2006 GMC W4500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 2006 GMC W4500 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Diesel (1 report).

3Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your W4500?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2006 GMC W4500 recalls

Fuel Tank May Corrode and Leak, Creating Fire Risk

Recall 15V704Oct 26, 201513,671 vehicles affected

The fuel tank on these trucks may corrode over time and develop leaks.

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 10V636Dec 15, 20102,992 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Diesel

Recall 08V251Jun 5, 200816,859 vehicles affected

Most common 2006 GMC W4500 problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Diesel1
Electrical System1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

What owners report

2015-03-22, Fuel/Propulsion System
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 VEHICLE HAS COME A LOOSE FROM THE ENGINE TWICE BREAKING THE FOUR LUG NUTS THAT HOLD THE FUEL PUMP TO THE ENGINE, WHICH ALSO CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK. *TR
2013-12-31, Electrical System
TRUCK IS WARMING UP VERY EASY AND THE ALARM IS TURNING ON AFTER DRIVE COUPLE MILES. *TR
2011-10-24, Fuel System, Diesel
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GENERAL MOTOR COMPANY W4500. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED, AND THE CONTACT NOTICED THERE WAS DIESEL FUEL LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC AND WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THE VIN DID NOT QUALIFY FOR NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER :08V251000(FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 155,000.

2006 GMC W4500 questions

Does the 2006 GMC W4500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2006 GMC W4500: Fuel Tank May Corrode and Leak, Creating Fire Risk; Engine And Engine Cooling; Fuel System, Diesel. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 GMC W4500?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Diesel (1), Electrical System (1), Fuel/Propulsion System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2006 GMC W4500 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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