NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2003–2009

GMC C5500 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 8 owner complaints for the GMC C5500, covering model years 2003 to 2009. The 2005 model year drew the most complaints (3), and Engine and Engine Cooling is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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4 recall campaigns on file
8 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
6 model years with data (2003–2009)

most complaints: 2005 (3 for that model year)
top component: Engine and Engine Cooling (3 complaints)
latest recall 14V186000 (reported Apr 8, 2014)

0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

GMC C5500 complaints by model year

5 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2005 model year has the most complaints: 3 of 8, or 37.5%. Next come 2003 (2) and 2006 (1). The fewest are for 2008, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

GMC C5500 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

GMC C5500 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury	Reporting a death
2003	2	0	0	0	0
2005	3	0	0	0	0
2006	1	0	0	0	0
2007	1	0	0	0	0
2008	1	0	0	0	0
All model years	8	0	0	0	0

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported GMC C5500 components

top 6 · NHTSA categories

Engine and Engine Cooling is the component named most often, in 3 complaints (37.5% of all 8), followed by Electrical System (1) and Power Train (1).

Components named most often in GMC C5500 complaints (top 6)

Components named most often in GMC C5500 complaints (top 6)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Engine and Engine Cooling	3	37.5%
Electrical System	1	12.5%
Power Train	1	12.5%
Steering	1	12.5%
Suspension	1	12.5%
Unknown or Other	1	12.5%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

GMC C5500 recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name C5500, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 2006 to 2009. The 2006 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).

4 recall campaigns

GMC C5500 recall campaigns covering each model year
2006: 2 campaigns	2007: 1 campaign	2008: 1 campaign	2009: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 14V186000
Reported Apr 8, 2014
Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V Battery
Model years 2008–2009
DUECO Inc. (DUECO), a manufacturer of utility vehicles, is recalling certain Dueco-modified model year 2009-2011 International 4300, 2010 International 4400, 2009 and 2011 International 7400, 2010 Freightliner M2, 2008-2009 GMC C5500, and 2011 Ford F-750 vehicles, equipped with Sure Power DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Consequence:
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
DUECO will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the converters, free of charge. The recall began on May 29, 2014. Owners may contact Dueco at 1-800-558-4004.
Filed by General Motors, LLC
NHTSA campaign 12V584000
Reported Dec 12, 2012
Equipment
Model year 2006
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 at 1-800-488-0359.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 09V456000
Reported Nov 19, 2009
Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner
Model year 2007
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 cues at 1-407-849-0190.
Filed by General Motors, LLC
NHTSA campaign 08V344000
Reported Jul 28, 2008
Trailer Hitches
Model year 2006
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 a hitch, a receiver hitch assembly will be added to the existing hitch assembly and all suspect weld joints will be re welded. The recall began on August 15, 2008. Owners may contact knapheide at 1-877-473-5763.
Filed by Knapheide Manufacturing Company

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

GMC C5500 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the GMC C5500 have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the GMC C5500, covering model years 2003 to 2009. The most recent, 14V186000, was reported on April 8, 2014 and is filed under “Electrical system”. The 2006 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).

Which GMC C5500 model year has the most complaints?

The 2005 model year, with 3 of the 8 complaints in NHTSA’s file (37.5%). The next are 2003 (2) and 2006 (1). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common GMC C5500 complaint?

Engine and Engine Cooling is the component named most often: 3 complaints, or 37.5% of all 8. Electrical System (1) and Power Train (1) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my GMC C5500?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a GMC dealer.

How many GMC C5500 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 8 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The GMC models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the GMC VIN decoder with every GMC model page, WMI code and VIN note.

GMC Sierra 1500 1995–2026 · 60 recalls · 8,852 complaints
GMC Acadia 2007–2026 · 38 recalls · 5,557 complaints
GMC Yukon 1995–2026 · 74 recalls · 4,874 complaints
GMC Sierra 1995–2017 · 52 recalls · 3,585 complaints
GMC Terrain 2010–2026 · 22 recalls · 3,110 complaints
GMC Envoy 1995–2009 · 27 recalls · 2,459 complaints
GMC Yukon XL 1999–2026 · 54 recalls · 2,403 complaints
GMC Jimmy 1995–2004 · 18 recalls · 1,869 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.