2005 Chevrolet C5500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C5500 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chevrolet C5500. That ranks 2nd out of 7 C5500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 56,588 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 75% | 56,588 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 50% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | 58,856 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 25% | 13,176 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 13,176 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 25% | 13,176 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Chevrolet C5500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 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.
2005 chevrolet c5500 kodiak. Consumer writes in regards to loss of steering from the brake hydro booster pump malfunction. *ld *js *dt no vin available.*jb
2005 chevy kodiak c5500 duramax diesel 6.6l - hydromax brake system power steering hydralic brake booster in fire wall breaks causing leakage and hose ruptures occurs whereas braking and steering is lost. Gm denies even though 2 recalls issued for problem ( 2005-02-08 and 2005-06-20) . The vehicle…
This 2005 chevrolet c 5500, stalled while idling. I had to have the truck towed to the dealer whereupon diagnosis the wiring harness across the top of the engine but under the aircleaner was rubbed through and shorted out. According to the technician who worked on it the clearance was so tight that…
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet c 5500. While driving 70 mph, the engine began to stall and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. Twenty miles after noticing the failure, the vehicle suddenly shut off. The dealer stated that one of the injectors failed. The contact did…
Other Chevrolet C5500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 C5500 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 C5500 | 1 | 4 |
| 2007 C5500 | 2 | 4 |
| 2006 C5500 | 8 | 1 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 C5500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 C5500 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet C5500?
Owners most often report steering, service brakes, electrical system problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet C5500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.