2008 Van-Con Chevy Problems
- Complaints
- 24filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 89,910miles, 14 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Van-Con Chevy (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2008 Van-Con Chevy. The part named most often is air bags, with 15 complaints (63% of the total), followed by engine cooling (3) and other or unknown (3). 14 of the complaints include a mileage, and 21% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 89,910 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 4 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags15 63%
- Engine cooling3 13%
- Other or unknown3 13%
- Seat belts3 13%
- Fuel system2 8.3%
- Brakes1 4.2%
- Electrical system1 4.2%
Also reported: Body and structure (1), Suspension (1).
Example complaints
Air bags: “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 milesEngine cooling: “I have taken the vehicle to the shop. They suggest replacing EGR valve and cleaning the throttle body. $210 total and they are still telling me that it might fix the problem. I have seen hundreds of post but no resolution to the traction control light and ABS light coming on.”
NHTSA complaint #10703763, filed 2015-04, 81,000 milesOther or unknown: “Driver side air bag light has been on for the last 6 years. Front dash board plastic got cracked in two places in front of passenger side. Many pickups that I have seen have the same problem but no recall has come out, this is clearly an material design flaw.”
NHTSA complaint #10892569, filed 2016-08, 9,000 milesSeat belts: “Air bags partially went of while driving 10 MPH in a coffee drive through without crashing. Explosive wind and small object hit my chest knocking wind out and whiplash. I might be pregnant with stomach and neck pain.”
NHTSA complaint #11071562, filed 2018-02, 125,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
21% of the 14 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 60,000 and 120,081 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 10V113000Mar 23, 2010Equipment adaptive/mobilityCovers: Van-Con Chevy 2008–2009, Ford Ford 2008–2009
Van-con has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2008-2009 handicap school buses built on ford and chevy chassis, fitted with ricon public use lifts. The restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the…
Recall details for the 2008 Van-Con Chevy → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2008 Van-Con Chevy.
Other model years of the Van-Con Chevy
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 14 | 91,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 24 | 89,910 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Van-Con Chevy have?
NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2008 Van-Con Chevy as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2008 Van-Con Chevy is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 15 complaints (63% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 3.
Has the 2008 Van-Con Chevy been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Van-Con Chevy reported?
Among the 14 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 89,910 miles and the middle half falls between 60,000 and 120,081 miles; 21% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.