2006 Chevrolet C5500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 38%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Chevrolet C5500, 38% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,700 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“- the contact was unaware of any defects nor did he notice that the vehicle did not have any shocks until all four rear tires started to wear. The contact stated the tires should not have shown signs of wear the way they did at 31,000 miles. He took the vehicle to the dealer, and was told that the vehicle did not have any rear shocks, and that they did not know if the truck should have the shocks.”
NHTSA complaint #10177914, filed 2007-01, 31,700 miles“- 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 took the vehicle to a commercial tire company, but that did not resolve the cause of the problem. The consumer stated the tires were rotated, installed caster shin left and right, replaced drag link, drag linked faulty, customer replaced left front tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10185082, filed 2007-03, 33,700 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10190337Oct 1, 2017Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and…
- 10036044Sep 1, 2010Chevrolet/gmc: replacement rear stabilizer bar (relocate link brackets). If the rear stabilizer bar needs replacing, the new bar is shorter and will require relocation of the…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 38% |
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet C5500
3 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet C5500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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