2006 Chevrolet C5500 recalls and problems

The 2006 Chevrolet C5500 has 1 recall and 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2006 compares

Highest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 6 C5500 model years — the most of any year.

1recalls

8complaints

0crashes

1fires

0injuries

33,700median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Equipment

Dec 12, 2012 · NHTSA campaign 12V584000 · 227 vehicles

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.

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.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2006 vs. other Chevrolet C5500 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2006. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2006 Chevrolet C5500 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2006 Chevrolet C5500, the latest from Dec 12, 2012 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

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

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (4), suspension (3), electrical system (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.