The worst 2008 GMC W5500 problems
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Recalls 1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- Izusu is recalling 2,836 my 2008-2009 npr/nqr and nrr, gmc w3500, 4500 and 5500, chevrolet w3500, 4500 and 5500 trucks. The propeller shaft was manufactured with insufficient high frequency heat treatment. As a result, the affected portion of the propeller shaft may not maintain its durability through the expected vehicle useful life.
- Risk
- The propeller shaft could break off while the vehicle is being driving, which would result in the vehicle stalling and coasting to a stop, or loss of vehicle control which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the propeller shaft free of charge. The recall began on march 5, 2009. Owners may contact isuzu at 1‑866‑441‑9638.
Recall number 09V042000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 GMC W5500 152
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- Unknown or other
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- Unknown or other
- This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field...
- Unknown or other
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock...
- This service bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer...
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Is the 2008 GMC W5500 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2008 GMC W5500.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 GMC W5500?
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How many recalls does the 2008 GMC W5500 have?
1 recall, covering power train.
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