Chevrolet 3500 2008
Model 3500 made in 2008 by Chevrolet got 7 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, steering and wheels. Technical service bulletines regarding seat belts. There were some recalls concerningequipment, trailer hitches.
Model 2008
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V456000 | CUES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 269 | 01/05/2010 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/19/2009 | 11/30/2009 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Cues, inc. is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 service vehicles built on various chassis equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos. 68rv0010ba, 68rv0012ca, and 68rv0010ea. the heater element in these assemblies may be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This defect could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Cues is working with carrier to remedy the affected vehicles. repairs will be made by carrier free of charge. please see carrier's defect report 09e-053. the safety recall began on january 5, 2010. owners may contact carrier at 1-877-584-7059 or cues at 1-407-849-0190. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| TRAILER HITCHES | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V344000 | KNAPHEIDE MANUFACTURING COMPANY | from 10/23/2006 to 07/15/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 108 | 08/15/2008 | MFR | KNAPHEIDE MANUFACTURING COMPANY | 07/28/2008 | 07/29/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Knapheide is recalling 108 my 2006-2008 pro series truck beds equipped with an icc bumper which included a provision for a ball hitch. there may be an insufficient weld attaching the hitch channel to the supporting structure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in bending of the hitch channel or the hitch could be pulled off the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Knapheide will offer two remedies to its customers: (1) for those customers who do not use the hitch, the hitch will be removed from the truck bed and replaced with an icc bumper; or (2) for those customers who need a hitch, a receiver hitch assembly will be added to the existing hitch assembly and all suspect weld joints will be re welded. the recall began on august 15, 2008. owners may contact knapheide at 1-877-473-5763. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 08/09/2009 | 19648 | 1 | |
| Purchased new 2008 chevrolet silverado 3500. vehicle was involved in head on collision resulting in the vehicle being totaled by insurance company. the air bag did not deploy and onstar which is standard in the vehicle did not respond. we filed a formal complaint with general motors regarding the air bag and onstar failure. general motors product allegation department ordered an event data recording of the crash with the documented cdr file information event recovered stating none therefore inconclusive.. our safety concern was ignored with the investigation by general motors being 'closed via letter dated august 26, 2009. no satisfactory reason was given as to why the airbag failed during a crash that resulted in a total loss vehicle. we own a trucking company with several of the exact same type of vehicles owned and several personal general motors vehicles and will pursue the safety issue of the airbag and onstar failure to the fullest extent. *tr | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 04/01/2008 | 25000 | ||
| Defective spindle rods caused premature and excessive tire wear. all four tires are worn bald on the outer edge of each tire. i have always rotated the tires faithfully every 6,000 miles. purchased the 2008 chev. impala new. i understand that gm has replaced the defective spindle rods on law enforcement vehs; but gm refuses to fix the problem on public vehs. under warranty. i am asking the nhtsa for help. thank you. | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 04/01/2008 | 25000 | ||
| Defective spindle rods caused premature and excessive tire wear. all four tires are worn bald on the outer edge of each tire. i have always rotated the tires faithfully every 6,000 miles. purchased the 2008 chev. impala new. i understand that gm has replaced the defective spindle rods on law enforcement vehs; but gm refuses to fix the problem on public vehs. under warranty. i am asking the nhtsa for help. thank you. | |||