I have a 2006 silverado 3500 durmax diesal. Also my brother in-law and friend have the same truck, we all bought this truck because we were told it was heavy duty and made to haul. We all had problems with fuel pump injectors, fuel rails, fuel pump, computer codes going on, and will not let you go over 10 miles .
The worst 2006 Chevrolet W3500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
Recalls 3
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Isuzu NPR and NPR-HD and Chevrolet W3500 and W4500 trucks manufactured March 16, 2005, to August 13, 2008 and 2006-2008 GMC W3500 and W4500 trucks manufactured July 18, 2005, to August 13, 2008. The affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may corrode and leak fuel.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Isuzu issued an interim notification to owners on December 18, 2015. The recall began on April 8, 2016. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1‑866‑441‑9638.
Recall number 15V704000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Isuzu is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 isuzu npr, nqr, nrr, gmc w3500, w4500, w5500, and chevrolet w3500, w4500, and w5500 vehicles. The oil pipe bolts were not tightened properly during the vehicle production process. If not adequately tightened, the bolt may loosen after prolonged vehicle operation, which can result in oil seepage or leakage from the packing seals. In general, as oil is lost, the oil warning lamp will illuminate, and there may be abnormal engine noise and loss of oil can cause engine seizure.
- Risk
- If the engine seizes while the vehicle is being driven, the vehicle may experience sudden deceleration leading to an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the packing seals with new ones and the bolt will be tightened with a specified torque. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on january 28, 2011. Owners may contact isuzu at 1‑800‑255‑6727.
Recall number 10V636000 · Recall details
Fuel system, diesel
- What is wrong
- Isuzu is recalling 16,859 my 2006-2007 isuzu npr, nqr, nrr, gmc w3500, w4500, w5500 and chevrolet w3500, w4500, w5500 trucks equipped with diesel engines. Diesel fuel may seep or leak from the fuel pipe at the upper or lower fuel port on the diesel fuel supply pump.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles and if no seepage or leakage is detected, the fuel pipe fittings will be tightened. If seepage or leakage is detected, the fuel supply pump will be replaced with a new one. The recall will begin on june 30, 2008. Owners may contact isuzu at 1‑800‑255‑6727, gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463, or chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438..
Recall number 08V251000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Chevrolet W3500 115
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- Unknown or other
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field...
- Unknown or other
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the...
What 2006 Chevrolet W3500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Transmission failed at 7,500 miles; after several trips to the dealership complaining that trans was not shifting properly, the service rep- told me that there are no codes showing and they could not find anything wrong. But after leaving the dealership about a mile the trans would start acting up. Until I broke down one night had to be towed in . The next day, the service rep- called and told me that the transmission was total burnt up, and they would replace with new transmission , which if found that gm replaces with rebuilt trans only. Ever since the dealer replaced the trans I have a vibrations in steering wheel, foot controls, floor and now my fuel mileage drop about 3-4 mpg. I took the van back in to the dealer 4 times on which the last visit they keep my van for 3 1/2 weeks, at that time the dealership claims that this type of vibrations industrial standards, and they can not do anything more. Between that time I called gm customer service and filed a complaint. Which was the biggest joke . All gm did was make a few calls to dealership and then called me back and repeat what the dealership told me . I am now in the process of filing a lemon law with cailf.
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Questions about the 2006 Chevrolet W3500
Is the 2006 Chevrolet W3500 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet W3500, close to a typical W3500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Chevrolet W3500?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 2006 Chevrolet W3500 have?
3 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, diesel.
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