2006 Chevrolet C4500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C4500 years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Chevrolet C4500. That is the most of any C4500 model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 60,200 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Chevrolet C4500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 50% | 60,200 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | 211 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 17% | 211 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 17% | 31,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Chevrolet C4500 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Trailer hitches
Problem: Knapheide is recalling 108 my 2006-2008 pro series truck beds equipped with an icc bumper which included a provision for a ball hitch. There may be an insufficient weld attaching the hitch channel to the supporting structure.
Risk: This could result in bending of the hitch channel or the hitch could be pulled off the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Knapheide will offer two remedies to its customers: (1) for those customers who do not use the hitch, the hitch will be removed from the truck bed and replaced with an icc bumper; or (2) for those customers who need a hitch, a receiver hitch assembly will be added to the existing hitch assembly and all suspect weld joints will be re welded. The recall began on august 15, 2008. Owners may contact knapheide at 1-877-473-5763.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Driver heard a loud pop while driving on the highway. Pulled over and saw coolant dripping from the underside of the vehicle. Opening the hood he saw the fan shroud was broken. After being towed we realized that the fan had broken and pieces had hit the shroud shredding it and sending a piece into…
Accelerating from stop light, 5:45 cst, 92 degrees/humid, 15mph, 150' into intersection loud noise. Cooling fan disintegrated & took out all hoses, radiator & both radiator shrouds. Currently at dealer, lower radiator hose no longer made. *tr
Recently, the fan exploded on my 2006 chevrolet c-4500 and destroyed the cowling around the fan and tore holes in the radiator and hoses into the intercooler. I was pulling a heavy 5th wheel rv. Glad it did not happen when i was changing the fuel filter a few days before. Updated 09/23/10 *bf the…
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet c4500. The contact stated that there were nuts that hold the bearings and wheels together, including a special one for just the wheel. One of the nuts is loose and moves back and forth. The failure chews away at the tread of the spindle that holds the axle. If…
Truck has optional air suspension seats. Seat relies on compressor and tank to be raised otherwise seat will remain in lowest position. This may leave driver in too low a position to drive comfortably and see the road effectively. Truck has repeatedly had compressor, relay, pressure switch…
Other Chevrolet C4500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 C4500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 C4500 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 | 6 | 1 |
| 2005 C4500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 C4500 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 C4500 | 5 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet C4500?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, seats problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Chevrolet C4500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Chevrolet C4500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C4500 model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.