Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | −50% | 2 | — | Few |
| 2008 | 1 | −25% | 4 | Brake | Few |
| 2007 | 2 | 1.3× | 4 | Engine | Few |
| 2006 | 8 | 2.7× | 1 | Engine | Average |
* Complaints compared with the median C5500 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Chevrolet C5500 problems
Latest Chevrolet C5500 recalls
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply, Inc. (Cummings) is recalling various model year 1994-2011 Ford and Chevrolet vans equipped with Braun NCL-2, and NVL-2 wheel chair lifts manufactured November 20, 2006, through September 10, 2010.
Remedy: Braun Corporation notified all the vehicle owners, and Cummings Mobility replaced the recalled parts with new parts, free of charge. The recall was completed as of April 10, 2014.
Equipment
Creative Bus Sales, Inc is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Chevrolet and GMC C5500, and Ford E450, and Econoline 350 vehicles equipped with Braun wheelchair lifts. Over time, or with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier of the lifts may become bent or misaligned.
Remedy: Braun is conducting this recall on behalf of Creative Bus Sales. Braun will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2012.
Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Cues, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 service vehicles built on various chassis equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos. 68rv0010ba, 68rv0012ca, and 68rv0010ea. The heater element in these assemblies May be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks.
Remedy: Cues is working with carrier to remedy the affected vehicles. Repairs will be made by carrier free of charge. Please see carrier's defect report 09e-053. The safety recall began on January 5, 2010.
Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables
Ldv is recalling 81 trucks built on Chevrolet and Ford my 2007-2009 c5500, my 2008-2009 w5500, and my 2008 f-650 chassis specifically for snap-on tools for use as a mobile supply company. There May be a cable installed on the battery isolator with the body of the cable lug facing the isolator.
Remedy: Dealers will conduct a two-step remedy. The first step is to inspect the cable installation to ensure all cables are installed with the lug body facing away from the isolator with none in contact with the cooling fins.
Trailer hitches
Knapheide is recalling 108 my 2006-2008 pro series truck beds equipped with an icc bumper which included a provision for a ball hitch. There May be an insufficient weld attaching the hitch channel to the supporting structure.
Remedy: Knapheide will offer two remedies to its customers: (1) for those customers who do not use the hitch, the hitch will be removed from the truck bed and replaced with an icc bumper; or (2) for those customers who need a…
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Chevrolet C5500 should you avoid?
None of the Chevrolet C5500 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet C5500?
2009 has the fewest complaints compared with other C5500 years at the same age, followed by 2008. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Chevrolet C5500 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (6), suspension (3) and fuel & propulsion system (2). Engine complaints peak in the 2006 model year.
How many recalls has the Chevrolet C5500 had?
5 recalls across 2006–2009. The model year with the most is 2007. See all Chevrolet C5500 recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.