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Chevrolet C8500 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints for the Chevrolet C8500, covering model years 2006 to 2008. The 2006 and 2008 model years drew the most complaints (1 each), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 2 recall campaigns on file
  • 2 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 3 model years with data (2006–2008)
  • most complaints: 2006, 2008 (1 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (1 complaint)
  • latest recall 07V190000 (reported May 2, 2007)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Chevrolet C8500 complaints by model year

2 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2006 and 2008 model years share the highest count, 1 complaints each.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Chevrolet C8500 owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2006–2008Column chart of 2 complaints across 3 model years. The highest are 2006, 2008 with 1 each. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2006: 1 complaint120062007: 0 complaints20072008: 1 complaint12008
Chevrolet C8500 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Chevrolet C8500 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
200610000
200810000
All model years20000

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Chevrolet C8500 components

top 3 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 1 complaint (50.0% of all 2), followed by Engine (1) and Engine and Engine Cooling (1).

Components named most often in Chevrolet C8500 complaints (top 3)
Components named most often in Chevrolet C8500 complaints (top 3)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System150.0%
Engine150.0%
Engine and Engine Cooling150.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Chevrolet C8500 recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name C8500, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 2006 to 2007. The 2006 and 2007 model years appear in the most campaigns (1 each).

  • 2 recall campaigns
Chevrolet C8500 recall campaigns covering each model year
2006: 1 campaign2007: 1 campaign

  1. NHTSA campaign 07V190000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Air › Supply › Compressor

    Model year 2007

    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.

    Consequence:
    If this condition were to occur while the vehicle was stationary (brakes applied) the air brakes would remain applied and prevent the vehicle from moving. If this condition were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, the dual system air pressure gauges would register the drop in pressure. If the pressure continued to drop, the low air pressure warning buzzer and warning lamp would activate as designed, warning the driver to move the vehicle to a safety location. If the driver ignores these warnings and continues to drive the vehicle, and if there was a continued loss of pressure, the rear spring parking brakes would automatically apply, preventing the truck from being driven.
    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 06V254000

    Reported

    Parking Brake › Conventional › Air

    Model year 2006

    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.

    Consequence:
    The delayed parking brake application can occur without warning, leading to unintended vehicle rollaway increasing the risk of a crash.
    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.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Chevrolet C8500 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet C8500 have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Chevrolet C8500, covering model years 2006 to 2008. The most recent, 07V190000, was reported on May 2, 2007 and is filed under “Service brakes, air”. The 2006 and 2007 model years are covered by the most campaigns (1 each).

Which Chevrolet C8500 model year has the most complaints?

The 2006 and 2008 model years tie, with 1 complaints each out of 2. Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Chevrolet C8500 complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 1 complaint, or 50.0% of all 2. Engine (1) and Engine and Engine Cooling (1) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Chevrolet C8500?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Chevrolet dealer.

How many Chevrolet C8500 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 2 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.