Gmc C4500 2006
Model C4500 made in 2006 by Gmc got 2 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 45 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding communications, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling). There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive, suspension.
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 | |||||
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EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||||||||||||||||
08E004000 | INTERMOTIVE VEHICLE CONTROLS | E (Equipment) | 250 | 11/20/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/07/2008 | 01/08/2008 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Certain intermotive wheelchair lift interlock, p/no. ilis605-h3 ilis activation kit (interlock option for gateway 401) sold for use as aftermarket for 2005 - 2008 chevy 560 (c4500 and c5500 kodiak) 6.6l diesel vehicles which a protection diode was used. the diode can be exposed to voltage spikes greater than what it can withstand. the diode could fail, which could prevent vehicle interlock operation when a wheelchair lift is deployed. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Should the diode fail, it will be possible to move the vehicle with the wheelchair deployed, which could result in injury to anyone using the lift. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Intermotive will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall began on november 20, 2007. owners can contact intermotive toll-free at 1-800-969-6080. this recall only pertains to aftermarket intermotive wheelchair lifts and has no relation to any original equipment installed on chevrlot and gmc vehicles manufactured by general motors. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
07E086000 | LINK MANUFACTURING, LTD | E (Equipment) | 367 | 06/07/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/16/2007 | 10/16/2007 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Certain link ultraride rear air suspension systems, model 8m000070, sold for installation as aftermarket equipment on gm chassis models 4500 and 5500, ambulances and shuttle buses. the axle side lateral control bracket of the suspension has cracked in some cases. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the lateral control rod bracket fractures, the handling of the vehicle will be adversely affected, including possible loss of vehicle control. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Link will notify owners and provide repair kits free of charge and will reimburse for labor and inspection costs. the recall began june 7, 2007. owners can contact link toll-free at 1-800-222-6283. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket link suspension systems and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicle manufactured by general motors.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 |
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COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY | |||||
SB05-08-133-001B | 09/01/2009 | 10033631 | Isuzu/gmc/chevrolet: diagnostic information for inoperative air seats, air horn and/or exhaust brake and release of new auxiliary air compressor relay and pressure switch on rpo k16 vehicles. *pe | 08/30/2010 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
SB-09-06-03-004A | 09/01/2009 | SB-09-06-03-004B | 10032332 | Gm/hummer/saab: intermittent illumination of mil, service lamps, service messages, or dtc set by various control modules-diagnosing and repairing fretting corrosion (disconnect affected connector and apply dielectric lubricant). | 03/05/2010 |
3721 | 10019444 | Service vme - glow plug control module calibrations on tis data 2.5. *tt | 03/15/2006 | ||
3570 | 10017416 | Diesel engine glow plug control module causing no communication with gmlan. *tt | 11/07/2005 | ||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
SB-09-06-03-004A | 09/01/2009 | SB-09-06-03-004B | 10032332 | Gm/hummer/saab: intermittent illumination of mil, service lamps, service messages, or dtc set by various control modules-diagnosing and repairing fretting corrosion (disconnect affected connector and apply dielectric lubricant). | 03/05/2010 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
PIE-0129 | 10/01/2010 | 10037128 | Gm: there may be an engine coolant leak or knock noise. there could be an engine cooling fan break. *rm | 05/09/2011 | |
PIE-0129 | 10/01/2010 | 10037128 | Ready | 05/09/2011 | |
3650 | 10018969 | Engine overheating no coolant flow. *tt | 01/26/2006 | ||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
PIE-0169 | 04/01/2011 | 10038749 | Ready | 06/27/2011 | |
PIE-0169 | 04/01/2011 | 10038749 | Gm: there is an engine coolant leak or engine knock noise. the engine coolant fan may have broken. 2005-2007 kodiak/top kick. *rm | 06/27/2011 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
PIE-0129 | 10/01/2010 | 10037128 | Ready | 05/09/2011 | |
PIE-0129 | 10/01/2010 | 10037128 | Gm: there may be an engine coolant leak or knock noise. there could be an engine cooling fan break. *rm | 05/09/2011 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
040604001 | 12/01/2006 | 040604001C | 10011126 | Various intermittent driveability conditions - hesitation, lack of power, etc. *tt | 01/03/2005 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
SB-08-06-04-029B | 07/01/2009 | SB-08-06-04-029C | 10030123 | General motors: lbz, lly, lmm mil/ses light n dtc p0087-fuel rail pressure (frp) too low, lack of performance, no power, engine runs rough, no start (diagnose fuel system components). *pe updated 3/1/10. *pe | 08/05/2009 |
060601006 | 03/01/2006 | 10019849 | Information on 2006 6.6 lbz lly duramax diesel engine cylinder head gasket change - new head gasket and torque specification. *tt | 05/05/2006 | |
3722 | 10019439 | Diesel engine extended idle smoke. *tt | 03/14/2006 | ||
3647 | 10018605 | Diesel engine vibration felt at all rpm. *tt | 01/06/2006 | ||
3504 | 3504A | 10016491 | Hard start hot only after the engine has reached operating temperature and then shut off. *tt | 09/14/2005 | |
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
3294B | 3294D | 10013531 | Inaccurate speedometer. *tt | 04/21/2005 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||||
3564 | 10017412 | Engineering investigation on the 2006 6.6 diesel injectors. *tt | 11/07/2005 | ||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||||
05196 | 09/21/2005 | 10017530 | Gmc has modified the fuel tank and chassis design on certain vehicles resulting in a change to jerr-dan's installation of the fuel filler and vent hoses on standard duty carriers. jerr-dan technical bulletin. *tt | 11/09/2005 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
3616 | 10018560 | Service vme - 2006 duramax diesel engine fuel system components are not interchangeable with earlier year model vehicles. *tt | 01/06/2006 | ||
3491 | 3491A | 10017016 | Highway speed excessive smoke and fuel knock. *tt | 10/20/2005 | |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
4488 | 12/13/2007 | 4488A | 10023475 | Right outside door handle inoperative. *nj | 12/13/2007 |
POWER TRAIN | |||||
020730042A | 01/01/2006 | 020730042B | 10000183 | Allison transmission service repairs. *tt | 02/14/2003 |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
3661 | 10018918 | Lct1000 intermittent no drive engagement when cold. *tt | 01/24/2006 | ||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 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 | |
SEATS | |||||
SB05-08-133-001B | 09/01/2009 | 10033631 | Isuzu/gmc/chevrolet: diagnostic information for inoperative air seats, air horn and/or exhaust brake and release of new auxiliary air compressor relay and pressure switch on rpo k16 vehicles. *pe | 08/30/2010 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
PI-00983A | 06/01/2011 | 10039488 | Ready | 08/01/2011 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - COMPRESSOR | |||||
SB05-08-133-001B | 09/01/2009 | 10033631 | Isuzu/gmc/chevrolet: diagnostic information for inoperative air seats, air horn and/or exhaust brake and release of new auxiliary air compressor relay and pressure switch on rpo k16 vehicles. *pe | 08/30/2010 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - LOW PRESSURE WARNING | |||||
SB05-08-133-001B | 09/01/2009 | 10033631 | Isuzu/gmc/chevrolet: diagnostic information for inoperative air seats, air horn and/or exhaust brake and release of new auxiliary air compressor relay and pressure switch on rpo k16 vehicles. *pe | 08/30/2010 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
PIT-4515A | 10/01/2009 | 10032452 | Gmc/chevrolet: service brake soon indicator with dtc c0272. some customers may state the service brake soon indicator comes on. may also comment the audible brake warning buzzer is sounding. *pe | 03/26/2010 | |
PIT-4935 | 10/01/2009 | 10032455 | Chevrolet/gmc: brake assist pump motor on and warning light/chime. owners may comment when turning the steering wheel with the brake applied that the hydraulic brake assist pump turns on and the brake warning lamp and chime may sound. mo | 03/26/2010 | |
3479 | 09/01/2008 | 3479D | 10014886 | Location of auxiliary brake control harness/wire u86 option. *tt updated 12/2/08. *pe | 05/11/2005 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
PI-00983A | 06/01/2011 | 10039488 | Ready | 08/01/2011 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||||
PIT-4935 | 10/01/2009 | 10032455 | Chevrolet/gmc: brake assist pump motor on and warning light/chime. owners may comment when turning the steering wheel with the brake applied that the hydraulic brake assist pump turns on and the brake warning lamp and chime may sound. mo | 03/26/2010 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC | |||||
PIT-4935 | 10/01/2009 | 10032455 | Chevrolet/gmc: brake assist pump motor on and warning light/chime. owners may comment when turning the steering wheel with the brake applied that the hydraulic brake assist pump turns on and the brake warning lamp and chime may sound. mo | 03/26/2010 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
SB05-08-133-001B | 09/01/2009 | 10033631 | Isuzu/gmc/chevrolet: diagnostic information for inoperative air seats, air horn and/or exhaust brake and release of new auxiliary air compressor relay and pressure switch on rpo k16 vehicles. *pe | 08/30/2010 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
08-08-64-005 | 04/01/2008 | 10025183 | Passenger side front outside door handle inoperative (replace outside door handle). *pe | 07/16/2008 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||||
050857004 | 12/01/2005 | 10019585 | Water intrusion into cab (inspect/replace roof marker lamp lens/bolts). *ak | 03/30/2006 | |
SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR | |||||
PIT-5033 | 09/01/2010 | 10036044 | Chevrolet/gmc: replacement rear stabilizer bar (relocate link brackets). if the rear stabilizer bar needs replacing, the new bar is shorter and will require relocation of the stabilizer bar link brackets. *pe | 03/09/2011 | |
TIRES | |||||
050310020 | 01/01/2008 | 050310020A | 10019584 | Use of nitrogen gas in tires. *ak 2008 and prior gm passenger cars & trucks (including saturn) also 2008 and prior hummer h2, h3, saab 9-7x. updated 5/12/08. *nj | 03/30/2006 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||
PE10049 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/07/2010 | Cooling Fan Blade Fracture | |||
Odi has received 4 voqs (10354812, 10355916, 10355082, & 10355740) reporting a cooling fan blade fracture.while no injuries have been reported to date, a fan blade could separate and be ejected forcefully when the hood is raised for purposes such as vehicle servicing and the ejected pieces may injure persons in the proximity of the affected vehicle. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
11/01/2006 | 2200 | 1 | 09/30/2005 |
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. | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
11/07/2006 | 1140 | 1 | 10/21/2006 |
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. |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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FL | OCALA | SULLIVAN PONTIAC GMC | 352-620-0008 | |
PA | ALTOONA | FIORE GMC |