- The problem
- Cues, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 service vehicles built on various chassis equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos. 68Rv0010ba, 68rv0012ca, and 68rv0010ea. The heater element in these assemblies may be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks.
- The risk
- THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- The fix
- Cues is working with carrier to remedy the affected vehicles. Repairs will be made by carrier free of charge. Please see carrier's defect report 09e-053. The safety recall began on january 5, 2010. Owners may contact carrier at 1-877-584-7059 or cues at 1-407-849-0190.
Vehicle safety record
2007 GMC C5500 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2007 GMC C5500 with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in November 2009 for the air conditioner. For comparison, the 2006 has 1 and the 2008 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical C5500 year, for its age
#445 most complained-about 2007 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2007 GMC C5500 recalls 3
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 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.
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1 complaints about the 2007 GMC C5500
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
I would like to report a carrier under the name of cross country transport. The drivers of this vehicle are onroute from texas to michigan. Neither driver has a cdl and one of the drivers has probation out of michigan and is not allowed to leave the state of michigan. Basic description of this vehicle is a 2007 gmc topkick hauling a "racing car" trailer. Both trailer and trucker are white in color trailer is a tri-axle "race-car" trailer. *Tr
GMC C5500: every year compared
All C5500 years2007 GMC C5500 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 GMC C5500 | 1 | 3 | C | |
| 2007 GMC Acadia | 431 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2007 GMC Envoy | 278 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2007 GMC Canyon | 45 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2007 GMC C4500 | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2007 GMC C Series | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2007 GMC C6500 | 1 | 1 | 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 2007 GMC C5500
Does the 2007 GMC C5500 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2007 GMC C5500: air conditioner (November 2009); 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.
How many complaints has the 2007 GMC C5500 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 18, 2009 and the latest on August 18, 2009. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2007 GMC C5500 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 42 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 2007 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