2006 Chevrolet C8500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C8500 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Chevrolet C8500. That is the most of any C8500 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner 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 C8500 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% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2006 Chevrolet C8500 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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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.
Check engine light on, oil pressure light on, reduce engine power light on, service vehicle soon light on, all interior and exterior lights were running, car would not hold a charge. Car towed into shop where they changed the battery. *nm
Other Chevrolet C8500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 C8500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 C8500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet C8500?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Chevrolet C8500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Chevrolet C8500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C8500 model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.