Van-Con Chevy Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Van-Con Chevy (2008–2009) that have at least 5 complaints. 2008 has the most, with 24. Across all years, the part named most often is air bags (20 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Chevy model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 14 | 91,000 | 1 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 24 | 89,910 | 1 | 0 | — | Stable |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Air bags20 43%
- Electrical system6 13%
- Steering4 8.7%
- Electronic stability control4 8.7%
- Vehicle speed control3 6.5%
- Seat belts3 6.5%
- Other or unknown3 6.5%
- Engine cooling3 6.5%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2008: “Takata recall it has not yet done anything but I am just now finding out to my knowledge my vehicle has a takata airbag and the reviews have not been positive I am terrified to drive my vehicle anywhere with my 8 month old also being pregnant with the second one anywhere because of this recall. I need this fixed and or taken care of asap.”
NHTSA complaint #11204721, filed 2019-04, 167,400 miles2009: “When I first brought the car from curtis auto sale I mention the light been on and they told me that GM had slot of parts on recall. When the car was returned to me the light was off. And since then it would flash off and on briefly but never gave me any problems until now. I was on the highway and lost all power steering please recall this part.”
NHTSA complaint #10947046, filed 2017-01, 153,768 milesAbout this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology