2006 GMC W4500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 GMC W4500
The 2006 GMC W4500 has received a total of 3 safety complaints 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. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Fuel System Diesel (1 complaint), and Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 GMC W4500
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2006 GMC 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 GMC W4500
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 GMC W4500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Diesel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
HELLO I HAVE HAD SEVERAL RECURRING ISSUES WITH MY FUEL PUMP SYSTEM. I HAVE HAD ONE ACTUAL FUEL LINE BREAK IN HALF AND POUR DIESEL OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. ALSO THE FUEL PUMP ON THE VEHICLE HAS COME A LOOSE FROM THE ENGINE TWICE BREAKING THE FOUR LUG NUTS THAT HOLD THE FUEL PUMP TO THE ENGINE, WHICH ALSO CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK. *TR
TRUCK IS WARMING UP VERY EASY AND THE ALARM IS TURNING ON AFTER DRIVE COUPLE MILES. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GENERAL MOTOR COMPANY W4500. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED, AND THE CONTACT NOTICED THERE WAS DIESEL FUEL LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC AND WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THE VIN DID NOT QUALIFY FOR NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER :08V251000(FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 155,000.
Safety Rating for the 2006 GMC W4500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 GMC W4500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 GMC W4500
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 GMC W4500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC W4500
- 2001 GMC W4500 — 2 complaints
- 2003 GMC W4500 — 1 complaint
- 2004 GMC W4500 — 2 complaints
- 2005 GMC W4500 — 0 complaints
- 2006 GMC W4500 (current)
- 2007 GMC W4500 — 3 complaints
- 2008 GMC W4500 — 0 complaints
- 2009 GMC W4500 — 0 complaints
- 2010 GMC W4500 — 0 complaints
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