2006 Chevrolet C5500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C5500 years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Chevrolet C5500. That is the most of any C5500 model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 38%), typically at around 23,300 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 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 | 3 | 38% | 23,300 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 38% | 31,700 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 13% | 111,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 13% | 46,043 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 13% | 33,700 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 13% | 33,700 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 13% | 111,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Chevrolet C5500 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
Problem: 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.
Risk: A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Creative Bus at 1-888-633-8380 or Braun at 1-800-488-0359.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet c5500. While driving down a mountain with the air brakes engaged, the brake alarm sounded and the check brakes warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a short in the brake system. The vehicle was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet c5500. While driving at approximately 55 mph, there was a loud noise that came from the front of the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and observed that there was radiator fluid leaking from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer…
Pulling hard up muddy pass westbound on hwy 40 in colorado in my kodiak 5500 based 2006 jayco seneca and the fan exploded taking out radiator, shroud and putting a hole in hood. Didn't see any debris before whole thing let loose. Thankfully we were very close to top near east summit of rabbit ears…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet c5500. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked for a long period of time when he noticed smoke rising from under the hood. The contact lifted the hood and a fire erupted on the engine. The contact was able to successfully extinguish the fire. The vehicle…
Fan blade failure on a 2006 chevy kodiak based jayco seneca 34ss motorhome. The incident took place september 5, 2009. I was on a freeway at 65 and started down a long hill with the exhaust brake switch on. When the exhaust brake kicked in instead of dropping down one gear and holding the speed…
Other Chevrolet C5500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 C5500 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 C5500 | 1 | 4 |
| 2007 C5500 | 2 | 4 |
| 2006 | 8 | 1 |
| 2005 C5500 | 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 2006 Chevrolet C5500?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, suspension, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Chevrolet C5500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.