2003 GMC C5500 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Transmission / drivetrain (1), Suspension (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (2)
01/11/2005 · Transmission / drivetrain
MY TRUCK HAS LESS THAN 22000 MILES ON IT IT IS 2003 GMC 5500 THE REAR WHEEL SEAL ON THE DRIVER SIDE GOES OUT, CAUSING THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE TO ACTIVATE WHEN THE ROAD ISN'T WET OR SLIPPERY DOSE NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME MAKING IT HARD TO STOP SOME TIMES CAUSES RUNNING STOP LIGHTS OR SINGS I HAVE HAD THIS WORKED ON 3 TIMES NO BODY AT GMC TAKES THIS SIERIOUS. P…
04/09/2004 · Suspension
SUSPENSION PROBLEMS, CAUSING ABNORMAL TIRE WEAR. EXTREME ROAD NOISE AND RUMBLE AT HIGH SPEEDS. *AK