Chevrolet C8500 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints across 3 model years of the Chevrolet C8500 (2006–2008). The most-complained-about year is 2006.
Pick your Chevrolet C8500 model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Chevrolet C8500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Chevrolet C8500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Chevrolet C8500 | 1 | 1 |
What Chevrolet C8500 owners complain about
Across all model years, owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The 2006 model year has the most, with 1.
All Chevrolet C8500 recalls (2)
Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Chevrolet C8500, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.
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Compressor (service brakes)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the air compressor head. The recall began on may 23, 2007. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
Model years: 2007
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Air (parking brake)
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 the spring brakes to park the vehicle after operator pulls the dash valve button.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the valves and replace it free of charge. The recall began on july 31, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
Model years: 2006
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.