2007 Chevrolet C5500 problems

General information about Chevrolet-C5500
Overview of popular issues
Analysis of common problems
Сomplaints list
Recalls list

The Chevrolet Kodiak and GMC TopKick are a range of medium-duty trucks that were produced by the Chevrolet and GMC divisions of General Motors from 1980 to 2009. Introduced as a variant of the medium-duty C/K truck line, three generations were produced. Slotted between the C/K trucks and the GMC Brigadier Class 8 conventional, the Kodiak/TopKick were developed as a basis for vocationally oriented trucks, including cargo haulers, dump trucks, and similar vehicles; on later generations, both cutaway and cowled-chassis variants were produced for bus use.

Following years of declining market share, General Motors (in line with Ford Motor Company) sought to exit heavy-truck manufacturing. After struggling to enter joint ventures or sell the rights to its product line, the company ended production of the Kodiak and TopKick in 2009. The final medium-duty truck, a GMC TopKick 5500, rolled out of Flint Truck Assembly on July 31, 2009.

For the 2019 model year, after a ten-year hiatus, General Motors re-entered the conventional medium-duty truck segment. Developed in a joint venture with Navistar International, the Chevrolet Silverado 4500/5500 is a Class 4–6 vehicle. Slightly smaller than the Kodiak/Topkick, the Silverado 4500/5500 is marketed exclusively as a Chevrolet (with no GMC counterpart).

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Common 2007 Chevrolet C5500 problems

The 2007 Chevrolet C5500 has been subject to various recalls and complaints from owners, primarily concerning equipment, electrical, suspension, and air conditioning issues.

Air Conditioning Problems: Another recall affected 269 vehicles due to air conditioning issues. The NHTSA campaign number for this recall is 09V456000, and the date of the problem is November 19, 2009. The specific details of the issue have not been provided, but it is essential to address air conditioning problems as they can affect the vehicle's overall comfort and functionality.

Equipment Problems: The 2007 C5500 has been subject to ten recalls related to equipment issues, affecting a total of 250 vehicles. The specific details of these recalls have not been provided, but they are crucial as equipment problems can affect the vehicle's safety and performance.

Electrical Problems: The 2007 C5500 has experienced three recalls related to electrical issues, affecting a total of 250 vehicles. Electrical problems can affect various vehicle systems, including lighting, power windows, and engine management, and can lead to safety concerns and inconvenience.

In addition to the recalls, owners of the 2007 C5500 have reported other issues. For example, one owner reported that their vehicle's engine would turn on and then cut off due to a problem with the sensors that monitor the coolant and radiator

. The owner suggested replacing these sensors to solve the problem. Another owner reported that their vehicle had experienced broken door panels and a warped dashboard, but no mechanical issues.

In summary, the 2007 Chevrolet C5500 has experienced various recalls and complaints related to suspension, air conditioning, equipment, and electrical issues. Owners should be aware of these problems and address them promptly to ensure the vehicle's safety and performance.

What engine is in a C5500?

6.6 V8 Duramax

Specifications for GMC Topkick C5500 Crew Cab 6.6 V8 Duramax Manual, 304hp, 2004.

What class is a C5500?

LocationNationwide MakeGMC ModelC5500 ClassCLASS 6 (GVW 19501 - 26000)

What is the GVWR of a 2006 Chevy C5500?

Stock No: 427686

VIN:	427686
Manufacturer:	Chevrolet
Model:	C5500
GVWR:	19500 lbs
Payload Capacity:	19500 lbs

What is the fuel mileage of a 2005 C5500?

Based on data from 6 vehicles, 297 fuel-ups and 83,372 miles of driving, the 2005 Chevrolet C5500 Kodiak gets a combined Avg MPG of 8.17 with a 0.20 MPG margin of error. Below you can see a distribution of the fuel-ups with 28 outliers (8.62%) removed.

What engine is in a C5500?

6.6-liter Duramax V8 diesel

On the GMT560 Kodiak/TopKick, the powertrain configuration was derived from the model specification. On C4500/C5500s, an 8.1-liter V8 was carried over from the previous generation, with a 6.6-liter Duramax V8 diesel replacing the Caterpillar 3116.

What motor is in a 2006 GMC C5500?

MECHANICAL	C4500 Regular	C5500 Regular
Engine - Vortec 8100MD Gasoline V8	S	S
Engine - Duramax Diesel 6600 V8	O	O
Engine - Duramax Diesel 6600 V8	O	O
Engine exhaust brake and restrictor (for diesel engines - requires optional air compressor)	O	O

What is the fuel mileage of a 2005 C5500?

What is the GVWR of a 2006 Chevy C5500?

Stock No: 427686

VIN:	427686
Manufacturer:	Chevrolet
Model:	C5500
GVWR:	19500 lbs
Payload Capacity:	19500 lbs

2007 Chevrolet C5500 car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Chevrolet C5500 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

Engine problems
Fuel/propulsion system problems
Engine and engine cooling problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 2007 Chevrolet C5500 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

2007 Chevrolet C5500 complaints

The NHTSA has received 2 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2007 Chevrolet C5500.

2013-12-11

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2013-04-10
VIN: 1GBJ5C12227
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Summary: I BROUGHT A 2007 CHEVY C5500 WITH DURAMAX DIESEL BECAUSE IT WAS CAME WITH GREAT REVIEWS ONLY TO LEARN THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM IS KNOW TO BEST THE WORST AND THE MOST COMMON IS THE INJECTORS AND INJECTOR PUMP. THIS IS IN THE DURAMAX AND CAT MOTORS. THIS MOTOR HAS EFFECTIVE THE US CITIZENS FOR TO LONG. *TR

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2008-12-15

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2008-11-16
VIN: 1GBE5V1987F
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET C5500. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN INDIANA. THE CONTACT SENT THE VEHICLE TO THE LIME LITE COACH DEALER IN CALIFORNIA FOR MODIFICATION. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED WITHOUT THE REGION SYSTEM EXTENSION PIPE (CATALYTIC CONVERTER); THEREFORE, IT FAILED INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS A 2008, BUT THE CARFAX REPORT INDICATED THE VIN WAS A 2007. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 18,000.

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2007 Chevrolet C5500 recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 6 recalls for different components of the 2007 Chevrolet C5500.

2012-12-12

Manufacturer: Creative Bus Sales, Inc.
Components: EQUIPMENT
Summary: 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.

2009-11-19

Manufacturer: CUES, INC.
Components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Summary: 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.

2009-03-19

Manufacturer: LDV, INC.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Summary: 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, THIS CABLE LUG MAY BE PRESSED AGAINST THE COOLING FINS OF THE ISOLATOR, WHERE CONTACT POSES A RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH COULD RESULT IN CABLES OVERHEATING.
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 STEP IS TO ADD A GROUNDING STRAP OR ABLE TO HE ALUMINUM BOX TO PROPERLY GROUND IT AND THE COMPONENTS MOUNTED WITHIN IT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LDV AT 608-257-3911.

2008-07-28

Manufacturer: KNAPHEIDE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Components: TRAILER HITCHES
Summary: 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.

2008-01-07

Manufacturer: INTERMOTIVE VEHICLE CONTROLS
Components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Summary: 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 VEHICLE INTERLOCK OPERATION WHEN A WHEELCHAIR LIFT IS DEPLOYED.
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 ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON CHEVRLOT AND GMC VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY GENERAL MOTORS.

2007-10-16

Manufacturer: LINK MANUFACTURING, LTD
Components: SUSPENSION
Summary: CERTAIN LINK ULTRARIDE REAR AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, MODEL 8M000070, SOLD FOR INSTALLATION AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT ON GM CHASSIS MODELS 4500 AND 5500, AMBULANCES AND SHUTTLE BUSES. THE AXLE SIDE LATERAL CONTROL BRACKET OF THE SUSPENSION HAS CRACKED IN SOME CASES.
Consequence: IF THE LATERAL CONTROL ROD BRACKET FRACTURES, THE HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE WILL BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED, INCLUDING POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: LINK WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE REPAIR KITS FREE OF CHARGE AND WILL REIMBURSE FOR LABOR AND INSPECTION COSTS. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 7, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT LINK TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-222-6283.

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