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2006 Chevrolet C4500 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
17%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
211miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Chevrolet C4500, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 211 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact stated that the vehicle would not start right after the vehicle was driven home from the dealership. The next day, the dealer jump started the vehicle however when the vehicle was taken home it would not start again. After dealer repaired the vehicle, the brake service light illuminated and there was difficulty applying pressure to the brake. Also, the speedometer failed to read the appropriate mileage and the gas gauge went up and down. The brakes had to be pumped to make the brakes function properly. The vehicle was even down shifted into first gear. …”

NHTSA complaint #10160581, filed 2006-06, 211 miles

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2006117%
2003240%

Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet C4500

Engine cooling
3 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet C4500

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology