Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | — | 2 | Engine | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median C5500 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common GMC C5500 problems
Latest GMC C5500 recalls
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.
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 GMC C5500 should you avoid?
None of the GMC C5500 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What are the most common GMC C5500 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (1). Engine complaints peak in the 2006 model year.
How many recalls has the GMC C5500 had?
2 recalls across 2006. The model year with the most is 2006.
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.