2006 Chevrolet C5500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:rear:shock Absorber (1) · Suspension:rear (1) · Suspension:front (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2012-12-12 · campaign 12V584000 · 227 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (144)
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 144 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-02-15 · Service Brakes · 111,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet c5500. while driving down a mountain with the air brakes engaged, the brake alarm sounded and the check brakes warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a short in the brake system. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the …”
2015-11-02 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly · 65,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet c5500. while driving at approximately 55 mph, there was a loud noise that came from the front of the vehicle. the contact exited the vehicle and observed that there was radiator fluid leaking from the front of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fan blade punctured the…”
2012-05-19 · Engine · 46,043 mi“pulling hard up muddy pass westbound on hwy 40 in colorado in my kodiak 5500 based 2006 jayco seneca and the fan exploded taking out radiator, shroud and putting a hole in hood. didn't see any debris before whole thing let loose. thankfully we were very close to top near east summit of rabbit ears and there was a wide pull off to left and got off …”
2012-02-01 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 9,900 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet c5500. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked for a long period of time when he noticed smoke rising from under the hood. the contact lifted the hood and a fire erupted on the engine. the contact was able to successfully extinguish the fire. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or rep…”
2010-09-15 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel · 23,300 mi“fan blade failure on a 2006 chevy kodiak based jayco seneca 34ss motorhome. the incident took place september 5, 2009. i was on a freeway at 65 and started down a long hill with the exhaust brake switch on. when the exhaust brake kicked in instead of dropping down one gear and holding the speed steady as i am used to the transmission went down …”
2009-07-26 · Suspension:rear · 12,600 mi“rear springs on a 2006 gulfstream motorhome with a chevy c-5500 chassis. rear sits low and has poor handling. had at truck shop and said springs are underrated. called gulfstream and said it's not their problem. truck shop had motor home weighed and was not over weight. rig has 15000 lbs springs and should have 19000 instead. talked to a jim creach…”
2007-03-14 · Suspension:front · 33,700 mi“tl*- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet c 5500 with a current odometer reading of 33700 miles. the contact stated that the vehicle had front end problems. when driving at speeds 50 mph of higher the vehicle vibrated and bounced. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer 4 times , and the dealer took the vehicle to a commercial tire company, bu…”
2007-01-05 · Suspension:rear:shock Absorber · 31,700 mi“tl* - the contact was unaware of any defects nor did he notice that the vehicle did not have any shocks until all four rear tires started to wear. the contact stated the tires should not have shown signs of wear the way they did at 31,000 miles. he took the vehicle to the dealer, and was told that the vehicle did not have any rear shocks, an…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.