Vehicle recall 08V313000 · July 11, 2008

Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana

These vehicles have a condition in which the transmission may be damaged due to first gear engagement at highway speeds and then does not transmit power with D4 or r selected.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: GM is recalling 2,481 my 2008 Chevrolet express and GMC savana g-cutaway fleet van equipped with a 6.0L (rpo LY6) V8 engine, 4L80E (rpo MT1) transmission, 4.10 (rpo GT5) axle and 75 MPH governor (rpo 9D7). These vehicles have a condition in which the transmission may be damaged due to first gear engagement at highway speeds and then does not transmit power with D4 or r selected. This may be preceded by engine shutdown if the vehicle exceeds 81 miles per hour in certain conditions.
Consequence: The vehicle may be stranded on or near a highway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the transmission and engine control modules free of charge. The recall began on or about July 30, 2008. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com.
Notes: GM recall no. 08218.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 08V313000
Reported to NHTSA: July 11, 2008
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer campaign: 08218
Owner notification: July 30, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected: 6,390
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Power train › Automatic transmission

Recall 08V313000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Chevrolet Express (2008): 2008
GMC Savana (2008): 2008

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