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#BS-2006-CHEC75-B8782006 Chevrolet C7500
Based on reports from 2 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.
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Based on 2 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
1 owners reported structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments issues — failures commonly reported around 41K miles.
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Top cost driver: Structure:body:tailgate:hinge And Attachments (1 reports).
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2006 Chevrolet C7500: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Structure:body:tailgate:hinge And Attachments Issues
Structure:body:tailgate:hinge And Attachments complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 2006 Chevrolet C7500, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 40,577 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 41K-mile mark.
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery Issues
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 2006 Chevrolet C7500, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
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Recall History (2 recalls)
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED SR-7 BENDIX BRAKE VALVES, THE CHECK VALVE INSIDE THE VALVE CAVITY MAY NOT PROPERLY SET, CAUSING INTERNAL AIR LEAKAGE. IF THE CHECK VALVE DOES NOT PROPERLY SEAT, THE RESULTING LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Monroe Truck Equipment (Monroe) is recalling certain model year 2006, 2008 and 2009 Chevrolet C7500 vehicles, 2005-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles, and 2009 Ford F-350, and F-450 vehicles, equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
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NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 2 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
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