2006 Chevrolet C4500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel (2) · Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (148)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Engine 2024-12-18 · 03-06-01-023I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
Engine 2024-10-07 · 03-06-01-023H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
Showing the 6 most recent of 148 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2013-03-02 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel · 15,904 mi“driver heard a loud pop while driving on the highway. pulled over and saw coolant dripping from the underside of the vehicle. opening the hood he saw the fan shroud was broken. after being towed we realized that the fan had broken and pieces had hit the shroud shredding it and sending a piece into the radiator. *tr…”
2011-08-04 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 60,200 mi“accelerating from stop light, 5:45 cst, 92 degrees/humid, 15mph, 150' into intersection loud noise. cooling fan disintegrated & took out all hoses, radiator & both radiator shrouds. currently at dealer, lower radiator hose no longer made. *tr…”
2010-09-16 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel · 62,000 mi“recently, the fan exploded on my 2006 chevrolet c-4500 and destroyed the cowling around the fan and tore holes in the radiator and hoses into the intercooler. i was pulling a heavy 5th wheel rv. glad it did not happen when i was changing the fuel filter a few days before. updated 09/23/10 *bf the consumer stated the fan blade failed. the outer r…”
2009-06-10 · Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · 31,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet c4500. the contact stated that there were nuts that hold the bearings and wheels together, including a special one for just the wheel. one of the nuts is loose and moves back and forth. the failure chews away at the tread of the spindle that holds the axle. if the tread continues to disintegrate, the wheel c…”
2008-12-16 · Seats“truck has optional air suspension seats. seat relies on compressor and tank to be raised otherwise seat will remain in lowest position. this may leave driver in too low a position to drive comfortably and see the road effectively. truck has repeatedly had compressor, relay, pressure switch failures. dealer has replaced compressor, relay, and pressu…”
2006-06-23 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 211 mi“dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle would not start right after the vehicle was driven home from the dealership. the next day, the dealer jump started the vehicle however when the vehicle was taken home it would not start again. after dealer repaired the vehicle, the brake service light illuminated and there was difficulty applying pressure …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.