Chevrolet C5500 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 19 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Chevrolet C5500, across 7 model years (2003–2009). The 2006 model year has the most complaints (8). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
Chevrolet C5500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No C5500 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2006 C5500: 8 complaints, 1 recall
- 2005 C5500: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2003 C5500: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2004 C5500: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2008 C5500: 1 complaint, 4 recalls
- 2007 C5500: 2 complaints, 4 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Chevrolet C5500 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Chevrolet C5500 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 C5500 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2008 C5500 | 1 | 4 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2007 C5500 | 2 | 4 | — | Engine | |
| 2006 C5500 | 8 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2005 C5500 | 4 | 0 | — | Steering | |
| 2004 C5500 | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2003 C5500 | 3 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet C5500 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2006 (8), 2005 (4), 2003 (3). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Chevrolet C5500?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 5 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet C5500 have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.