2006 CHEVROLET C4500 Recalls (3)

Campaign:
07E086000 on 10/15/2007
Component:
Suspension
Affected:
367
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket link suspension systems and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicle manufactured by general motors.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
08E004000 on 01/07/2008
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Affected:
250
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
08V344000 on 07/28/2008
Component:
Trailer hitches
Manufactured:
10/22/2006 - 07/14/2008
Affected:
108
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

2006 CHEVROLET C4500 TSBs (58)

Bulletin:
020730042A
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Allison transmission service repairs. *tt
Bulletin:
3294B
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Inaccurate speedometer. *tt
Bulletin:
3479
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Location of auxiliary brake control harness/wire u86 option. *tt updated 12/2/08. *pe
Bulletin:
3504
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Hard start hot only after the engine has reached operating temperature and then shut off. *tt
Bulletin:
3491
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
Highway speed excessive smoke and fuel knock. *tt
Bulletin:
3564
Component:
073200 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors
Summary:
Engineering investigation on the 2006 6.6 diesel injectors. *tt
Bulletin:
3570
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Diesel engine glow plug control module causing no communication with gmlan. *tt
Bulletin:
3616
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
Service vme - 2006 duramax diesel engine fuel system components are not interchangeable with earlier year model vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:
3647
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Diesel engine vibration felt at all rpm. *tt
Bulletin:
3661
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Lct1000 intermittent no drive engagement when cold. *tt
Bulletin:
3650
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Engine overheating no coolant flow. *tt
Bulletin:
3722
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Diesel engine extended idle smoke. *tt
Bulletin:
3721
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Service vme - glow plug control module calibrations on tis data 2.5. *tt
Bulletin:
050857004
Component:
162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
Summary:
Water intrusion into cab (inspect/replace roof marker lamp lens/bolts). *ak
Bulletin:
3744
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Duramax head gasket and torque specification change. *tt
Bulletin:
060601006
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Information on 2006 6.6 lbz lly duramax diesel engine cylinder head gasket change - new head gasket and torque specification. *tt
Bulletin:
06522
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine glow plug system concern - reprogram glow plug control module. *tt
Bulletin:
4042
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Diagnostic guide for bosch hydraulic brake booster. *tt
Bulletin:
4052
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
2-3 upshift slip or flare. *kb
Bulletin:
4488
Component:
171100 latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Summary:
Right outside door handle inoperative. *nj
Bulletin:
08-08-64-005
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Passenger side front outside door handle inoperative (replace outside door handle). *pe
Bulletin:
SB-08-06-04-029B
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
General motors: lbz, lly, lmm mil/ses light n dtc p0087-fuel rail pressure (frp) too low, lack of performance, no power, engine runs rough, no start (diagnose fuel system components). *pe updated 3/1/10. *pe
Bulletin:
PIT-4883
Component:
013000 steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Summary:
Gmc/chevrolet: fluid leak at steering gear input shaft. all c series models. when repairing a power steering fluid leak at the steering gear input shaft stub seal beware that the pressure seal is not available from gm spo parts. *pe
Bulletin:
PIT-4515A
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Gmc/chevrolet: service brake soon indicator with dtc c0272. some customers may state the service brake soon indicator comes on. may also comment the audible brake warning buzzer is sounding. *pe
Bulletin:
PIT-4935
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Chevrolet/gmc: brake assist pump motor on and warning light/chime. owners may comment when turning the steering wheel with the brake applied that the hydraulic brake assist pump turns on and the brake warning lamp and chime may sound. mo
Bulletin:
SB05-08-133-001B
Component:
042100 service brakes, air:supply:compressor
Summary:
Isuzu/gmc/chevrolet: diagnostic information for inoperative air seats, air horn and/or exhaust brake and release of new auxiliary air compressor relay and pressure switch on rpo k16 vehicles. *pe
Bulletin:
PIT-5033
Component:
021100 suspension:front:stabilizer bar
Summary:
Chevrolet/gmc: replacement rear stabilizer bar (relocate link brackets). if the rear stabilizer bar needs replacing, the new bar is shorter and will require relocation of the stabilizer bar link brackets. *pe
Bulletin:
PIE-0129
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Gm: there may be an engine coolant leak or knock noise. there could be an engine cooling fan break. *rm
Bulletin:
05-09-40-002E
Component:
151200 seat belts:front:webbing
Summary:
Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm updated 12/6/11. *pe
Bulletin:
PIE-0169
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Gm: there is an engine coolant leak or engine knock noise. the engine coolant fan may have broken. 2005-2007 kodiak/top kick. *rm
Bulletin:
PI-00983A
Component:
036500 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:wheel speed sensor
Summary:
Gm: the abs warning light ison and abs wheel speed sensor trouble codes are stored. *rm
Bulletin:
SB-03-07-29-004K
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
This informational bulletin provide information on the operating characteristics of a manual transmission.
Bulletin:
PI-0754-B
Component:
132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on a normal condition on tempered glass of spots showing on the rear and side windows when the vehicle is in the sunlight.
Bulletin:
PIC-5260-A
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
Bulletin:
PIC-5050-A
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on repairing the concern. a customer may identify a concern of unable to reactivate a vehicle's onstar that has been previously disabled by onstar. dealer is to ca
Bulletin:
PIC-4935-E
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the onstar module. when performing battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what th
Bulletin:
PIC-5374-D
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of receiving frequent "off route" messages while following turn by turn (tbt) route navigation. the technician is provided in
Bulletin:
PIP5094A
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician that ,when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of
Bulletin:
16NA260
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibr
Bulletin:
000601012F
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when cleaning engine gasket sealing surfaces.
Bulletin:
000601026I
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This informational bulletins provides information on the intake manifold inspection/replacement after servere internal engine damage.
Bulletin:
030603004R
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on how to test a battery and what is needed to warranty a battery.
Bulletin:
030604017I
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
This informational bulletin explains the use of diesel fuel additives in an engine, are not required unless the customer desires additives to prevent fuel concerns depending on fuel or temperature related conditions.
Bulletin:
PI1394A
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides additional information on how to install pistons and suggest what tools to use.
Bulletin:
PIP4786C
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have low oil pressure message. technician may also find a diagnostic trouble code p0521 in the engine control module. technician shoul
Bulletin:
PIT5074J
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. the j-35616-64b is the latest test probe released for checking
Bulletin:
PIC4707E
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician to diagnose the concern and the steps to repair the concern. the vehicle's xm travel link may be inopertive.
Bulletin:
PIC4935E
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the onstar module. when performing battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what th
Bulletin:
PIC5050A
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on repairing the concern. a customer may identify a concern of unable to reactivate a vehicle's onstar that has been previously disabled by onstar. dealer is to ca
Bulletin:
PIC5088F
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern. the vehicle's xm radio only has xm preveiw channels.
Bulletin:
PIC5260A
Component:
130000 visibility
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
Bulletin:
PIC5374D
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of receiving frequent "off route" messages while following turn by turn (tbt) route navigation. the technician is provided in
Bulletin:
PIT5389A
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps for diagnosing the concern. the vehicle may be unable to connect to onstar using the white, blue or red onstar buttons.
Bulletin:
PIT5485B
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician if unable to place an onstar call in the ignition on mode after the onstar canada upgrade, to contact the gm technical assistance center onstar group for further assistance.
Bulletin:
PIT5485A
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication advises the technician, if unable to place an onstar call in the ignition on mode after the onstar canada upgrade to contact the gm technical assistance center onstar group for further assistance.
Bulletin:
PI0373A
Component:
135000 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices
Summary:
This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
Bulletin:
PIT3271G
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. general motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
Bulletin:
08-06-04-003C
Component:
063130 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Summary:
This informational bulletin advises of a new testing tool for egr cooling pressure tester.

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