2006 GMC W4500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2006 GMC W4500, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2006 GMC W4500
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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Tank assembly (fuel system)
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Isuzu NPR and NPR-HD and Chevrolet W3500 and W4500 trucks manufactured March 16, 2005, to August 13, 2008 and 2006-2008 GMC W3500 and W4500 trucks manufactured July 18, 2005, to August 13, 2008. The affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may…
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Isuzu issued an interim notification to owners on December 18, 2015. The recall began on April 8, 2016. Owners may contact Isuzu…
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Engine and engine cooling
Isuzu is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 isuzu npr, nqr, nrr, GMC w3500, w4500, w5500, and chevrolet w3500, w4500, and w5500 vehicles. The oil pipe bolts were not tightened properly during the vehicle production process. If not adequately tightened, the bolt may loosen after prolonged vehicle operation, which can result in oil…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the packing seals with new ones and the bolt will be tightened with a specified torque. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on january 28, 2011. Owners may…
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Fuel system, diesel
Isuzu is recalling 16,859 my 2006-2007 isuzu npr, nqr, nrr, GMC w3500, w4500, w5500 and chevrolet w3500, w4500, w5500 trucks equipped with diesel engines. Diesel fuel may seep or leak from the fuel pipe at the upper or lower fuel port on the diesel fuel supply pump.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and if no seepage or leakage is detected, the fuel pipe fittings will be tightened. If seepage or leakage is detected, the fuel supply pump will be replaced with a new one. The recall…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 GMC W4500 have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 162,500 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Hello i have had several recurring issues with my fuel pump system. I have had one actual fuel line break in half and pour diesel out while i was driving down the road. Also the fuel pump on the vehic”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 22, 2015 · Fuel/propulsion system
“Truck is warming up very easy and the alarm is turning on after drive couple miles. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 31, 2013 · Electrical system
Compare GMC W4500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC W4500 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 GMC W4500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 GMC W4500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 GMC W4500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 GMC W4500 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 GMC W4500 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 GMC W4500 | 3 | 3 |
| 2007 GMC W4500 | 4 | 2 |
| 2008 GMC W4500 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 GMC W4500 | 3 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2006 GMC W4500
How do I know if my 2006 GMC W4500 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2006 GMC W4500; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V251000).
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.
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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.