Most common 2008 Chevrolet C5500 problems
Share of the 1 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 →
2008 Chevrolet C5500 recalls (4)
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2008 Chevrolet C5500 a good car?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2008 C5500 rates few complaints: 25% fewer complaints than a typical year of the C5500 at the same age. It is one of the best C5500 years by this measure. 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 2008 Chevrolet C5500?
The brakes — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2008 Chevrolet C5500 have?
There are 4 recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet C5500, the most recent from April 16, 2014 (equipment adaptive/mobility). 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 2008 Chevrolet C5500 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 4,000 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.