2006 Chevrolet C5500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2006 Chevrolet C5500, and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2006 Chevrolet C5500
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Equipment
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.
Remedy: 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…
8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Chevrolet C5500 have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 41,655 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 towe”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 15, 2017 · Service brakes
“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 the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 2, 2015 · Engine and engine cooling
Compare Chevrolet C5500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet C5500 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Chevrolet C5500 | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 Chevrolet C5500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 Chevrolet C5500 | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 Chevrolet C5500 | 1 | 8 |
| 2007 Chevrolet C5500 | 4 | 2 |
| 2008 Chevrolet C5500 | 4 | 1 |
| 2009 Chevrolet C5500 | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2006 Chevrolet C5500
How do I know if my 2006 Chevrolet C5500 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2006 Chevrolet C5500; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 12V584000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.