Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 W-Series Commercial.
The 2006 GMC W-Series Commercial represents a specific model year within a commercial truck lineage tracked across the 2001-2010 period, though detailed specifications regarding its body configuration, platform, or powertrain are not captured in the available complaint dataset. The reliability data for this model year reveals a notably consistent complaint profile, with the 2002 model year recording both the highest and lowest complaint levels at a single complaint per year across the entire decade of observation. This uniformity suggests that the 2006 model year experienced complaint rates comparable to the most stable years in the W-Series Commercial's history, indicating predictable service characteristics. For researchers evaluating this model year, the complaint history suggests that the 2006 W-Series Commercial maintained the operational consistency established earlier in the model's lifecycle.
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs.
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 18.0 ft-lbs |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | Ac Delco |
| Spark Plug Gap | .040 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 11 ft-lbs |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | Ac Delco |
| Spark Plug Gap | .040 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 11 ft-lbs |
| Injector Primary Resistance | 11-14 @ 50-90 degreesF ohms |
| Engine Compression | 100 Minimum psi |
| 1 | 3.7 ft. lbs., step 2: 7.4 | 3.7 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 11 ft. lbs., step 2: 18 | 11 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Isuzu N-Series; model year 2001-2010 Chevrolet and GMC W-Series; model year 2001-2004 Isuzu FRR and model year 2001-2004… Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2013…
Showing 5 of 451 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIP5601C | 2025-07-18 | Unknown Or Other | This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic… |
| PIT5074R | 2025-05-30 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about… |
| PIT5074R | 2025-05-30 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about… |
| PIT5074R | 2025-05-30 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about… |
| 02-00-89-002X | 2024-09-09 | Unknown Or Other | This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to… |
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NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.