2006 GMC C5500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C5500 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 GMC C5500. That ranks 3rd out of 6 C5500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 23,500 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 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 | 1 | 100% | 23,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2006 GMC C5500 recalls (2)
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.
Trailer hitches
Problem: Knapheide is recalling 108 my 2006-2008 pro series truck beds equipped with an icc bumper which included a provision for a ball hitch. There may be an insufficient weld attaching the hitch channel to the supporting structure.
Risk: This could result in bending of the hitch channel or the hitch could be pulled off the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Knapheide will offer two remedies to its customers: (1) for those customers who do not use the hitch, the hitch will be removed from the truck bed and replaced with an icc bumper; or (2) for those customers who need a hitch, a receiver hitch assembly will be added to the existing hitch assembly and all suspect weld joints will be re welded. The recall began on august 15, 2008. Owners may contact knapheide at 1-877-473-5763.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine Cooling Fan Fracture (PE10049) — opened Dec 7, 2010, closed Feb 17, 2012.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I had driven the truck for about 2 hours that morning. I was at a stop light for one cycle. When the light turned green i pressed the accelerator i heard and felt a bang and crunch. No warning lights came on but i started to smell coolant. I stopped to find the cooling fan torn apart, fan shroud…
Other GMC C5500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 C5500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 C5500 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 C5500 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 C5500 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 C5500 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 GMC C5500?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 GMC C5500?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.