On certain motor home and truck chassis equipped with general motors 8.1L v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the...
2004-2006 · 3 model years
Workhorse P32 Problems by year
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the Workhorse P32 across 3 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 2005 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the fuel system.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
P32 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 P32 problems
Workhorse P32 recalls 1
Latest P32 complaints
I have had nothing but issues with the brakes. I have replaced the abs sensor twice. The brakes suddenly just go to the floor sometimes. Today I was driving mostly on highways then I got off and the abs light came on. Then I saw smoke so I stopped and looked and there was a fire in the brakes area on my driver side front tire. There was flames shooting up 12 inches. After distinguishing the fire and letting the wheel cool off I took the tire off to inspect it and discovered that the abs sensor caught on fire. *Tr
In motion the brakes are sticking, press down sticks have to manuall pull up the brake pedal
Pulse damper in the fuel rail is leaking gas on to the engine. I understand that this is a factory defect per internet reports. Internet reports state to contact manufacturer per phone numbers provided but non work.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 georgie boy landau rv equipped with a workhorse p32. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brakes seized. The contact also stated that the brakes became extremely hot and a strange odor could be smelled in the cabin. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000. The current mileage was approximately 60,000.
Questions about the Workhorse P32
Which Workhorse P32 years have the most problems?
Which Workhorse P32 years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2006 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other P32 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Workhorse P32 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (3), fuel system (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Workhorse P32 have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Workhorse P32 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