After sitting over night or extended periods the vehicle loses power brakes..... After sitting overnight I started the car and started backing up and brake pedal went to the floor........ Used emergency brake to stop. This happens several times a week..........if you sit for several minutes and let vacuum build it doesn't happen. Nothing has been done yet! Taking in next week.......gm knows about the problem but no fix is apparent at this time..........I know of 1 buy back and many attempts to repair.
The worst 2008 Chevrolet C5500 problems
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- Brakes1
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- Brakes1
Recalls 4
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply, Inc. (Cummings) is recalling various model year 1994-2011 Ford and Chevrolet vans equipped with Braun NCL-2, and NVL-2 wheel chair lifts manufactured November 20, 2006, through September 10, 2010. Over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier of the lifts in these vans may become bent or misaligned.
- Risk
- A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury.
- Remedy
- Braun Corporation notified all the vehicle owners, and Cummings Mobility replaced the recalled parts with new parts, free of charge. The recall was completed as of April 10, 2014. Owners may contact Cummings customer service at 1‑800‑639‑5438.
Recall number 14V197000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Creative Bus Sales, Inc is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Chevrolet and GMC C5500, and Ford E450, and Econoline 350 vehicles equipped with Braun wheelchair lifts. Over time, or with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier of the lifts may become bent or misaligned.
- Risk
- A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury.
- Remedy
- Braun is conducting this recall on behalf of Creative Bus Sales. Braun will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2012. Owners may contact Creative Bus at 1‑888‑633‑8380 or Braun at 1‑800‑488‑0359.
Recall number 12V584000 · Recall details
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
- What is wrong
- Cues, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 service vehicles built on various chassis equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos. 68rv0010ba, 68rv0012ca, and 68rv0010ea. The heater element in these assemblies may be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks.
- Risk
- This defect could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Cues is working with carrier to remedy the affected vehicles. Repairs will be made by carrier free of charge. Please see carrier's defect report 09e-053. The safety recall began on january 5, 2010. Owners may contact carrier at 1‑877‑584‑7059 or cues at 1‑407‑849‑0190.
Recall number 09V456000 · Recall details
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
- What is wrong
- Ldv is recalling 81 trucks built on chevrolet and ford my 2007-2009 c5500, my 2008-2009 w5500, and my 2008 f-650 chassis specifically for snap-on tools for use as a mobile supply company. There may be a cable installed on the battery isolator with the body of the cable lug facing the isolator. With all cables tightened down on the stud, this cable lug may be pressed against the cooling fins of the isolator, where contact poses a risk of electrical short which could result in cables overheating.
- Risk
- This contact poses a risk of electrical short which could result in cables overheating and a fire could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will conduct a two-step remedy. The first step is to inspect the cable installation to ensure all cables are installed with the lug body facing away from the isolator with none in contact with the cooling fins. The second step is to add a grounding strap or able to he aluminum box to properly ground it and the components mounted within it. The recall began on march 6, 2009. Owners may contact ldv at 608‑257‑3911.
Recall number 09V091000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Chevrolet C5500 161
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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- New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- Unknown or other
- 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 maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline...
- 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
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Is the 2008 Chevrolet C5500 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2008 Chevrolet C5500, fewer than a typical C5500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Chevrolet C5500?
Brakes, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2008 Chevrolet C5500 have?
4 recalls, covering equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment and electrical system.
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