Does the 2006 Chevrolet C5500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Chevrolet C5500, the most recent reported on December 12, 2012 (Equipment). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet C5500?

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints), followed by suspension (3).

How many 2006 Chevrolet C5500 complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 8 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2006 Chevrolet C5500 recalls and problems

1 recall and 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Chevrolet C5500.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2006 Chevrolet C5500 recalls

Equipment

NHTSA campaign 12V584000 · reported December 12, 2012 · Creative Bus Sales, Inc. · 227 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine and engine cooling3
Suspension3
Electrical system1
Engine1
Exterior lighting1
Fuel system, diesel1
Service brakes1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Feb 15, 2017 · Service brakes · 111,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET C5500. WHILE DRIVING DOWN A MOUNTAIN WITH THE AIR BRAKES ENGAGED, THE BRAKE ALARM SOUNDED AND THE CHECK BRAKES WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE…

Nov 2, 2015 · Engine and engine cooling · 65,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET C5500. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE THAT CAME FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND OBSERVED THAT THERE WAS RADIATOR FLUID LEAKING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED…

May 19, 2012 · Engine · 46,043 miles
PULLING HARD UP MUDDY PASS WESTBOUND ON HWY 40 IN COLORADO IN MY KODIAK 5500 BASED 2006 JAYCO SENECA AND THE FAN EXPLODED TAKING OUT RADIATOR, SHROUD AND PUTTING A HOLE IN HOOD. DIDN'T SEE ANY DEBRIS BEFORE WHOLE THING LET LOOSE. THANKFULLY WE WERE VERY CLOSE TO TOP NEAR EAST SUMMIT OF RABBIT EARS AND THERE WAS A WIDE…

Feb 1, 2012 · Engine and engine cooling · 9,900 miles · fire reported
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET C5500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME WHEN HE NOTICED SMOKE RISING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT LIFTED THE HOOD AND A FIRE ERUPTED ON THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO…

Sep 15, 2010 · Engine and engine cooling · 23,300 miles
FAN BLADE FAILURE ON A 2006 CHEVY KODIAK BASED JAYCO SENECA 34SS MOTORHOME. THE INCIDENT TOOK PLACE SEPTEMBER 5, 2009. I WAS ON A FREEWAY AT 65 AND STARTED DOWN A LONG HILL WITH THE EXHAUST BRAKE SWITCH ON. WHEN THE EXHAUST BRAKE KICKED IN INSTEAD OF DROPPING DOWN ONE GEAR AND HOLDING THE SPEED STEADY AS I AM USED TO…

C5500 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Fires
2003	0	3	0
2004	0	1	0
2005	0	4	0
2006	1	8	1
2007	4	2	0
2008	4	1	0
2009	2	0	0

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Questions

Does the 2006 Chevrolet C5500 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Chevrolet C5500, the most recent reported on December 12, 2012 (Equipment). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet C5500?: Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints), followed by suspension (3).
How many 2006 Chevrolet C5500 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 8 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received February 15, 2017.