2006 GMC C4500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C4500 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 GMC C4500. That ranks 2nd out of 6 C4500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 156,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 GMC 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 | 1 | 25% | 156,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 2,200 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 25% | 1,140 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 GMC C4500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 GMC C4500.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine Cooling Fan Fracture (PE10049) — opened Dec 7, 2010, closed Feb 17, 2012.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Pulling a loaded trailer up a steep grade on a major highway. Speed was approx. 40mph. Driver hear a "clunk" noise then the low coolant light came on and then the engine temp started to rise. Pulled over and there was coolant leaking from the front of the truck. Upon further inspection the bottom…
One side of seat back is unhinged and the driver's back gets suddenly shifted around without warning. 2) defroster and heating vents do not work 3) mirrors are badly corroded and unadjustable, it is owned by peapod by stop and shop and they couldn't care less about fixing this, very dangerous…
Dt*: the contact stated when the vehicle was traveling 70 mph on clear dry road conditions, traffic stopped abruptly, which required emergency braking of the vehicle. The brakes shuddered violently. When the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, the problem was not identified, although the brakes…
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling no particular, the transmission downshifted into first gear. The vehicle was pulled over and the dealership sent a technician to the vehicle to deprogrammed the codes to drive the vehicle to the dealership. An internal wire harness, pins connectors, and…
Other GMC C4500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 C4500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 C4500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 C4500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 C4500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 C4500 | 6 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 GMC C4500?
Owners most often report engine, power train, seats problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 GMC C4500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 GMC 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.