2008 CHEVROLET C5500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
5
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 CHEVROLET C5500
The 2008 CHEVROLET C5500 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 CHEVROLET C5500
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2008 CHEVROLET C5500, potentially affecting up to 893 vehicles.
Recall 14V197000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 66 vehicles affected
Defect: Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply, Inc. (Cummings) is recalling various model year 1994-2011 Ford and Chevrolet vans equipped with Braun NCL-2, and NVL-2 wheel chair lifts manufactured November 20, 2006, through September 10, 2010. Over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier of the lifts in these vans 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 Corporation notified all the vehicle owners, and Cummings Mobility replaced the recalled parts with new parts, free of charge. The recall was completed as of April 10, 2014. Owners may contact Cummings customer service at 1-800-639-5438.
View full details →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 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2008 CHEVROLET C5500
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 CHEVROLET C5500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
AFTER SITTING OVER NIGHT OR EXTENDED PERIODS THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER BRAKES..... AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT I STARTED THE CAR AND STARTED BACKING UP AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR........ USED EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. THIS HAPPENS SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK..........IF YOU SIT FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND LET VACUUM BUILD IT DOESN'T HAPPEN. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE YET! TAKING IN NEXT WEEK.......GM KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM BUT NO FIX IS APPARENT AT THIS TIME..........I KNOW OF 1 BUY BACK AND MANY ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2008 CHEVROLET C5500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 CHEVROLET C5500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 CHEVROLET C5500
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 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 — 3 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET C5500 (current)
- 2009 CHEVROLET C5500 — 0 complaints
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