2006 CHEVROLET T-SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 CHEVROLET T-SERIES
The 2006 CHEVROLET T-SERIES has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structure (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 CHEVROLET T-SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2006 CHEVROLET T-SERIES, potentially affecting up to 2,553 vehicles.
Recall 06V311000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 1,369 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." AN INTERNAL CONTROL AND CHECK VALVE WITHIN THE AIR BRAKE APPLICATION VALVE ASSEMBLY WAS CONFIGURED IMPROPERLY, PREVENTING AIR FROM FLOWING THROUGH THE BRAKE SYSTEM AS DESIGNED. IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY STOP, THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE WOULD BE INCREASED.
Consequence: IF STOPPING DISTANCE WAS LIMITED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BRAKE APPLICATION VALVE ASSEMBLY ON C-SERIES OR REROUTE THE AIR BRAKE LINES ON T-SERIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND ISUZU...
View full details →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 T-SERIES
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 CHEVROLET T-SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WATER FROM OUTSIDE LEAKS INTO TRUCK BEHIND DASHBOARD, WHEN A/C IS RUNNING. WATER LEAKS ONTO CARPET - CENTER OF TRUCK UNDER DASH, TO CARPET UNDER GAS PEDDLE. WATER COULD BE LEAKING ALSO ONTO INTERIOR ELECTRICAL WIRING BEHIND DASHBOARD, HAVE SOME CONCERN FOR DAMAGE TO INTERIOR CAUSED BY WATER LEAKING INTO VEHICLE. *NM
Safety Rating for the 2006 CHEVROLET T-SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 CHEVROLET T-SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 CHEVROLET T-SERIES
General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2006 CHEVROLET T-SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PI0800A — STEERING
This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the electronic power steering control module for comments regarding a indicator lamp illuminated and DTC C0544 and U0415 set.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 CHEVROLET T-SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET T-SERIES
- 2001 CHEVROLET T-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2002 CHEVROLET T-SERIES — 3 complaints
- 2003 CHEVROLET T-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET T-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET T-SERIES (current)
- 2007 CHEVROLET T-SERIES — 2 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET T-SERIES — 1 complaint
- 2009 CHEVROLET T-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2010 CHEVROLET T-SERIES — 0 complaints
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