2006 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
359 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
60,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 311 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 118 of 359 complaints (32.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 180 | 50.1% |
| Steering behavior | 29 | 8.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 23 | 6.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 19 | 5.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 15 | 4.2% |
| Engine operation | 6 | 1.7% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 118 |
| Electrical System | 46 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 42 |
| Air Bags | 24 |
| Steering | 17 |
| Suspension | 17 |
| Power Train | 16 |
| Tires | 13 |
Service Brakes: 118; Electrical System: 46; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 42; Air Bags: 24; Steering: 17; Suspension: 17; Power Train: 16; Tires: 13
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 56 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 69 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 67 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 41 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 53 |
| 150,000 and above | 25 |
Under 25,000: 56; 25,000 to 49,999: 69; 50,000 to 74,999: 67; 75,000 to 99,999: 41; 100,000 to 149,999: 53; 150,000 and above: 25
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (69). 48 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 |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 26 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 26 |
| 2010 | 41 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 44 |
| 2015 | 34 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2006: 26; 2007: 19; 2008: 21; 2009: 26; 2010: 41; 2011: 27; 2012: 16; 2013: 18; 2014: 44; 2015: 34; 2016: 22; 2017: 17; 2018: 11; 2019: 17; 2020: 8; 2021: 3; 2023: 1; 2024: 4; 2025: 2; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 180 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 29 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 23 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10153936 · 2006-03-28 (March 28, 2006)
WE WERE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT 75 MPH AND HAD A REAR TIRE BLOWOUT FOR NO APPARENT REASON OTHER THAN A POSSIBLE TIRE DEFECT. WE DID NOT HIT ANYTHING. WE QUICKLY SLOWED AND GOT OFF THE ROAD. THE TIRE SIDE WALL BLEW OUT. THE TIRES ARE NEW AND HAD LESS THAN 3000 MILES ON THEM. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10153936 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10155640 · 2006-04-18 (April 18, 2006)
DRIVING AT LOW SPEED IN DOWNTOWN MACON, RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. SIDEWALL HAD 0.5 INCH SLIT AND OBVIOUSLY WAS BEGINNING TO "SEPARATE" (I COULD SEE WHAT LOOKED LIKE A THREAD). TIRES WERE JUST BALANCED/ROTATED WEEK OF APRIL 10, 2006. TREAD LOOKS OK. COULD SEE "DETERIORATION" AROUND ENTIRE TIRE SIDEWALL ABOVE LETTERING AND BELOW TREAD. INSPECTED THE INNER SIDE OF THE TIRE WALL AND NOTICED SAME DETERIORATION IN SAME AREA (RUBBER WAS CRACKED IN DEFINED AREA COMPLETELY AROUND THE TIRE). *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 12,171 miles reported. Look up ODI 10155640 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10156858 · 2006-05-05 (May 5, 2006)
2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 EXTENDED 0.5 TON: SPEAR-TIRE LOWERING DEVICE. THE PLASTIC TUBE FROM BUMPER TO SQUARE LOWERING NIPPLE DOES NOT ALIGN. WHEN INSERTING RODE INTO TUBE YOU CANNOT CONNECT WITH NIPPLE. AFTER 25 MIN. IF FISHING AROUND FOR CONNECTION ONE PERSON MUST CRAWL UNDER THE VEHICLE, LOOK THROUGH SMALL HOLE IN RIM OF THE SPARE-TIRE AND WITH THE THIRD LINK OF CRANK RODE PUSH THE TUBE UP AND HAVE THE OTHER PERSON MAKE THE CRANK TO NIPPLE CONNECTION. THE TUBE WAS NOT BROKEN JUST TOO FLEXIBLE AND WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT BY AT LEAST 2 IN…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10156858 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10156934 · 2006-05-07 (May 7, 2006)
I HAVE A BRAND NEW 2006 CHEVY SILVERADO PICKUP AND IT CAME WITH P265/70R/17 GOODYEAR WRANGLER ST TIRES. AT 2700 MILES THE RIGHT REAR TIRE WENT FLAT WHILE TRAVELING ON A PAVED ROAD AND AT 5500 MILES THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT WHILE TRAVELING ON A GRAVELED ROAD. BOTH TIRES HAD CUTS IN THE CENTER OF THE TIRES AND WERE VERY SIMILAR. I COMPLAINED TO GOODYEAR AND THEY WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS UNSAFE TIRE. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 2,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10156934 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10157572 · 2006-05-15 (May 15, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING A U-TURN AT 40MPH, THERE WAS A LOSS OF CONTROL, THE VEHICLE STRUCK A TREE AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS WEARING A SEATBELT HOWEVER, MINOR INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END. ALTHOUGH THERE WAS A CRASH, THE POLICE WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT BODY REPAIR SHOP, BUT THE AIRBAGS WERE NOT INSPECTED.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10157572 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10158049 · 2006-05-22 (May 22, 2006)
MY 1500HD SUPER CREW CAB HAS HAD A HARMONIC RUMBLE SINCE THE SECOND WEEK OF OWNERSHIP. IT VARIES SOME WITH SPEED AND LOAD BUT CAN BE FELT THROUGH THE FLOOR INTO YOUR FEET AND BE HEARD EASILY AT ALL TIMES. IT GETS PROGRESSIVELY LOUDER UNTIL IT IS SERVICED. THE DEALER HAS WORKED ON THE PROBLEM 4 TIMES IN 5 MONTHS AND IT STILL HAS THE PROBLEM. IT WILL GO BACK FOR A 5TH VISIT THIS WEEK. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10158049 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10158493 · 2006-05-29 (May 29, 2006)
OUR NEW 2006 CHEVROLET CK1500 4X4 EXTENDED CAB PICK UP TRUCK HAS A CRUISE CONTROL DEFECT THAT CHEVROLET DISMISSES AS NORMAL. WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING USING THE CRUISE CONTROL AND START UP A HILL THE TRUCK SLOWS DOWN AT LEAST 10 MILES AN HOUR THEN SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM JOLTS THE TRUCK FORWARD TRYING TO COMPENSATE FOR THE LOSS OF SPEED. THIS IS STARTLING TO SAY THE LEAST. IT HAS HAPPENED TO US GOING UP HILLS AND AROUND HILLY CURVES. IF I DID NOT KEEP BOTH HANDS ON THE WHEEL I VERY WELL COULD HAVE LOST CONTROL AND CRAS…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10158493 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10160359 · 2006-06-21 (June 21, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE THAT WAS PURCHASED ON 06/16/06 WAS EQUIPPED WITH POOR QUALITY BRAKES IN THE REAR. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO EQUIPPED WITH DISC BRAKES IN THE FRONT AND DRUM BRAKES IN THE REAR. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED THAT THE SAME MODEL FROM YEARS 2000-2004 WAS EQUIPPED WITH STANDARD DISC BRAKES IN THE FRONT AND REAR, WHICH PROVIDE BETTER BRAKING POWER THAN DRUM BRAKES. THE CONTACT SUGGESTED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH THE STANDARD 4 WHEEL DISC BRAKES SINCE THE VEHICLE IS A NEWER MODEL.
Owner-reported narrative. 180 miles reported. Look up ODI 10160359 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.