The 2006 Chevrolet C5500 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 227 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT12V5840002012-12-12227 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ENGINE
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
1fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
SUSPENSION:FRONT
1
SUSPENSION:REAR
1
Total complaints11
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet c5500. While driving down a mountain with the air brakes engaged, the brake alarm sounded and the check brakes warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a short in the brake system. The vehicle was…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet c5500. While driving down a mountain with the air brakes engaged, the brake alarm sounded and the check brakes warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a short in the brake system. The vehicle was…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet c5500. While driving at approximately 55 mph, there was a loud noise that came from the front of the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and observed that there was radiator fluid leaking from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer…”
“Pulling hard up muddy pass westbound on hwy 40 in colorado in my kodiak 5500 based 2006 jayco seneca and the fan exploded taking out radiator, shroud and putting a hole in hood. Didn't see any debris before whole thing let loose. Thankfully we were very close to top near east summit of rabbit ears…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet c5500. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked for a long period of time when he noticed smoke rising from under the hood. The contact lifted the hood and a fire erupted on the engine. The contact was able to successfully extinguish the fire. The…”
“Fan blade failure on a 2006 chevy kodiak based jayco seneca 34ss motorhome. The incident took place september 5, 2009. I was on a freeway at 65 and started down a long hill with the exhaust brake switch on. When the exhaust brake kicked in instead of dropping down one gear and holding the speed…”
“Rear springs on a 2006 gulfstream motorhome with a chevy c-5500 chassis. Rear sits low and has poor handling. Had at truck shop and said springs are underrated. Called gulfstream and said it's not their problem. Truck shop had motor home weighed and was not over weight. Rig has 15000 lbs springs…”
“Tl*- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet c 5500 with a current odometer reading of 33700 miles. The contact stated that the vehicle had front end problems. When driving at speeds 50 mph of higher the vehicle vibrated and bounced. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer 4 times , and the dealer…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 Chevrolet C5500 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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