2003 Chevrolet C5500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C5500 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Chevrolet C5500. That ranks 3rd out of 7 C5500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 43,170 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Chevrolet C5500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | 43,170 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | 30,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Chevrolet C5500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Chevrolet C5500.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Under normal driving conditions, without prior warnings, fan flew apart causing damage to fan housing and radiator. Radiator, blade, shroud, clutch and coolant had to be replaced. *tr
Persistent and recurring frame cracks at low mileage that exceed the north american out of service criteria. Mfg refuses to make repairs. *jb
Vehicle lost braking power while driving 60 mph. Vehicle was towed to a dealer, who found that the metallic hose was erupted by a power steering clamp rubbing against it. Manufacturer was not notified.*ak
Other Chevrolet C5500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 C5500 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 C5500 | 1 | 4 |
| 2007 C5500 | 2 | 4 |
| 2006 C5500 | 8 | 1 |
| 2005 C5500 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 C5500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chevrolet C5500?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, structure problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Chevrolet C5500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Chevrolet C5500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C5500 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.