2005 GMC C5500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C5500 years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 GMC C5500. That is the most of any C5500 model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 165,000 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 2005 GMC 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 | 2 | 67% | 165,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 GMC C5500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 GMC 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.
Gm had a recall in 2007 for medium size truck for steering box problem for steering wheel being out of center and noise or hard spots in steering. The recall no. Is 07220. I bought this truck appx 2 yrs ago not knowing about the recall until a friend suggested doing some research. Vin numbers…
I purchased three c-5500 trucks. As of now i have two trucks with failed engines due to previous injector failure. I am currently out of warranty but not before i noticed the engine was making more noise than normal. I was told that it had to be broken before it could be repaired under warranty…
I own 3 chevorlet c-5500 trucks. Two out of the three have had injector failure. After the injector failure the trucks engine seem to be noisier. I have complained about the noise and was told it has to be broken before repairscan be performed under warranty. Now i am out of warranty and have two…
Other GMC C5500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 C5500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 C5500 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 C5500 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 C5500 | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 C5500 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 GMC C5500?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, steering problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 GMC C5500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 GMC 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.