2008 GMC C5500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2008 GMC C5500, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2008 GMC 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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12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)
DUECO Inc. (DUECO), a manufacturer of utility vehicles, is recalling certain Dueco-modified model year 2009-2011 International 4300, 2010 International 4400, 2009 and 2011 International 7400, 2010 Freightliner M2, 2008-2009 GMC C5500, and 2011 Ford F-750 vehicles, equipped with Sure Power DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy…
Remedy: DUECO will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the converters, free of charge. The recall began on May 29, 2014. Owners may contact Dueco at 1-800-558-4004.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 GMC C5500 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Vehicle would stop, or would run without brakes (ABS) and would not crank. Then it would crank. Was told by repair shop that it was the wiring harness. We believe it is a dangerous manufacturing defec”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 25, 2014 · Electrical system
Compare GMC C5500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC C5500 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 GMC C5500 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 GMC C5500 | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 GMC C5500 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 GMC C5500 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 GMC C5500 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 GMC C5500 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2008 GMC C5500
How do I know if my 2008 GMC 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 2008 GMC 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 GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 14V186000).
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.
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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.