2006 Chevrolet C6500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C6500 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Chevrolet C6500. That ranks 2nd out of 7 C6500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 5,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Chevrolet C6500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 5,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 50% | 63,925 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Chevrolet C6500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Chevrolet C6500.
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.
Starting the vehicle after sundown the low beam head lights did not automatically come on, i attempted to turn them on manually with the light switch handle and they still would come on. The fog lights and the high beams able to come on. *tr
Truck shuts down in transit. Continual electrical problems since purchased. *tr
Other Chevrolet C6500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 C6500 | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 C6500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 C6500 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 C6500 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 C6500 | 1 | 4 |
| 1998 C6500 | 1 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet C6500?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Chevrolet C6500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Chevrolet C6500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C6500 model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.