2009 CHEVROLET W5500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 CHEVROLET W5500
The 2009 CHEVROLET W5500 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES, POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA for this model year.
Recalls for the 2009 CHEVROLET W5500
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2009 CHEVROLET W5500, potentially affecting up to 2,917 vehicles.
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 09V042000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 2,836 vehicles affected
Defect: IZUSU IS RECALLING 2,836 MY 2008-2009 NPR/NQR AND NRR, GMC W3500, 4500 AND 5500, CHEVROLET W3500, 4500 AND 5500 TRUCKS. THE PROPELLER SHAFT WAS MANUFACTURED WITH INSUFFICIENT HIGH FREQUENCY HEAT TREATMENT. AS A RESULT, THE AFFECTED PORTION OF THE PROPELLER SHAFT MAY NOT MAINTAIN ITS DURABILITY THROUGH THE EXPECTED VEHICLE USEFUL LIFE.
Consequence: THE PROPELLER SHAFT COULD BREAK OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVING, WHICH WOULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE STALLING AND COASTING TO A STOP, OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PROPELLER SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-866-441-9638.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 CHEVROLET W5500
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 CHEVROLET W5500.
Safety Rating for the 2009 CHEVROLET W5500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 CHEVROLET W5500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 CHEVROLET W5500
ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 CHEVROLET W5500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
16NA241 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO CHECK THE CYLINDERS FOR DAMAGED PISTONS AND DETERMINE IF THE USE OF AFTERMARKET CALIBRATIONS OR PERFORMANCE PARTS MAY BE THE CAUSE.
CB-09-B-001 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CHEVROLET GMC ISUZU SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VEHICLES MAY HAVE A LOOSE OR UNSECURED CAB STAY JOINT PIN. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 CHEVROLET W5500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET W5500
- 2004 CHEVROLET W5500 — 0 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET W5500 — 0 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET W5500 — 0 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET W5500 — 0 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET W5500 — 0 complaints
- 2009 CHEVROLET W5500 (current)
- 2010 CHEVROLET W5500 — 0 complaints
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