NHTSA recalls & complaints · 1999–2008

Chevrolet T-Series recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 7 owner complaints for the Chevrolet T-Series, covering model years 1999 to 2008. The 1999 and 2007 model years drew the most complaints (2 each), and Power Train is the component owners name most often.

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

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5 recall campaigns on file
7 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
6 model years with data (1999–2008)

most complaints: 1999, 2007 (2 for that model year)
top component: Power Train (2 complaints)
latest recall 09V309000 (reported Jul 29, 2009)

1 complaint reporting a crash (14.3%)
0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Chevrolet T-Series complaints by model year

5 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1999 and 2007 model years share the highest count, 2 complaints each. Next come 2002 (1) and 2006 (1). The fewest are for 2008, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Chevrolet T-Series complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Chevrolet T-Series complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash
1999	2	1
2002	1	0
2006	1	0
2007	2	0
2008	1	0
All model years	7	1

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

Most-reported Chevrolet T-Series components

top 6 · NHTSA categories

Power Train is the component named most often, in 2 complaints (28.6% of all 7), followed by Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) and Structure (2).

Components named most often in Chevrolet T-Series complaints (top 6)

Components named most often in Chevrolet T-Series complaints (top 6)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Power Train	2	28.6%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2	28.6%
Structure	2	28.6%
Air Bags	1	14.3%
Fuel System, Gasoline	1	14.3%
Service Brakes	1	14.3%

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 T-Series recalls

5 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name T-Series, newest first. The 5 campaigns cover model years 1999 to 2007. The 2006 and 2007 model years appear in the most campaigns (2 each).

5 recall campaigns

Chevrolet T-Series recall campaigns covering each model year
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1990s										1999: 1 campaign
2000s	2000: 1 campaign	2001: no campaigns	2002: no campaigns	2003: no campaigns	2004: no campaigns	2005: no campaigns	2006: 2 campaigns	2007: 2 campaigns

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 09V309000
Reported Jul 29, 2009
Service Brakes, Air › Supply › Compressor
Model year 2007
GM is recalling 1,880 model year 2007 Chevrolet Kodiak and t-series, GMC Topkick and t-series, and Isuzu f-series and h-series passenger vehicles equipped with 7.8L diesel engine. The air compressor in some of these vehicles may not build enough air pressure to support the air brake system. If this condition were to occur while the vehicles was stationary (brakes applied), the air brakes would remain applied and prevent the vehicle from moving.
Consequence:
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 inspect the air compressor for its ability to build air pressure, and either modify the air compressor by elimination of the suppression valve or replace the air compressor assembly free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during August 2009. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727 or at www.gmownercenter.com.
Filed by General Motors, LLC
NHTSA campaign 07V190000
Reported May 2, 2007
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
NHTSA campaign 06V311000
Reported Aug 16, 2006
Service Brakes, Air
Model year 2006
Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "air brake systems." An internal control and check valve within the air brake application valve assembly was configured improperly, preventing air from flowing through the brake system as designed. In the event of an emergency stop, the vehicle's stopping distance would be increased.
Consequence:
If stopping distance was limited, a vehicle crash could result.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the air brake application valve assembly on c-series or reroute the air brake lines on t-series free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2006. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 and Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
Filed by General Motors, LLC
NHTSA campaign 06V254000
Reported Jul 13, 2006
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
NHTSA campaign 02V052000
Reported Feb 12, 2002
Power Train › Clutch Assembly
Model years 1999–2000
Certain medium duty tilt cab trucks equipped with manual transmissions have a condition in which the clutch master-cylinder pushrod end that attaches to the clutch pedal pin can wear prematurely. The first noticeable effect of this wear could be the clutch pedal not returning completely to the full-up position.
Consequence:
If this occurs, the fast-idle engine speed control may not function. If the clutch master-cylinder pushrod end wears sufficiently to allow the attaching end to bend open or break off, the pedal pin would detach from the clutch rod link and the clutch would engage. If clutch engagement occurred while the vehicle was stopped, with the engine running and the transmission in gear, and if the brakes were not applied, the vehicle could move forward if the transmission were in a forward gear, or rearward if the transmission were in a reverse gear.
Remedy:
Dealers will install a new clutch master-cylinder assembly and clutch pedal assembly. Owner notification began April 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.
Filed by General Motors, LLC

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
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What 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 T-Series questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet T-Series have?

NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recall campaigns for the Chevrolet T-Series, covering model years 1999 to 2008. The most recent, 09V309000, was reported on July 29, 2009 and is filed under “Service brakes, air”. The 2006 and 2007 model years are covered by the most campaigns (2 each).

Which Chevrolet T-Series model year has the most complaints?

The 1999 and 2007 model years tie, with 2 complaints each out of 7. The next are 2002 (1) and 2006 (1). 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 T-Series complaint?

Power Train is the component named most often: 2 complaints, or 28.6% of all 7. Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) and Structure (2) 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 T-Series?

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 T-Series complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 7 complaints, 1 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.

8 models · most complaints first

The Chevrolet models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Chevrolet VIN decoder with every Chevrolet model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Chevrolet Malibu 1997–2025 · 53 recalls · 19,326 complaints
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1995–2026 · 54 recalls · 17,953 complaints
Chevrolet Impala 1995–2020 · 31 recalls · 10,395 complaints
Chevrolet Tahoe 1995–2026 · 80 recalls · 9,976 complaints
Chevrolet Equinox 2005–2026 · 32 recalls · 9,132 complaints
Chevrolet Silverado 1995–2017 · 46 recalls · 8,387 complaints
Chevrolet Cobalt 1996–2017 · 10 recalls · 7,681 complaints
Chevrolet Trailblazer 1999–2026 · 29 recalls · 7,141 complaints

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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.