Total Complaints
5 filings
CHEVROLET C6500 · model year
2007 CHEVROLET C6500
5 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2007CHEVROLETC6500 carries 5 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2007 C6500 is visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core with 1 filings, followed by parking brake (1) and engine (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 2007 C6500, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
5
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 1 |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 |
Recalls (1)
09V45600019/11/2009
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
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.
Recent Complaints
20150702ENGINE
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 TIMES FROM DEALER BUT ISSUE STILL COMES. THIS REPAIR EACH HAS BEEN INJECTORS, MY RESEARCH SHOWS GM AND BOSCHAVE KNOWS OF ISSUE BUT HAS REFUSED TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE.
Mileage: 32,097
20150702FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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 TIMES FROM DEALER BUT ISSUE STILL COMES. THIS REPAIR EACH HAS BEEN INJECTORS, MY RESEARCH SHOWS GM AND BOSCHAVE KNOWS OF ISSUE BUT HAS REFUSED TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE.
Mileage: 32,097
20150702ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
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 TIMES FROM DEALER BUT ISSUE STILL COMES. THIS REPAIR EACH HAS BEEN INJECTORS, MY RESEARCH SHOWS GM AND BOSCHAVE KNOWS OF ISSUE BUT HAS REFUSED TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE.
Mileage: 32,097
20090409CrashPARKING BRAKE
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 THE VEHICLE. *TR
Mileage: 3,000
20071231VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
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 ON AND THIS HAPPENS OFF AND ON. WE TOOK A TRIP ON THIS DATE MENTIONED AND THIS WAS THE WORSE...IT IS A COLD AREA IN WHICH WE TRAVELED FOR OUR FAMILY AND THE TEMP WAS IN THE TEENS--NO HEAT OUT OF 5 HOURS ON THE 6 HOUR TRIP IF IT WASN'T FOR A SLEEPING BAG, I WOULD HAVE BEEN FROZEN (MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING). SHORT STORY, INSIDE THE CHEVY DEALERSHIP NOW 3 TIMES--AND THEY STILL SAY NOTHING IS WRONG...EVEN WHEN WE DROPPED OFF THE VAN AND WE SHOWED THEM THAT IT WAS NOT WORKING AND THEY SAW THIS FOR THEMSELVES. COME ON CHEVY GET WITH THE PROGRAM AND GET THE HEATER/VENTS OR WHATEVER CHANGED OUT AND WORKING PROPERLY. I AM NOT HAPPY AND I WANT TO KEEP THE VAN BUT NOT UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. IF ANY
Compare 2007CHEVROLETC6500 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2007 CHEVROLET C6500 have?▼
The 2007 CHEVROLET C6500 has 5 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2007 CHEVROLET C6500?▼
Yes, the 2007 CHEVROLET C6500 has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 CHEVROLET C6500?▼
The most-complained component for the 2007 CHEVROLET C6500 is VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include PARKING BRAKE and ENGINE.
Is the 2007 CHEVROLET C6500 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.