- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2006 GMC C5500 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2006 GMC C5500 with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1). It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in December 2012 for the equipment. For comparison, the 2005 has 3 and the 2007 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical C5500 year, for its age
#433 most complained-about 2006 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2006 GMC C5500 problems
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2006 GMC C5500 recalls 4
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
- Knapheide is recalling 108 my 2006-2008 pro series truck beds equipped with an icc bumper which included a provision for a ball hitch. There may be an insufficient weld attaching the hitch channel to the supporting structure.
- The risk
- This could result in bending of the hitch channel or the hitch could be pulled off the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Knapheide will offer two remedies to its customers: (1) for those customers who do not use the hitch, the hitch will be removed from the truck bed and replaced with an icc bumper; or (2) for those customers who need a hitch, a receiver hitch assembly will be added to the existing hitch assembly and all suspect weld joints will be re welded. The recall began on august 15, 2008. Owners may contact knapheide at 1-877-473-5763.
- 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.
- 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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1 complaints about the 2006 GMC C5500
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
I had driven the truck for about 2 hours that morning. I was at a stop light for one cycle. When the light turned green I pressed the accelerator I heard and felt a bang and crunch. No warning lights came on but I started to smell coolant. I stopped to find the cooling fan torn apart, fan shroud with many holes in it, and the radiator with multiple holes. All the coolant had emptied onto the street. The vehicle was towed to a chevy dealer to be looked at. After the dealers investigation the service...
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writer stated that he has seen this failure many times before and the cause is one of two possible scenarios: the fan shroud hit the fan, which caused the breakup of the fan and damage to the radiator, or first the fan came apart and caused the subsequent damage. The required parts are fan, fan shroud, and radiator. *Tr
GMC C5500: every year compared
All C5500 years2006 GMC C5500 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 GMC C5500 | 1 | 4 | D | |
| 2006 GMC Envoy | 603 | 9 | D | Compare |
| 2006 GMC Envoy XL | 603 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2006 GMC Canyon | 48 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2006 GMC C4500 | 4 | 2 | 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 2006 GMC C5500
Does the 2006 GMC C5500 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2006 GMC C5500: equipment (December 2012); trailer hitches (July 2008); 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 2006 GMC C5500?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2006 GMC C5500 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 27, 2009 and the latest on May 27, 2009. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2006 GMC C5500 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 33 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than 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 2006 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