Most common 2006 Chevrolet C5500 problems
Share of the 8 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet C5500 complaints by model year
Best C5500 years: 2009, 2008. Compare all years →
2006 Chevrolet C5500 recalls (1)
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.
What 2006 Chevrolet C5500 owners say
Engine & cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet C5500. While driving at approximately 55 MPH, there was a loud noise that came from the front of the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and observed that there was radiator fluid leaking from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fan blade punctured the radiator and the radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet C5500. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked for a long period of time when he noticed smoke rising from under the hood. The contact lifted the hood and a fire erupted on the engine. The contact was able to successfully extinguish the fire. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,900.
Suspension
Tl*- the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet c 5500 with a current odometer reading of 33700 miles. The contact stated that the vehicle had front end problems. When driving at speeds 50 MPH of higher the vehicle vibrated and bounced. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer 4 times , and the dealer took the vehicle to a commercial tire company, but that did not resolve the cause of the problem. The consumer stated the tires were rotated, installed caster shin left and right, replaced drag link, drag linked faulty, customer replaced left front tire. Consumer stated vehicle all over the road cant keep steady. The vehicle had a knock with the #8 and #4 cylinder. The dealer replaced the fuel injected. Customer states fuel pump had leak and the engine shut down. Dealer replaced the injector pump, pump gear and pump bracket. …
Tl* - the contact was unaware of any defects nor did he notice that the vehicle did not have any shocks until all four rear tires started to wear. The contact stated the tires should not have shown signs of wear the way they did at 31,000 miles. He took the vehicle to the dealer, and was told that the vehicle did not have any rear shocks, and that they did not know if the truck should have the shocks.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2006 Chevrolet C5500 a good car?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 C5500 rates average: 2.7× as many complaints as a typical year of the C5500 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Chevrolet C5500?
The engine & cooling — 4 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year, most often about engine › diesel. Next are the suspension (3) and fuel & propulsion system (1).
How many recalls does the 2006 Chevrolet C5500 have?
There is 1 recall for the 2006 Chevrolet C5500, the most recent from December 12, 2012 (equipment). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet C5500?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2009 and 2008. See the full Chevrolet C5500 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2006 Chevrolet C5500 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 34,000 miles; 75% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.