- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2005 GMC C5500 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2005 GMC C5500 with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (2) and the steering (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in January 2008 for the equipment adaptive / mobility. For comparison, the 2006 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical C5500 year, for its age
#314 most complained-about 2005 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2005 GMC C5500 problems
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2005 GMC C5500 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the lateral control rod bracket fractures, the handling of the vehicle will be adversely affected, including possible loss of vehicle control.
- The fix
- 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.
What owners say
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3 complaints about the 2005 GMC C5500
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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 [[redacted]]. Mine being [[redacted]] clearly falls within the range. It says if steering box number is earlier than build date it has been fixed or build date is after some time in 2007 they...
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are okay.. My truck only had 13,000 miles when I bought it and now has 20,000. It says if manufacturing date is same as truck build date it hasn't been fixed. The steering box and the truck have the same build date april 2005. (0405) I have contacted gm and since the vin check comes back clean there is nothing they will do. I even had a parts guy at gm dealer tell me that a clean vin check isn't abnormal if the recall is older. It says in the recall the box could cause an accident if not fixed. Any help you could do for would greatly be appreciated. [[redacted]] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
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 mileage for a diesel engine. *Tr
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 injector failures. *Tr
GMC C5500: every year compared
All C5500 years2005 GMC C5500 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 GMC C5500 | 3 | 2 | C | |
| 2005 GMC Envoy XL | 624 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2005 GMC Envoy Xuv | 624 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2005 GMC Envoy | 624 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2005 GMC Canyon | 113 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2005 GMC C4500 | 2 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2005 GMC C Series | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2005 GMC C5500
Does the 2005 GMC C5500 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 GMC C5500: equipment adaptive / mobility (January 2008); suspension (October 2007). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 GMC C5500?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (2), steering (1).
How many complaints has the 2005 GMC C5500 had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 18, 2008 and the latest on November 5, 2018. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2005 GMC C5500 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 46 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical GMC C5500 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which GMC C5500 years have the most complaints?
2005 (3), 2003 (2), 2006 (1). See every GMC C5500 year compared.
What should I do if my 2005 GMC C5500 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data