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2008 Chevrolet G3500 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2008 Chevrolet G3500 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2008 compare to other G3500 years?

G3500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2008 highlighted3 complaints1998: 0 complaints2004: 3 complaints2005: 2 complaints2008: 1 complaints
G3500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2008 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2008 Chevrolet G3500 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System1100%

Does the 2008 Chevrolet G3500 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

14V197000OtherApril 16, 2014 · 66 units

Defect

Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply, Inc. (Cummings) is recalling various model year 1994-2011 Ford and Chevrolet vans equipped with Braun NCL-2, and NVL-2 wheel chair lifts manufactured November 20, 2006, through September 10, 2010. Over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier of the lifts in these vans may become bent or misaligned.

Consequence

A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury.

Remedy

Braun Corporation notified all the vehicle owners, and Cummings Mobility replaced the recalled parts with new parts, free of charge. The recall was completed as of April 10, 2014. Owners may contact Cummings customer service at 1-800-639-5438.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET EXPRESS (MOTORHOME). WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE FUEL TANK WOULD NOT FILL UP WHEN PROMPTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DAVE ARBOGAST BUICK GMC IN TROY, OHIO WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK NECK WAS TOO SMALL TO GATHER THE FUEL INTO THE TANK.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · March 1, 2009

2008 Chevrolet G3500 — common questions

Is the 2008 Chevrolet G3500 reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2008 Chevrolet G3500 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2008 Chevrolet G3500. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.