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Chevrolet W5500 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 5 model years of the Chevrolet W5500 (2004–2009).

7
safety recalls, all years
0
owner complaints, all years
2008
year with most recalls

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Model yearRecallsComplaints
2009 Chevrolet W550020
2008 Chevrolet W550040
2007 Chevrolet W550030
2006 Chevrolet W550020
2004 Chevrolet W550010

All Chevrolet W5500 recalls (7)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Chevrolet W5500, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 10V636000 Reported 2,992 vehicles potentially affected ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA

    Isuzu is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 isuzu npr, nqr, nrr, GMC w3500, w4500, w5500, and chevrolet w3500, w4500, and w5500 vehicles. The oil pipe bolts were not tightened properly during the vehicle production process. If not adequately tightened, the bolt may loosen after prolonged vehicle operation, which can result in oil…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the packing seals with new ones and the bolt will be tightened with a specified torque. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on january 28, 2011. Owners may…

    Model years: 2006, 2007

  2. Air conditioner (equipment)

    NHTSA 09V434000 Reported 53 vehicles potentially affected ENG MOBILE SYSTEM, INC

    E-n-g mobile system is recalling certain model year 2008 chevrolet w5500, model year 2007-2009 dodge 3500, model year 2009 mighty mover, model year 2006-2009 ford e-250, e-350 and e-450, model year 2008-2009 GMC w4500, model year 2007 international 4300, model year 2009 toyota land cruiser vehicles equipped with carrier airv ceiling…

    Remedy: E-n-g mobile system will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired by carrier free of charge. Please see carrier's defect report 09e-053. The safety recall is expected to begin during december 2009. Owners may…

    Model years: 2008

  3. Cables (electrical system)

    NHTSA 09V091000 Reported 81 vehicles potentially affected LDV, INC.

    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.…

    Model years: 2008, 2009

  4. Driveshaft (power train)

    NHTSA 09V042000 Reported 2,836 vehicles potentially affected ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA

    Izusu is recalling 2,836 my 2008-2009 npr/nqr and nrr, GMC w3500, 4500 and 5500, chevrolet w3500, 4500 and 5500 trucks. The propeller shaft was manufactured with insufficient high frequency heat treatment. As a result, the affected portion of the propeller shaft may not maintain its durability through the expected vehicle useful life.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the propeller shaft free of charge. The recall began on march 5, 2009. Owners may contact isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.

    Model years: 2008, 2009

  5. Trailer hitches

    NHTSA 08V344000 Reported 108 vehicles potentially affected KNAPHEIDE MANUFACTURING COMPANY

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

    Model years: 2007, 2008

  6. Fuel system, diesel

    NHTSA 08V251000 Reported 16,859 vehicles potentially affected ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA

    Isuzu is recalling 16,859 my 2006-2007 isuzu npr, nqr, nrr, GMC w3500, w4500, w5500 and chevrolet w3500, w4500, w5500 trucks equipped with diesel engines. Diesel fuel may seep or leak from the fuel pipe at the upper or lower fuel port on the diesel fuel supply pump.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and if no seepage or leakage is detected, the fuel pipe fittings will be tightened. If seepage or leakage is detected, the fuel supply pump will be replaced with a new one. The recall…

    Model years: 2006, 2007

  7. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 05V168000 Reported 253 vehicles potentially affected ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA

    On certain trucks equipped with rpo ik9, due to insufficient durability and testing, the fuel switching manifold solenoids lack water or salt intrusion resistance, which can lead to failure of one or more solenoids. Fuel switching manifold solenoid failure will cause incorrect fuel delivery resulting in fuel overflow from the fuel…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the solenoid valve assembly with an improved assembly including additional detection circuit and enhanced water resistance free of charge. The recall began on october 27, 2005. Owners may contact…

    Model years: 2004

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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.