2006 CHEVROLET W4500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2006 CHEVROLET W4500
The 2006 CHEVROLET W4500 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 CHEVROLET W4500
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2006 CHEVROLET W4500, potentially affecting up to 33,522 vehicles.
Recall 15V704000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 13,671 vehicles affected
Defect: Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Isuzu NPR and NPR-HD and Chevrolet W3500 and W4500 trucks manufactured March 16, 2005, to August 13, 2008 and 2006-2008 GMC W3500 and W4500 trucks manufactured July 18, 2005, to August 13, 2008. The affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may corrode and leak fuel.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Isuzu issued an interim notification to owners on December 18, 2015. The recall began on April 8, 2016. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.
View full details →Recall 10V636000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 2,992 vehicles affected
Defect: ISUZU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2007 ISUZU NPR, NQR, NRR, GMC W3500, W4500, W5500, AND CHEVROLET W3500, W4500, AND W5500 VEHICLES. THE OIL PIPE BOLTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY DURING THE VEHICLE PRODUCTION PROCESS. IF NOT ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED, THE BOLT MAY LOOSEN AFTER PROLONGED VEHICLE OPERATION, WHICH CAN RESULT IN OIL SEEPAGE OR LEAKAGE FROM THE PACKING SEALS. IN...
Consequence: IF THE ENGINE SEIZES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, THE VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE SUDDEN DECELERATION LEADING TO AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PACKING SEALS WITH NEW ONES AND THE BOLT WILL BE TIGHTENED WITH A SPECIFIED TORQUE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ISUZU AT...
View full details →Recall 08V251000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
| 16,859 vehicles affected
Defect: ISUZU IS RECALLING 16,859 MY 2006-2007 ISUZU NPR, NQR, NRR, GMC W3500, W4500, W5500 AND CHEVROLET W3500, W4500, W5500 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES. DIESEL FUEL MAY SEEP OR LEAK FROM THE FUEL PIPE AT THE UPPER OR LOWER FUEL PORT ON THE DIESEL FUEL SUPPLY PUMP.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND IF NO SEEPAGE OR LEAKAGE IS DETECTED, THE FUEL PIPE FITTINGS WILL BE TIGHTENED. IF SEEPAGE OR LEAKAGE IS DETECTED, THE FUEL SUPPLY PUMP WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE. THE RECALL WILL...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 CHEVROLET W4500
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 CHEVROLET W4500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CHEVY W4500 CONTINUES TO STALL/STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE DEALER CONTINUES TO CHARGE ME TO REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER. THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO GET WORST WITH REGARDS TO THE FREQUENCY OF THESE SUDDEN STOPS. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO ME AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2006 CHEVROLET W4500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 CHEVROLET W4500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 CHEVROLET W4500
General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2006 CHEVROLET W4500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
05555 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PROGRAM BULLETIN (CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM)-AISIN ATF LEVEL GAUGE INCORRECT LENGTH. *SC
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 CHEVROLET W4500
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2006 CHEVROLET W4500.
Investigation PE10049 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN Closed
Opened:
Engine Cooling Fan Fracture
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET W4500
- 2001 CHEVROLET W4500 — 0 complaints
- 2003 CHEVROLET W4500 — 1 complaint
- 2004 CHEVROLET W4500 — 1 complaint
- 2005 CHEVROLET W4500 — 2 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET W4500 (current)
- 2007 CHEVROLET W4500 — 4 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET W4500 — 0 complaints
- 2009 CHEVROLET W4500 — 0 complaints
- 2010 CHEVROLET W4500 — 1 complaint
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