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2006 Chevrolet C7500

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Oct 26, 2007
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Feb 11, 2014
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2006 Chevrolet C7500, most frequently naming the body & structure and electrical categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 117 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure150.0%
  • Electrical150.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
14V070000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Feb 11, 2014
22 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy: 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.
Monroe Truck EquipmentView on NHTSA.gov
06V254000

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

Jul 13, 2006
1,184 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: THE DELAYED PARKING BRAKE APPLICATION CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING, LEADING TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: 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.
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.Manufacturer number 06054View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Body & structureElectrical
Filed Oct 26, 2007

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. BATTERY WAS CHECKED OUT IT WAS OK. MONDAY NIGHT (10/15/07) VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AFTER BEING IN SERVICE ALL DAY. VEHICLE WAS JUMPED STARTED AGAIN TO GET ME HOME. TUESDAY (10/16/07) AM VEHICLE STARTED WENT TO WORK. CHECKED VEH AROUND 10:30 AM VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. VEHICLE HAD TO BE JUMPED STARTED IMMEDIATELY WENT TO DEALERSHIP COMPLAINING OF THE PROBLEM. A DEVICE WAS PLACED IN VEHICLE CHECKING THE MILLA AMP DRAW. TRACED PROBLEM TO FAULTY GATE MODULE WAS DRAINING ON BATTERY (IN OTHER WORDS TERRORIZING BATTERY) PREVENTING VEHICLE FROM STARTING. CALLED GM CUSTOMER SERVICE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT BEING REIMBURSED. WORDS THAT WERE USED BY GM WERE MALFUNCTION, FAULTY PART. I STRONGLY FEEL THIS IS A DEFECTIVE PART. TAILGATE MODULE & BATTERY HAD TO BE REPLACED. I ASKED FOR ORIGINAL PART BACK IN CASE IT NEEDS TO BE INSPECTED. *TR

NHTSA ID
10207036
Incident
Oct 15, 2007
Mileage
40,577 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

PIP5601C

This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.

PIT5074R

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

PIT5074R

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

PIT5074R

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

02-00-89-002X

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).

PIT3271P

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Chevrolet C7500 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2009010—
2008000—
2007110—
2006Viewing120—
2005000—
2004000—
2003000—
2002010—
2001020—
2000230—
1999040—
1998020—
1997000—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.