2005 Gmc C5500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (2) · Steering (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (113)
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.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 113 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-11-05 · Steering“gm had a recall in 2007 for medium size truck for steering box problem for steering wheel being out of center and noise or hard spots in steering. the recall no. is 07220. i bought this truck appx 2 yrs ago not knowing about the recall until a friend suggested doing some research. vin numbers affected by recall in 2005 were [xxx]. mine being [xxx]…”
2008-09-18 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 165,000 mi“i purchased three c-5500 trucks. as of now i have two trucks with failed engines due to previous injector failure. i am currently out of warranty but not before i noticed the engine was making more noise than normal. i was told that it had to be broken before it could be repaired under warranty. that was 60,000 miles ago. which should not be major …”
2008-09-18 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 165,000 mi“i own 3 chevorlet c-5500 trucks. two out of the three have had injector failure. after the injector failure the trucks engine seem to be noisier. i have complained about the noise and was told it has to be broken before repairscan be performed under warranty. now i am out of warranty and have two trucks with major engine damage due to the previous …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.