2007 CHEVROLET C5500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 CHEVROLET C5500
The 2007 CHEVROLET C5500 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System (1 complaint), and Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 CHEVROLET C5500
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2007 CHEVROLET C5500, potentially affecting up to 1,302 vehicles.
Recall 12V584000 — EQUIPMENT
| 227 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 09V456000 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
| 269 vehicles affected
Defect: CUES, INC. IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 SERVICE VEHICLES BUILT ON VARIOUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER AIRV CEILING UNITS, MODEL NOS. 68RV0010BA, 68RV0012CA, AND 68RV0010EA. THE HEATER ELEMENT IN THESE ASSEMBLIES MAY BE DEFECTIVE WHICH COULD CAUSE THE UNIT TO CREATE SMOKE OR SPARKS.
Consequence: THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: CUES IS WORKING WITH CARRIER TO REMEDY THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. REPAIRS WILL BE MADE BY CARRIER FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE CARRIER'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-053. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIER AT 1-877-584-7059 OR...
View full details →Recall 09V091000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 81 vehicles affected
Defect: LDV IS RECALLING 81 TRUCKS BUILT ON CHEVROLET AND FORD MY 2007-2009 C5500, MY 2008-2009 W5500, AND MY 2008 F-650 CHASSIS SPECIFICALLY FOR SNAP-ON TOOLS FOR USE AS A MOBILE SUPPLY COMPANY. THERE MAY BE A CABLE INSTALLED ON THE BATTERY ISOLATOR WITH THE BODY OF THE CABLE LUG FACING THE ISOLATOR. WITH ALL CABLES TIGHTENED DOWN ON THE STUD,...
Consequence: THIS CONTACT POSES A RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH COULD RESULT IN CABLES OVERHEATING AND A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CONDUCT A TWO-STEP REMEDY. THE FIRST STEP IS TO INSPECT THE CABLE INSTALLATION TO ENSURE ALL CABLES ARE INSTALLED WITH THE LUG BODY FACING AWAY FROM THE ISOLATOR WITH NONE IN CONTACT WITH THE COOLING FINS. THE SECOND...
View full details →Recall 08V344000 — TRAILER HITCHES
| 108 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN BENDING OF THE HITCH CHANNEL OR THE HITCH COULD BE PULLED OFF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 08E004000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 250 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN INTERMOTIVE WHEELCHAIR LIFT INTERLOCK, P/NO. ILIS605-H3 ILIS ACTIVATION KIT (INTERLOCK OPTION FOR GATEWAY 401) SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET FOR 2005 - 2008 CHEVY 560 (C4500 AND C5500 KODIAK) 6.6L DIESEL VEHICLES WHICH A PROTECTION DIODE WAS USED. THE DIODE CAN BE EXPOSED TO VOLTAGE SPIKES GREATER THAN WHAT IT CAN WITHSTAND. THE DIODE COULD FAIL, WHICH COULD PREVENT...
Consequence: SHOULD THE DIODE FAIL, IT WILL BE POSSIBLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE WITH THE WHEELCHAIR DEPLOYED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO ANYONE USING THE LIFT.
Remedy: INTERMOTIVE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 20, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT INTERMOTIVE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-969-6080. THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET INTERMOTIVE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY...
View full details →Recall 07E086000 — SUSPENSION
| 367 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN LINK ULTRARIDE REAR AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, MODEL 8M000070, SOLD FOR INSTALLATION AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT ON GM CHASSIS MODELS 4500 AND 5500, AMBULANCES AND SHUTTLE BUSES. THE AXLE SIDE LATERAL CONTROL BRACKET OF THE SUSPENSION HAS CRACKED IN SOME CASES.
Consequence: IF THE LATERAL CONTROL ROD BRACKET FRACTURES, THE HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE WILL BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED, INCLUDING POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: LINK WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE REPAIR KITS FREE OF CHARGE AND WILL REIMBURSE FOR LABOR AND INSPECTION COSTS. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 7, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT LINK TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-222-6283.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 CHEVROLET C5500
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 CHEVROLET C5500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I BROUGHT A 2007 CHEVY C5500 WITH DURAMAX DIESEL BECAUSE IT WAS CAME WITH GREAT REVIEWS ONLY TO LEARN THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM IS KNOW TO BEST THE WORST AND THE MOST COMMON IS THE INJECTORS AND INJECTOR PUMP. THIS IS IN THE DURAMAX AND CAT MOTORS. THIS MOTOR HAS EFFECTIVE THE US CITIZENS FOR TO LONG. *TR
I BROUGHT A 2007 CHEVY C5500 WITH DURAMAX DIESEL BECAUSE IT WAS CAME WITH GREAT REVIEWS ONLY TO LEARN THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM IS KNOW TO BEST THE WORST AND THE MOST COMMON IS THE INJECTORS AND INJECTOR PUMP. THIS IS IN THE DURAMAX AND CAT MOTORS. THIS MOTOR HAS EFFECTIVE THE US CITIZENS FOR TO LONG. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET C5500. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN INDIANA. THE CONTACT SENT THE VEHICLE TO THE LIME LITE COACH DEALER IN CALIFORNIA FOR MODIFICATION. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED WITHOUT THE REGION SYSTEM EXTENSION PIPE (CATALYTIC CONVERTER); THEREFORE, IT FAILED INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS A 2008, BUT THE CARFAX REPORT INDICATED THE VIN WAS A 2007. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 18,000.
Safety Rating for the 2007 CHEVROLET C5500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 CHEVROLET C5500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 CHEVROLET C5500
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 CHEVROLET C5500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET C5500
- 2003 CHEVROLET C5500 — 3 complaints
- 2004 CHEVROLET C5500 — 1 complaint
- 2005 CHEVROLET C5500 — 10 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET C5500 — 11 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET C5500 (current)
- 2008 CHEVROLET C5500 — 1 complaint
- 2009 CHEVROLET C5500 — 0 complaints
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