2007 Chevrolet C5500 Problems & Complaints

Few complaints1.3× as many complaints as a typical year of the C5500 at the same age

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet C5500 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling (2 complaints, typically around 35,000 miles). 4 recalls cover this model year.

2complaints
4recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2007 Chevrolet C5500 problems

  • Engine & cooling~35,000 miles
    2100%
  • Fuel & propulsion system~35,000 miles
    150%

Share of the 2 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Chevrolet C5500 complaints by model year

2006200720082009821
Owner complaints per model year, Chevrolet C5500. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best C5500 years: 2009, 2008. Compare all years →

2007 Chevrolet C5500 recalls (4)

Equipment

NHTSA recall 12V-584 · Dec 12, 2012 · 227 vehicles

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

NHTSA recall 09V-456 · Nov 19, 2009 · 269 vehicles

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

NHTSA recall 09V-091 · Mar 19, 2009 · 81 vehicles

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

NHTSA recall 08V-344 · Jul 28, 2008 · 108 vehicles

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

Is the 2007 Chevrolet C5500 a good car?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 C5500 rates few complaints: 1.3× 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 2007 Chevrolet C5500?

The engine & cooling — 2 complaints, 100% of all complaints for this model year, most often about exhaust system. Next is the fuel & propulsion system (1).

How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet C5500 have?

There are 4 recalls for the 2007 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 2007 Chevrolet C5500 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 35,000 miles; 100% 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.