2018 CHEVROLET 6500XD

5 recalls, 0 complaints - 7 TSBs

SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR

Defect Description

Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Isuzu FVR, 2023-2026 Chevrolet 7500XD, 2018-2026 Chevrolet 6500XD, and Isuzu FTR vehicles. The axle stabilizer bracket bolts may crack and break, allowing the bracket to detach from the vehicle.

Consequence

A detached axle stabilizer bracket can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the stabilizer bar brackets, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include Class 6 vehicles (FTR, Chevy 6500XD). Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025 to FTR and Chevrolet 6500XD owners. Phase 2 will include Class 7 vehicles (FVR, Chevy 750... Read more

17,084 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Isuzu Motors Limited

STEERING

Defect Description

Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Isuzu FTR and 2018-2021 Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. A bolt on the left front steering knuckle may come loose, resulting in an increased turning radius and difficulty steering to the left.

Consequence

An unexpected change in turning radius and difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace both right and left side stopper bolt jam nuts and clean or replace the extensions, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 28, 2022. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. This recall is an expansion of recall 19V... Read more

5,700 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2021 FTR and Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. The ground cable connecting the starter motor to the vehicle frame may break at the starter-side eyelet, resulting in an engine no-crank or slow-crank condition, causing the vehicle not... Read more

Consequence

If the cable is broken and repeated attempts are made to start the vehicle, the starter may ground through the steel braiding of the power steering hose, allowing it to heat up and possibly rupture, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Isuzu and Chevrolet will notify their respective owners and dealers to replace the ground cable and to inspect and replace the power steering hose is damage exists, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2020. Isuzu owners may contact the Isuzu Customer Relations at 1-866-441-9638 and Chevrol... Read more

4,352 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Defect Description

Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2020 FTR and Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. The chassis wire harness outside the relay box may have been improperly routed, potentially allowing the harness to contact the suspension's leaf spring hanger bracket, allowing the har... Read more

Consequence

Depending on which wires get damaged, the vehicle can experience stalling and/or reduced functionality of the ABS, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the existing wire harness, as necessary, and install additional clamps to ensure the wire harness is secured away from the hanger bracket, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-... Read more

2,399 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.

STEERING

Defect Description

Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2020 FTR and Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. The jam nut for the steering stopper bolt on the left front knuckle may loosen and allow the bolt to back away from the steering knuckle, increasing the turning radius of the vehicle in... Read more

Consequence

If the vehicle's turning radius is increased, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing left and right jam nuts with a Grade 8 jam nut, torque the nut to a new torque specification and apply Loctite to the nut and bolt, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2019. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441... Read more

3,851 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2018 CHEVROLET 6500XD

7 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.