2006 Gmc C4500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (147)
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 147 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2014-01-23 · Engine · 156,000 mi“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 radiator hose had been cut from the fan that explode…”
2012-01-24 · Visibility“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 vehicle the parent corporation of peapod and stop an…”
2006-11-08 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 1,140 mi“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 were rebuilt. the manufacturer was not alerted.…”
2006-11-01 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 2,200 mi“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 solenoid were replaced, but the problem persisted.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.