2006 CHEVROLET C8500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 CHEVROLET C8500
The 2006 CHEVROLET C8500 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 CHEVROLET C8500
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2006 CHEVROLET C8500, potentially affecting up to 1,184 vehicles.
Recall 06V254000 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
| 1,184 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED SR-7 BENDIX BRAKE VALVES, THE CHECK VALVE INSIDE THE VALVE CAVITY MAY NOT PROPERLY SET, CAUSING INTERNAL AIR LEAKAGE. IF THE CHECK VALVE DOES NOT PROPERLY SEAT, THE RESULTING LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON.
Consequence: THE DELAYED PARKING BRAKE APPLICATION CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING, LEADING TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VALVES AND REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 CHEVROLET C8500
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 CHEVROLET C8500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ON, REDUCE ENGINE POWER LIGHT ON, SERVICE VEHICLE SOON LIGHT ON, ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS WERE RUNNING, CAR WOULD NOT HOLD A CHARGE. CAR TOWED INTO SHOP WHERE THEY CHANGED THE BATTERY. *NM
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ON, REDUCE ENGINE POWER LIGHT ON, SERVICE VEHICLE SOON LIGHT ON, ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS WERE RUNNING, CAR WOULD NOT HOLD A CHARGE. CAR TOWED INTO SHOP WHERE THEY CHANGED THE BATTERY. *NM
Safety Rating for the 2006 CHEVROLET C8500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 CHEVROLET C8500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 CHEVROLET C8500
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 CHEVROLET C8500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET C8500
- 2006 CHEVROLET C8500 (current)
- 2007 CHEVROLET C8500 — 0 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET C8500 — 1 complaint
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