2003 Chevrolet C5500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:frame And Members (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (90)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Engine 2024-12-18 · 03-06-01-023I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
Engine 2024-10-07 · 03-06-01-023H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-06 · PIT3271P · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. general motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. technician s
Electrical System 2024-08-26 · General Communication · Service Campaign
vehicle wide programming (vwp) is a new process to update software on gm vehicles. it provides the ability via a single selection within techline connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). the updating of modules is com
Power Train 2024-07-24 · 24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
gm is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. the damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. this bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions durin
Showing the 6 most recent of 90 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2011-07-08 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System · 43,170 mi“under normal driving conditions, without prior warnings, fan flew apart causing damage to fan housing and radiator. radiator, blade, shroud, clutch and coolant had to be replaced. *tr…”
2006-09-14 · Structure:frame And Members · 30,000 mi“persistent and recurring frame cracks at low mileage that exceed the north american out of service criteria. mfg refuses to make repairs. *jb…”
2004-12-06 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · 3,000 mi“vehicle lost braking power while driving 60 mph. vehicle was towed to a dealer, who found that the metallic hose was erupted by a power steering clamp rubbing against it. manufacturer was not notified.*ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.