2005 chevrolet c5500 kodiak. Consumer writes in regards to loss of steering from the brake hydro booster pump malfunction. *ld *js *dt no VIN available.
The worst 2005 Chevrolet C5500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes3
- Steering3
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Brakes3
- Steering3
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Chevrolet C5500 111
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- Unknown or other
- This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field...
- Unknown or other
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
What 2005 Chevrolet C5500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
2005 chevy kodiak c5500 duramax diesel 6.6l - hydromax brake system power steering hydralic brake booster in fire wall breaks causing leakage and hose ruptures occurs whereas braking and steering is lost. Gm denies even though 2 recalls issued for problem ( 2005-02-08 and 2005-06-20) . The vehicle lost both brakes and steering coming down hill with load of construction debris. Two gm chevy dealerships denied problem and master cyclinder was replaced at private garage. Made 3 attempts at dealerships to fix the leak and estimates were over $4500 . Vin number does not match recall in the data base but year, make, model and braking and steering systems are all identical to recalls. On going problem must put galloon of fluid in every week . Last hose blew yesterday .
This 2005 chevrolet c 5500, stalled while idling. I had to have the truck towed to the dealer whereupon diagnosis the wiring harness across the top of the engine but under the aircleaner was rubbed through and shorted out. According to the technician who worked on it the clearance was so tight that there was no room for the wiring harness without it chafing from movement of the engine. The technician repaired the harness.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet c 5500. While driving 70 MPH, the engine began to stall and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. Twenty miles after noticing the failure, the vehicle suddenly shut off. The dealer stated that one of the injectors failed. The contact did not notice any differences beforehand. The current mileage was 126,000 and failure mileage was 13,200. *updated 10/20/08 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle has been in the shop for transmission computer programming, rotors, brake lines ABS, fuel and the power steering line. The consumer also stated his other vehicle exhibited the same problems/ updated 10/21/08.
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Questions about the 2005 Chevrolet C5500
Is the 2005 Chevrolet C5500 reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2005 Chevrolet C5500, 1.3 times a typical C5500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Chevrolet C5500?
Brakes, with 3 complaints. Next is steering (3).
How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet C5500 have?
No recalls on record.
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