2006 Chevrolet C7500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C7500 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Chevrolet C7500. That ranks 2nd out of 8 C7500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 40,577 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Chevrolet C7500 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 | 100% | 40,577 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 100% | 40,577 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2006 Chevrolet C7500 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system
Problem: Monroe Truck Equipment (Monroe) is recalling certain model year 2006, 2008 and 2009 Chevrolet C7500 vehicles, 2005-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles, and 2009 Ford F-350, and F-450 vehicles, equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Risk: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Monroe will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2014. Owners may contact Monroe at 1-608-328-8127.
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Problem: 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.
Risk: The delayed parking brake application can occur without warning, leading to unintended vehicle rollaway increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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.
Monday, 10/15/07 vehicle would not start in the a.m. Vehicle was jumped started proceeded immediately to dealer. Explained to service dept vehicle would not start however, all interior lights were working but vehicle would not start. Service dept had vehicle all day could not find anything wrong…
Other Chevrolet C7500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 C7500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 C7500 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 C7500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 C7500 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 C7500 | 2 | 3 |
| 1999 C7500 | 0 | 4 |
| 1998 C7500 | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet C7500?
Owners most often report electrical system, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Chevrolet C7500?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Chevrolet C7500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C7500 model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.