2006 CHEVROLET G1500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 CHEVROLET G1500
The 2006 CHEVROLET G1500 has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with WHEELS:HUB. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System (1 complaint), Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit (1 complaint), and Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 CHEVROLET G1500
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2006 CHEVROLET G1500, potentially affecting up to 130,000 vehicles.
Recall 07E106000 — WHEELS:HUB
| 130,000 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.
Consequence: WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 CHEVROLET G1500
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 CHEVROLET G1500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET G1500. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE STEERING BECAME LOOSE WHEN MANEUVERING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND BEARINGS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED TO CALL NHTSA AND FILE A COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 46,000. UPDATED 07/01/09 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING WOULD GET SLACK IN IT AND A NOISE WOULD BE PRESENT EVERY 3,000 TO 4,000 MILES. THE DEALERSHIP TIGHTENED AND GREASED IT, BUT THE PROBLEM WOULD EVENTUALLY RETURN. THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH THE IDLER ARMS, PITMAN ARMS AND SEALS. THE SUN ROOF GLASS TRACK WAS CRACKING, THE EXHAUST WAS LEAKING, THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS LEAKING, THE DRIVESHAFT FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 07/02/09.*JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET G1500. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE STEERING BECAME LOOSE WHEN MANEUVERING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND BEARINGS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED TO CALL NHTSA AND FILE A COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 46,000. UPDATED 07/01/09 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING WOULD GET SLACK IN IT AND A NOISE WOULD BE PRESENT EVERY 3,000 TO 4,000 MILES. THE DEALERSHIP TIGHTENED AND GREASED IT, BUT THE PROBLEM WOULD EVENTUALLY RETURN. THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH THE IDLER ARMS, PITMAN ARMS AND SEALS. THE SUN ROOF GLASS TRACK WAS CRACKING, THE EXHAUST WAS LEAKING, THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS LEAKING, THE DRIVESHAFT FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 07/02/09.*JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET G1500. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE STEERING BECAME LOOSE WHEN MANEUVERING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND BEARINGS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED TO CALL NHTSA AND FILE A COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 46,000. UPDATED 07/01/09 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING WOULD GET SLACK IN IT AND A NOISE WOULD BE PRESENT EVERY 3,000 TO 4,000 MILES. THE DEALERSHIP TIGHTENED AND GREASED IT, BUT THE PROBLEM WOULD EVENTUALLY RETURN. THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH THE IDLER ARMS, PITMAN ARMS AND SEALS. THE SUN ROOF GLASS TRACK WAS CRACKING, THE EXHAUST WAS LEAKING, THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS LEAKING, THE DRIVESHAFT FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 07/02/09.*JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET G1500. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE STEERING BECAME LOOSE WHEN MANEUVERING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND BEARINGS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED TO CALL NHTSA AND FILE A COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 46,000. UPDATED 07/01/09 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING WOULD GET SLACK IN IT AND A NOISE WOULD BE PRESENT EVERY 3,000 TO 4,000 MILES. THE DEALERSHIP TIGHTENED AND GREASED IT, BUT THE PROBLEM WOULD EVENTUALLY RETURN. THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH THE IDLER ARMS, PITMAN ARMS AND SEALS. THE SUN ROOF GLASS TRACK WAS CRACKING, THE EXHAUST WAS LEAKING, THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS LEAKING, THE DRIVESHAFT FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 07/02/09.*JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET G1500. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE STEERING BECAME LOOSE WHEN MANEUVERING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND BEARINGS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED TO CALL NHTSA AND FILE A COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 46,000. UPDATED 07/01/09 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING WOULD GET SLACK IN IT AND A NOISE WOULD BE PRESENT EVERY 3,000 TO 4,000 MILES. THE DEALERSHIP TIGHTENED AND GREASED IT, BUT THE PROBLEM WOULD EVENTUALLY RETURN. THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH THE IDLER ARMS, PITMAN ARMS AND SEALS. THE SUN ROOF GLASS TRACK WAS CRACKING, THE EXHAUST WAS LEAKING, THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS LEAKING, THE DRIVESHAFT FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 07/02/09.*JB
Safety Rating for the 2006 CHEVROLET G1500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 CHEVROLET G1500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 CHEVROLET G1500
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 CHEVROLET G1500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET G1500
- 2003 CHEVROLET G1500 — 0 complaints
- 2004 CHEVROLET G1500 — 0 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET G1500 — 3 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET G1500 (current)
- 2007 CHEVROLET G1500 — 0 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET G1500 — 1 complaint
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