2003 CHEVROLET C5500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 CHEVROLET C5500
The 2003 CHEVROLET C5500 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System (1 complaint), Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings (1 complaint), and Structureframe And Members (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 CHEVROLET C5500
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2003 CHEVROLET C5500. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2003 CHEVROLET C5500
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 CHEVROLET C5500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
Safety Rating for the 2003 CHEVROLET C5500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 CHEVROLET C5500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 CHEVROLET C5500
General Motors, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 CHEVROLET C5500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PI-00983A — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
GM: THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ISON AND ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR TROUBLE CODES ARE STORED. *RM
03179 — PARKING BRAKE
JERR-DAN HAS BECOME AWARE THAT SOME CHEVY C4500/C5500 CHASSIS ARE EQUIPPED WITH A REAR IN-WHEEL PARK BRAKE INSTALLATION WHERE THE CABLE IS ROUTED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE LEFT FRAME RAIL. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 CHEVROLET C5500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET C5500
- 2003 CHEVROLET C5500 (current)
- 2004 CHEVROLET C5500 — 1 complaint
- 2005 CHEVROLET C5500 — 10 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET C5500 — 11 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET C5500 — 3 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET C5500 — 1 complaint
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