GMC C6500 recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the GMC C6500, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Feb 25, 2015Crash risk1993 Blue Bird Bus, 2009 Farber Cargo Mate Trailer, 2006–2013 Ford E-450 and 18 other models — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling various specialty vehicles modified by Farber and equipped with model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
15V112000 · 117 units · Farber Specialty Vehicles
- Nov 4, 2002Fire risk1999–2000 Chevrolet C6500, 1999–2000 Chevrolet C7500, 2000 GMC B7 and 2 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY C-SERIES AND B7 SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH A 7.4 LITER GAS ENGINE AND AN IMPCO LPG CONVERSION KIT. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE ENGINE BACKFIRES WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO DAMAGE THE ENGINE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM AND THE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT.
02V287000 · 2K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Jul 11, 2002Fire risk2001–2002 Chevrolet C6500, 2001–2002 Chevrolet C7500, 2001–2002 GMC C6500 and 1 other model — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 8.1 L ENGINES AND LEFT HAND OR DUAL FUEL TANKS, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION WHERE THE FUEL FILTER-TO-COMPONENT BOX MOUNTING BOLTS ARE REVERSED. WITH THE BOLTS REVERSED, THE THREADED BOLT END IS ORIENTED TOWARD THE FRONT WALL OF THE LEFT HAND FUEL TANK.
02V183000 · 222 units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Sep 7, 2000Crash risk1998–2001 Chevrolet B7, 1998–2001 Chevrolet C6500, 1998–2001 Chevrolet C7500 and 7 other models — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES, MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND TRACTORS BUILT WITH BENDIX AIR ABS WITH AN EC-17 1030R ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU), THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSED BY 1) CHAFED ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRES ON ROTATING PARTS OR 2) A DAMAGED COMPONENT AT THE WHEEL END THAT GENERATES A CERTAIN TYPE OF ERRATIC SENSOR SIGNAL.
00V232008 · 30K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Aug 23, 2000Fire risk1999–2000 Chevrolet B7, 1999–2000 Chevrolet C6500, 1999–2000 Chevrolet C7500 and 3 other models — Power Train
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD LEAK FROM A HEAT DEGRADED TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER HOSE ONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.
00V236000 · 13K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.