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1973-2007 · 9 model years

Chevrolet C6500 Problems by year

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Chevrolet C6500 across 9 model years, and it has 8 recalls. The 1998 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the lights.

Most complaints for its age19981 complaint · 2 recallsSee the 1998
Complaints
3
Recalls
8
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

C6500 complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20070100-C
20062000Electrical systemB
20020100-C
20010200-D
20000300-F
19990400-F
19981200SteeringF
19740100-C
19730100-C

Most common C6500 problems

Chevrolet C6500 recalls 8

Latest C6500 complaints

2006 Chevrolet C6500Lights

Starting the vehicle after sundown the low beam head lights did not automatically come on, I attempted to turn them on manually with the light switch handle and they still would come on. The fog lights and the high beams able to come on. *Tr

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 10655058
2006 Chevrolet C6500Electrical system

Truck shuts down in transit. Continual electrical problems since purchased. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10488837

Questions about the Chevrolet C6500

Which Chevrolet C6500 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2006 (2), 1998 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1998 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Chevrolet C6500 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2006 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other C6500 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Chevrolet C6500 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (1), lights (1), steering (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Chevrolet C6500 have?

NHTSA lists 8 recalls across all Chevrolet C6500 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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