8
recalls
The GMC S5500 has 8 recalls covering 241,374 vehicles as reported; model year 1967 is covered by the most (6).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
8
Most for 1967: 6
Units affected
241K
As reported
Overall stars
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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.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the GMC S5500 by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic5 · 240K units
- Steering2 · 908 units
- Service brakes, air1 · 629 units
GMC S5500 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 1970 | Chevrolet C40, C50, C60, CD50 and 14 more (1968-1970): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 70V097000 | Other or not stated | 21,000 |
| Mar 4, 1970 | GMC E4500, E5500, E6500, S4500 and 2 more (1968-1969): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 70V016000 | Other or not stated | 25,950 |
| Apr 8, 1969 | Chevrolet C40, C50, C60, S40 and 7 more (1967-1969): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 69V039000 | Other or not stated | 163,493 |
| Mar 12, 1968 | GMC S5500, S6500 (1967-1968): Service brakes, airNo. 68V019000 | Other or not stated | 629 |
| Oct 18, 1967 | GMC E4500, E5500, E6500, S4500 and 2 more (1967): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 67V101000 | Other or not stated | 15,382 |
| Oct 9, 1967 | GMC E4500, E5500, E6500, S5500 and 1 more (1967): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 67V089000 | Other or not stated | 14,012 |
| Jan 26, 1967 | GMC E5500, E6500, S5500, S6500 (1967): SteeringNo. 67V007001 | Other or not stated | 413 |
| Dec 20, 1966 | GMC E5500, E6500, S5500, S6500 (1967): SteeringNo. 66V033001 | Other or not stated | 495 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1970 GMC S5500 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1970 GMC S5500. 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 S5500 have?
8 recalls cover the GMC S5500, for 241,374 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is service brakes, hydraulic (5 recalls).
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.