2007 Chevrolet C6500 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Equipment
What's wrong, in plain English: A part or accessory supplied with the vehicle. 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.
What could happen: THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix: 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.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2007 C6500.
- Book a repair at any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 09V456000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-877-584-7059.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Summary: 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.
Notes: OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 2007 Chevrolet C6500 owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Electronic Stability Control (esc) (1), Engine (1), Fuel system (1), Brakes (1), Visibility (wipers / glass) (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (3)
07/02/2015 · Electronic 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 B…
04/09/2009 · Brakes · crash
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
12/31/2007 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
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 DA…