Chevrolet G1500 2006
Model G1500 made in 2006 by Chevrolet got 5 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, power train and steering. Technical service bulletines regarding seat belts, structure. There was one recall concerning wheels .
Model 2006
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS - CAP/COVER/HUB | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E106000 | FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 130000 | 02/07/2008 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/17/2007 | 12/19/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain federal-mogul replacement wheel hub assemblies with the brand names: national, carquest p/nos. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, and 515060, shipped between january 23, 2006, and december 20, 2007, sold for light duty and medium duty trucks. the inboard retention nut used to maintain hub bearing assembly can loosen resulting in an abs light indication, noise, and/or wheel separation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Wheel separation can result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Federal-mogul will notify customers and will replace the hub assembly free of charge. the recall began on february 7, 2008. owners can contact federal-mogul toll-free at 877-489-6659. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to replacement national, carquest wheel hub assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors or ford.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 10/10/2006 | 4000 | 4 | 09/30/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet g1500. while driving 10 mph, the contact noticed a clunking noise coming from the steering column. the steering became loose when maneuvering the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the intermediate shaft and bearings failed. the vehicle was repaired. he called the manufacturer and was informed to call nhtsa and file a complaint. the failure mileage was 4,000 and current mileage was 46,000. updated 07/01/09 *bf the consumer stated the steering would get slack in it and a noise would be present every 3,000 to 4,000 miles. the dealership tightened and greased it, but the problem would eventually return. the intermediate shaft was replaced along with the idler arms, pitman arms and seals. the sun roof glass track was cracking, the exhaust was leaking, the differential was leaking, the driveshaft fell out of the vehicle. updated 07/02/09.*jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 10/10/2006 | 4000 | 4 | 09/30/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet g1500. while driving 10 mph, the contact noticed a clunking noise coming from the steering column. the steering became loose when maneuvering the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the intermediate shaft and bearings failed. the vehicle was repaired. he called the manufacturer and was informed to call nhtsa and file a complaint. the failure mileage was 4,000 and current mileage was 46,000. updated 07/01/09 *bf the consumer stated the steering would get slack in it and a noise would be present every 3,000 to 4,000 miles. the dealership tightened and greased it, but the problem would eventually return. the intermediate shaft was replaced along with the idler arms, pitman arms and seals. the sun roof glass track was cracking, the exhaust was leaking, the differential was leaking, the driveshaft fell out of the vehicle. updated 07/02/09.*jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 10/10/2006 | 4000 | 4 | 09/30/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet g1500. while driving 10 mph, the contact noticed a clunking noise coming from the steering column. the steering became loose when maneuvering the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the intermediate shaft and bearings failed. the vehicle was repaired. he called the manufacturer and was informed to call nhtsa and file a complaint. the failure mileage was 4,000 and current mileage was 46,000. updated 07/01/09 *bf the consumer stated the steering would get slack in it and a noise would be present every 3,000 to 4,000 miles. the dealership tightened and greased it, but the problem would eventually return. the intermediate shaft was replaced along with the idler arms, pitman arms and seals. the sun roof glass track was cracking, the exhaust was leaking, the differential was leaking, the driveshaft fell out of the vehicle. updated 07/02/09.*jb | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 10/10/2006 | 4000 | 4 | 09/30/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet g1500. while driving 10 mph, the contact noticed a clunking noise coming from the steering column. the steering became loose when maneuvering the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the intermediate shaft and bearings failed. the vehicle was repaired. he called the manufacturer and was informed to call nhtsa and file a complaint. the failure mileage was 4,000 and current mileage was 46,000. updated 07/01/09 *bf the consumer stated the steering would get slack in it and a noise would be present every 3,000 to 4,000 miles. the dealership tightened and greased it, but the problem would eventually return. the intermediate shaft was replaced along with the idler arms, pitman arms and seals. the sun roof glass track was cracking, the exhaust was leaking, the differential was leaking, the driveshaft fell out of the vehicle. updated 07/02/09.*jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/10/2006 | 4000 | 4 | 09/30/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet g1500. while driving 10 mph, the contact noticed a clunking noise coming from the steering column. the steering became loose when maneuvering the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the intermediate shaft and bearings failed. the vehicle was repaired. he called the manufacturer and was informed to call nhtsa and file a complaint. the failure mileage was 4,000 and current mileage was 46,000. updated 07/01/09 *bf the consumer stated the steering would get slack in it and a noise would be present every 3,000 to 4,000 miles. the dealership tightened and greased it, but the problem would eventually return. the intermediate shaft was replaced along with the idler arms, pitman arms and seals. the sun roof glass track was cracking, the exhaust was leaking, the differential was leaking, the driveshaft fell out of the vehicle. updated 07/02/09.*jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OK | ARDMORE | 73401 | BRAD FENTON | 580-223-3250 |