This factory service and repair manual for the 2009 Chevrolet T8500 comes down to one build, F8B042, of the straight truck with its low tilt cab, powered by the turbocharged 7.8L diesel inline-six of 475 cubic inches. A single build and a single engine make for coverage without qualification: what the engine chapters specify is what the truck was assembled to, and the driveline, chassis, cab and electrical chapters describe that same vehicle with the torque values and diagrams the work requires.
Engines covered
- 7.8L inline-six (475 cu in) — turbocharged, diesel
Body styles covered
- Straight truck, low tilt
Trims covered
- F8B042
Known issues on the 2009 T8500. The record kept by federal regulators is blank for this model year, showing no recalls and no owner complaints. Trucks like this one are usually still working, and the manual is written for the shop that keeps them working. It supplies the diagnostic sequence for a diesel that starts hard, smokes or loses power, the tolerances that govern whether a component is serviceable, the cooling and lubrication requirements under load, the torque value for each fastener at installation, and complete wiring diagrams for the cab and chassis circuits.
New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble
This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
Showing the 8 most recent of 152 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
