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 radiator and the radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
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5 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Chevrolet C5500's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
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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 safely. Towed into steamboat springs and awaiting parts on monday. This is a known problem apparently. Is gm taking care of this? If so, how do I proceed?? Any and all help is appreciated.[[redacted]] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
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 repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,900.
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
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 two gears and the rpms instantly went straight up. I have no idea how high the rpms went because that is when the fan blade let go and I was too busy looking at other...
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things to notice. The pieces went straight up punching 3 holes in the shroud and denting the hood enough to crack the paint. No photos or pieces of either the fan or shroud are available. With hoses, cables and electrical wires all around the fan area I am amazed that none of them were damaged and no braking, steering or other engine damage occurred. The fan and shroud were replaced and there have been no other incidents. Updated ivoq 09/20/10 *tr
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