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 manufacturing date is same as truck build date it hasn't been fixed. The steering box and the truck have the same build date april 2005. (0405) I have contacted gm and since the VIN check comes back clean there is nothing they will do. I even had a parts guy at gm dealer tell me that a clean VIN check isn't abnormal if the recall is older. It says in the recall the box could cause an accident if not fixed. Any help you could do for would greatly be appreciated. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The worst 2005 GMC C5500 problems
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- Engine2
- Steering1
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Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 GMC C5500 113
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.
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- 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...
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire...
- 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 bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
What 2005 GMC C5500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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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Questions about the 2005 GMC C5500
Is the 2005 GMC C5500 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2005 GMC C5500, 3.0 times a typical C5500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 GMC C5500?
Engine and cooling, with 2 complaints. Next is steering (1).
How many recalls does the 2005 GMC C5500 have?
No recalls on record.
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