On certain medium duty conventional and tilt cab trucks equipped with 7.8L diesel engines and air brakes, the air compressor may not build enough air pressure to support the air brake system.
2006-2008 · 3 model years
Chevrolet C8500 Problems by year
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Chevrolet C8500 across 3 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 2006 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1), while 2008 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the electrical system.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
C8500 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common C8500 problems
Chevrolet C8500 recalls 2
Certain medium duty trucks equipped sr-7 bendix brake valves, the check valve inside the valve cavity may not properly set, causing internal air leakage. If the check valve does not properly seat, the resulting leakage can cause a delay in the application of...
Latest C8500 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.
Check engine light on, oil pressure light on, reduce engine power light on, service vehicle soon light on, all interior and exterior lights were running, car would not hold a charge. Car towed into shop where they changed the battery. *Nm
Questions about the Chevrolet C8500
Which Chevrolet C8500 years have the most problems?
Which Chevrolet C8500 years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2008 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other C8500 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Chevrolet C8500 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (2), electrical system (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet C8500 have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Chevrolet C8500 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data