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2008 Chevrolet W-Series Commercial

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2008 W-Series Commercial.

The 2008 Chevrolet W-Series Commercial is part of a model lineage with a recorded complaint history spanning from 2001 to 2010. This era saw minimal reports, with the 2004 model year recording the highest volume at four complaints and the 2001 model year recording the lowest at one. Positioned within this timeframe, the 2008 model year is situated in a period of overall low reported issues for the series.

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs.

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50-60
RPM43-45 @ Idle rpm
Injector Primary Resistance11-14 @ 50-90 degreesF ohms

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Installation, 92 ft. lbs., step 2: then remove bolt, install new bolt., step 3: 92 ft. lbs., step 4: 130 degrees.92 ft. lbs

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
453
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

13V259000Electrical SystemReported 19/06/2013

Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Isuzu N-Series; model year 2001-2010 Chevrolet and GMC W-Series; model year 2001-2004 Isuzu FRR and model year 2001-2004… Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2013…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 453 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
04-06-04-051J2024-09-26EngineThis service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors…
05-03-08-002J2024-08-22SuspensionThis service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and…
05-03-08-002J2024-08-22SuspensionThis service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and…
01-00-89-010S2024-08-08Unknown Or OtherThis service bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for…
05-06-04-022V2024-08-07Fuel/Propulsion SystemThis bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Build data
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Recalls
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2008 W-Series Commercial have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.