy for this campaign. Please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. Ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. The safety recall began on april 5, 2010. Owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by email at [email protected].
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.
Hear popping sound when a/c is turned or when car is turned off.
Takata recall it has not yet done anything but i am just now finding out to my knowledge my vehicle has a takata airbag and the reviews have not been positive i am terrified to drive my vehicle anywhere with my 8 month old also being pregnant with the second one anywhere because of this recall. I…
I still have a 2008 chevy silverado and its been over a year and the recall hasn't been fixed. Why isn't no one doing anything to fix the problem. How i am suppose to fee confident driving my truck especially with the 9 year son in it. I have been a lifelong gm customer, and will hate to be forced…
I was driving straight at around 40mph on a four lane road when i heard a loud bang similar to a gun shot. Smoke filled the cabin and the seat belt locked locked up causing a cut to my neck. The passengers seat belt also locked up. Fortunately, my wife was sitting in the middle and our two and four…
Air bags partially went of while driving 10 mph in a coffee drive through without crashing. Explosive wind and small object hit my chest knocking wind out and whiplash. I might be pregnant with stomach and neck pain.
Other Van-Con Chevy years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Chevy | 14 | 1 |
| 2008 | 24 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Van-Con Chevy?
Owners most often report air bags, engine and engine cooling, seat belts problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Van-Con Chevy?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Van-Con Chevy a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Chevy model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.