4
recalls
The GMC C5500 has 4 recalls covering 638 vehicles as reported; model year 2008 is covered by the most (4).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
4
Most for 2008: 4
Units affected
638
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the GMC C5500, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine and engine cooling3
- Electrical system1
- Power train1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Unknown or other1
- Complaints
- 8
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the GMC C5500 by component
- Equipment2 · 496 units
- Electrical system1 · 34 units
- Trailer hitches1 · 108 units
GMC C5500 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2014 | Ford F-750; Freightliner M2; GMC C5500; International 4300 and 2 more (2008-2011): Electrical systemNo. 14V186000 | Fire | 34 |
| Dec 12, 2012 | Chevrolet C5500; Ford E-450, Econoline 350; GMC C5500 (2006-2011): EquipmentNo. 12V584000 | Falls | 227 |
| Nov 19, 2009 | Chevrolet C4500, C4500 NA, C5500, C6500 and 17 more (2007-2009): EquipmentNo. 09V456000 | Fire | 269 |
| Jul 28, 2008 | Chevrolet 2500, 3500, C4500, C5500 and 21 more (1993-2008): Trailer hitchesNo. 08V344000 | Crash risk | 108 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2011 GMC C5500 recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2011 GMC C5500. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the GMC C5500 have?
4 recalls cover the GMC C5500, for 638 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is equipment (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the GMC C5500?
Engine and engine cooling: named in 3 of the 8 safety complaints about the GMC C5500, then electrical system (1). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.