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2005 GMC C5500 recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2005 GMC C5500, but owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
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Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
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Injuries / deaths
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Recalls may cover only some 2005 GMC C5500 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 GMC C5500 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Engine and Engine Cooling2
Steering1

Most reported parts

  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 165,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2005 GMC C5500 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Steering · reported Nov 5, 2018
Gm had a recall in 2007 for medium size truck for steering box problem for steering wheel being out of center and noise or hard spots in steering. The recall no. Is 07220. I bought this truck appx 2 yrs ago not knowing about the recall until a friend suggested doing some research. Vin numbers affected by recall in 2005 were [xxx]. Mine being [xxx] clearly falls within the range. It says if steering box number is earlier than build date it has been fixed or build date is after some time in 2007 they are okay.. My truck only had 13,000 miles when I bought it and now has 20,000. It says if…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 165,000 miles · reported Sep 18, 2008
I purchased three c-5500 trucks. As of now I have two trucks with failed engines due to previous injector failure. I AM currently out of warranty but not before I noticed the engine was making more noise than normal. I was told that it had to be broken before it could be repaired under warranty. That was 60,000 miles ago. Which should not be major mileage for a diesel engine.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 165,000 miles · reported Sep 18, 2008
I own 3 chevorlet c-5500 trucks. Two out of the three have had injector failure. After the injector failure the trucks engine seem to be noisier. I have complained about the noise and was told it has to be broken before repairscan be performed under warranty. Now I AM out of warranty and have two trucks with major engine damage due to the previous injector failures.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 GMC C5500 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 GMC C5500 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 GMC C5500?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (2 reports), followed by steering (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 165,000 miles.

Are GMC recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized GMC dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.