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2007 Chevrolet C6500 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 5 complaints on file for the 2007 Chevrolet C6500 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

5

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other C6500 years?

C6500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted5 complaints1973: 0 complaints1974: 0 complaints1998: 1 complaints1999: 3 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 0 complaints2002: 0 complaints2006: 2 complaints2007: 5 complaints
C6500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Chevrolet C6500 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes120%
Electrical System120%
Engine120%
Fuel System120%
Visibility & Wipers120%

Does the 2007 Chevrolet C6500 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

09V456000Climate Control (A/C & Heat)November 19, 2009 · 269 units

Defect

CUES, INC. IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 SERVICE VEHICLES BUILT ON VARIOUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER AIRV CEILING UNITS, MODEL NOS. 68RV0010BA, 68RV0012CA, AND 68RV0010EA. THE HEATER ELEMENT IN THESE ASSEMBLIES MAY BE DEFECTIVE WHICH COULD CAUSE THE UNIT TO CREATE SMOKE OR SPARKS.

Consequence

THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

CUES IS WORKING WITH CARRIER TO REMEDY THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. REPAIRS WILL BE MADE BY CARRIER FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE CARRIER'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-053. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIER AT 1-877-584-7059 OR CUES AT 1-407-849-0190.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“THE TRUCK BEGAN TO MISFIRE, AND WHITE SMOKE NEGATIVE TO FLOW AS I LOST POWER ON THE INTERSTATE. THE TRUCK GAVE NO WARRANTY JUST SHUT OFF. THIS SAME ISSUE HAS HAPPENED TO ME FOUR TIMES LAST TWO YEARS, EACH TIME INJECTORS HAS BEEN REPLACED BUT ISSUE REMAINS. I HAVE BROUGHT ALL INJECTORS ALL FOUR…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · April 1, 2013

“THE TRUCK BEGAN TO MISFIRE, AND WHITE SMOKE NEGATIVE TO FLOW AS I LOST POWER ON THE INTERSTATE. THE TRUCK GAVE NO WARRANTY JUST SHUT OFF. THIS SAME ISSUE HAS HAPPENED TO ME FOUR TIMES LAST TWO YEARS, EACH TIME INJECTORS HAS BEEN REPLACED BUT ISSUE REMAINS. I HAVE BROUGHT ALL INJECTORS ALL FOUR…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · April 1, 2013

“THE TRUCK BEGAN TO MISFIRE, AND WHITE SMOKE NEGATIVE TO FLOW AS I LOST POWER ON THE INTERSTATE. THE TRUCK GAVE NO WARRANTY JUST SHUT OFF. THIS SAME ISSUE HAS HAPPENED TO ME FOUR TIMES LAST TWO YEARS, EACH TIME INJECTORS HAS BEEN REPLACED BUT ISSUE REMAINS. I HAVE BROUGHT ALL INJECTORS ALL FOUR…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · April 1, 2013

“VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A DOWNHILL GRADE. ENTERED VEHICLE, POSITIONED IN DRIVER SEAT. WHEN REACHING OVER TO UNLOCK PASSENGER DOOR SOME PART OF MY BODY OR COAT CONTACTED THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER, DISENGAGING IT AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL DOWNHILL AND INTO A BACKHOLE, CAUSING CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · April 8, 2009 · crash

“WE HAVE A CHEVY CONVERSION VAN (1500), BOUGHT BRAND NEW (27 MILES APPROX), WE JUST LOVE IT. HOWEVER, WHAT HAS BEEN HAPPENING IS CRAPPY-AND THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE VAN! PROBLEM-THE HEATER WILL NOT STAY ON-IF YOU HAVE ON HIGH AND TURN IT DOWN YOU DO NOT KNOW IF THE HEAT AND/OR THE BLOWER WILL COME BACK…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · November 25, 2007

2007 Chevrolet C6500 — common questions

Is the 2007 Chevrolet C6500 reliable?

The record is thin — 5 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2007 Chevrolet C6500 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2007 Chevrolet C6500. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.