Suspension Problems of Chevrolet C5500

Chevrolet C5500 owners have reported 2 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's rear suspension springs (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's rear suspension shock absorber (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Chevrolet C5500


Recently reported Suspension problems of Chevrolet C5500

The Rear Suspension Springs problem

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.   Read details...

The Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem

- 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.   Read details...




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