Chevrolet C6500 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
7 owner complaints analyzed
8 distinct recall campaigns
32,097 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1973 to 2007 model years. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 7 complaints (28.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 28.6% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 28.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 14.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion): 2; Electrical System: 1; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1; Engine: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Parking Brake: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
2003: 1; 2006: 1; 2007: 1; 2009: 1; 2012: 1; 2014: 1; 2015: 1
Pattern summary
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10150896 · 2006-02-22 (February 22, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WITHOUT WARNING, AT 20 MPH, THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN INTO A FIELD WHERE THE PARKING BRAKE WAS APPLIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP THE STEERING BOX AND POWER STEERING PUMP WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE IS A 1999 CHEVROLET C6500.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 124,395 miles reported. Look up ODI 10150896 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10264831 · 2009-04-09 (April 9, 2009)
VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A DOWNHILL GRADE. ENTERED VEHICLE, POSITIONED IN DRIVER SEAT. WHEN REACHING OVER TO UNLOCK PASSENGER DOOR SOME PART OF MY BODY OR COAT CONTACTED THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER, DISENGAGING IT AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL DOWNHILL AND INTO A BACKHOLE, CAUSING CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10264831 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10009821 · 2003-03-04 (March 4, 2003)
THE STEERING BOX MALFUNCTIONED. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10009821 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10488837 · 2012-12-14 (December 14, 2012)
TRUCK SHUTS DOWN IN TRANSIT. CONTINUAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SINCE PURCHASED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 5,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10488837 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 |
1998: 2; 1999: 4; 2000: 3; 2001: 2; 2002: 1; 2006: 0; 2007: 1