2006 Chevrolet C4500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2006 Chevrolet C4500, and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2006 Chevrolet C4500
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Trailer hitches
Knapheide is recalling 108 my 2006-2008 pro series truck beds equipped with an icc bumper which included a provision for a ball hitch. There may be an insufficient weld attaching the hitch channel to the supporting structure.
Remedy: Knapheide will offer two remedies to its customers: (1) for those customers who do not use the hitch, the hitch will be removed from the truck bed and replaced with an icc bumper; or (2) for those customers who need a…
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Chevrolet C4500 have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 33,863 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 re”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 2, 2013 · Engine and engine cooling
“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 deale”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 4, 2011 · Engine and engine cooling
Compare Chevrolet C4500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet C4500 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Chevrolet C4500 | 1 | 5 |
| 2004 Chevrolet C4500 | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 Chevrolet C4500 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 Chevrolet C4500 | 1 | 6 |
| 2007 Chevrolet C4500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 Chevrolet C4500 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2006 Chevrolet C4500
How do I know if my 2006 Chevrolet C4500 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2006 Chevrolet C4500; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V344000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
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- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.