Does the 2006 Chevrolet C4500 have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: trailer hitches, equipment adaptive/mobility, suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2006 Chevrolet C4500 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Chevrolet dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2006 Chevrolet C4500?

6 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2006 Chevrolet C4500 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2006 Chevrolet C4500. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Chevrolet been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Chevrolet dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2006 Chevrolet C4500 recalls, newest first

July 28, 2008NHTSA 08V344000108 vehicles potentially affected

Trailer hitches

Summary: Knapheide is recalling 108 my 2006-2008 pro series truck beds equipped with an icc bumper which included a provision for a ball hitch. There may be an insufficient weld attaching the hitch channel to the supporting structure.
Consequence: This could result in bending of the hitch channel or the hitch could be pulled off the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Knapheide will offer two remedies to its customers: (1) for those customers who do not use the hitch, the hitch will be removed from the truck bed and replaced with an icc bumper; or (2) for those customers who need a hitch, a receiver hitch assembly will be added to the existing hitch assembly and all suspect weld joints will be re welded. The recall began on August 15, 2008. Owners may contact knapheide at 1-877-473-5763.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 7, 2008NHTSA 08E004000250 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

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: 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.
Remedy: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 16, 2007NHTSA 07E086000367 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

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: If the lateral control rod bracket fractures, the handling of the vehicle will be adversely affected, including possible loss of vehicle control.
Remedy: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet C4500 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel2
Electrical system1
Engine and engine cooling1
Hydraulic1
Seats1

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Questions

Does the 2006 Chevrolet C4500 have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: trailer hitches, equipment adaptive/mobility, suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2006 Chevrolet C4500 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Chevrolet dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2006 Chevrolet C4500?: 6 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.