2008 Chevrolet C5500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2008 Chevrolet C5500, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2008 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 adaptive/mobility
Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply, Inc. (Cummings) is recalling various model year 1994-2011 Ford and Chevrolet vans equipped with Braun NCL-2, and NVL-2 wheel chair lifts manufactured November 20, 2006, through September 10, 2010. Over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier of the lifts in these…
Remedy: Braun Corporation notified all the vehicle owners, and Cummings Mobility replaced the recalled parts with new parts, free of charge. The recall was completed as of April 10, 2014. Owners may contact Cummings customer…
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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…
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Air conditioner (equipment)
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.
Remedy: 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…
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Cables (electrical system)
Ldv is recalling 81 trucks built on chevrolet and ford my 2007-2009 c5500, my 2008-2009 w5500, and my 2008 f-650 chassis specifically for snap-on tools for use as a mobile supply company. There may be a cable installed on the battery isolator with the body of the cable lug facing the isolator. With all cables tightened down on the stud,…
Remedy: Dealers will conduct a two-step remedy. The first step is to inspect the cable installation to ensure all cables are installed with the lug body facing away from the isolator with none in contact with the cooling fins.…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Chevrolet C5500 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 4,078 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“After sitting over night or extended periods the vehicle loses power brakes..... After sitting overnight i started the car and started backing up and brake pedal went to the floor........ Used emergen”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 25, 2008 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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 2008 Chevrolet C5500
How do I know if my 2008 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 2008 Chevrolet C5500; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 09V091000).
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.