How many recalls does the 2006 CHEVROLET W3500 have?

The 2006 CHEVROLET W3500 has 1 recall on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2006 CHEVROLET W3500?

The most recent recall was issued on December 15, 2010 and relates to the engine and engine cooling system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 2006 CHEVROLET W3500?

Yes, there is 1 high-risk recall for the 2006 CHEVROLET W3500 involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 2006 CHEVROLET W3500 affected by any Canadian recalls?

There are currently no Transport Canada recalls on record for the 2006 CHEVROLET W3500.

2006 CHEVROLET W3500 Recalls Canada & USA

NHTSA (USA)Critical

December 15, 2010

2006–2007 CHEVROLET W3500NHTSA Campaign #10V636000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Defect

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.

Safety 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.

2,992 vehicles affected

2006 CHEVROLET W3500 Recalls — Canada & USA

1 Recall

Defect

Safety Risk

Remedy

Other Model Years

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