IllustrationTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS COMING TO A STOP, THE ANTI-BRAKE SYSTEM ENGAGED INDEPENDENTLY AND CAUSED THE BRAKES TO FAIL. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000.
2006 Chevrolet Silverado
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Silverado years
Owner complaints for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado are substantially higher than the model-year median of 76.
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
350–25K
3225–50K
4450–75K
2375–100K
23100–150K
5150K+
162 reports with mileage · 20 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Service Brakes. Review the 83 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Suspension. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
8 crash reports7 fire reports2 injury reports
Electrical System complaints
14 reportsAT APPROXIMATELY 2:30 AM, NOVEMBER 10TH, MY HUSBAND HAD JUST GOTTEN BACK FROM THE STORE, AND HAD TURNED THE TRUCK OFF. THE KEYS WERE NOT IN THE IGNITION AT THE TIME. HE WAS SITTING IN THE TRUCK FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES, WHEN HE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. HE OPENED THE HOOD, NOTICED FLAMES, AND TRIED TO PUT IT OUT WI…
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AT APPROXIMATELY 2:30 AM, NOVEMBER 10TH, MY HUSBAND HAD JUST GOTTEN BACK FROM THE STORE, AND HAD TURNED THE TRUCK OFF. THE KEYS WERE NOT IN THE IGNITION AT THE TIME. HE WAS SITTING IN THE TRUCK FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES, WHEN HE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. HE OPENED THE HOOD, NOTICED FLAMES, AND TRIED TO PUT IT OUT WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. WE CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, BUT BY THE TIME THEY GOT TO THE HOUSE, THE ENTIRE CAB OF THE TRUCK WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE HEAT WAS SO INTENSE IT MELTED THE SIDING OFF MY HOUSE. THE TRUCK WAS USED FOR HIS BUSINESS, AND HE HAD TWO CHAINSAWS IN THE BACK THAT WERE DESTROYED. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING LEFT. *TR
FIRST THE RADIO DOES TURN OFF SOMETIME WHEN OPENING THE DOOR . THEN I HAVE TO REPLACE THE HEATER FAN RESISTER EVERY THREE TO FOUR MONTHS BECAUSE IT BURNS OUT WHILE I DRIVE I CAN,T USE DEFROSTER OR ANY TEMP. OPTIONC. *TR
WHEN USING A/C DRIVERS SIDE OF CAB WILL BLOW HEAT WHILE PASSENGER SIDE BLOWS COLD. THIS IS A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM THAT STARTED WHILE STILL IN WARRANTY. *TR
STARTED THE VEHICLE FASTEN SEAT BELT EXITED THE CARPORT STARTED TO LEAVE MY YARD HAD TO STOP A GO BACK IN HOUSE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF REMOVED THE KEY WENT BACK IN THE HOUSE CAME BACK GOT IN THE VEHICLE FASTEN SEAT BELT STARTED THE VEHICLE PUT IT IN DRIVE AND THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHED SEVERAL TIME WE OUT AND CAME BACK AN…
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STARTED THE VEHICLE FASTEN SEAT BELT EXITED THE CARPORT STARTED TO LEAVE MY YARD HAD TO STOP A GO BACK IN HOUSE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF REMOVED THE KEY WENT BACK IN THE HOUSE CAME BACK GOT IN THE VEHICLE FASTEN SEAT BELT STARTED THE VEHICLE PUT IT IN DRIVE AND THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHED SEVERAL TIME WE OUT AND CAME BACK AND WILL NOT GO BACK OUT IT WILL FLASH SEVERAL TIME GO OUT AND COME BACK ON AND STAY. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER TURNING THE AIR CONDITIONER OFF, THE FAN CONTINUED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT THEN SHUT THE ENGINE OFF BY REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION AND THE FAN CONTINUED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNING ELECTRICAL ODOR COMING FROM THE VENTS. THE C…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER TURNING THE AIR CONDITIONER OFF, THE FAN CONTINUED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT THEN SHUT THE ENGINE OFF BY REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION AND THE FAN CONTINUED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNING ELECTRICAL ODOR COMING FROM THE VENTS. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE MASTER FUSE AND THE FAN TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000. *TR
SERVICE BRAKELINES ROTTED AND CAUSED A COMPLETE LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES - WHILE DRIVING AND CLOSE TO HOME - USED EMERGENCY BRAKES AND LOW GEAR TO GET TO HOME. SPOKE TO FRIEND AT CHEVY DEALER. THEY ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THIS TRUCK SERIES DUE TO CORROSION AND PREMATURE RUSTING. TRUCK IS CURRENTLY IN GARAGE DUE TO FAILURE (CORRO…
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SERVICE BRAKELINES ROTTED AND CAUSED A COMPLETE LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES - WHILE DRIVING AND CLOSE TO HOME - USED EMERGENCY BRAKES AND LOW GEAR TO GET TO HOME. SPOKE TO FRIEND AT CHEVY DEALER. THEY ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THIS TRUCK SERIES DUE TO CORROSION AND PREMATURE RUSTING. TRUCK IS CURRENTLY IN GARAGE DUE TO FAILURE (CORROSION) OF TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES. CURRENT MILEAGE 15,211. LOST BOTH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE MODULES AND ALTERNATOR AND TEMPERATURE SENSORS. *TR
WAS DRIVING MY 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD AND TURNED ON THE AIR CONDITIONER. I BEGAN TO SMELL AN ODOR SIMILAR TO TRASH BURNING. I TURNED OFF THE AC AND TURNED ON JUST THE AIR FAN AT WHICH TIME THE TRUCK CAB FILLED WITH SMOKE. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CONTACTED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE FAN CONTINUED…
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WAS DRIVING MY 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD AND TURNED ON THE AIR CONDITIONER. I BEGAN TO SMELL AN ODOR SIMILAR TO TRASH BURNING. I TURNED OFF THE AC AND TURNED ON JUST THE AIR FAN AT WHICH TIME THE TRUCK CAB FILLED WITH SMOKE. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CONTACTED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE FAN CONTINUED TO FILL THE CAB WITH SMOKE EVEN THOUGH THE IGNITION WAS OFF AND THE KEYS WERE REMOVED. THE INCIDENT DID NOT STOP UNTIL THE FD DISCONNECTED THE BATTERIES FROM THE TRUCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A CHEVROLET DEALER AND THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS A SHORT IN AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER WIRING HARNESS WHICH RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO THE RELAY, THEY CHECKED WITH THE MANUFACTURER TO AUTHORIZE REPAIR UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY AND TOLD ME IT IS NOT COVERED AS IT IS AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION. *TR
LOSS OF BLOWER FAN DUE TO BURNT/MELTED WIRING HARNESS & BLOWER MOTOR RESISTER BURNING HOT ENOUGH TO CAUSE A FIRE. LOSS FAN MOTOR TO A/C & HEAT. ON LINE THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF THE SAME COMPLAINT. WHAT IS GM WAITING FOR PEOPLE TO DIE BEFORE THEY DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS. *TR
2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO RIGHT FRONT TIRE BEGAN TO SHAKE, SMOKE, AND CAUGHT FIRE ON THE WESTBOUND OF THE OHIO TURNPIKE. *KB OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0769-91
Official recalls
406V307000 · Wheels:rim
Aug 11, 2006
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INCOMPLETE TIRE RIM DESIGNATION ON THE CERTIFICATION/TIRE LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR EDGE. IN ADDITION, THE LABEL MAY ALSO BE MISSING THE TIRE LOAD RATING ON THE LABEL. ALTHOUGH THIS INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD, IF A TIRE OF A LESSER LOAD RATING IS INSTALLED, THE TIRE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SUSTAIN THE LOADS ENCOUNTERED DURING USE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF A CUSTOMER REPLACES A WHEEL AND ONLY RELIES ON THE RIM SIZE DESIGNATION THAT IS INDICATED ON THE LABEL, A WHEEL THAT IS OF A DIFFERENT RIM CONTOUR DESIGNATION MAY BE INSTALLED. IT MAY BE DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE TO MOUNT THE TIRE ON A WHEEL WITH THE WRONG CONTOUR. IF THE TIRE IS MOUNTED ON THE WHEEL WITH THE WRONG CONTOUR, THE WHEEL AND TIRE MAY NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: A LABEL THAT WILL CORRECT THE LABEL ORIGINALLY INSTALLED WILL BE MAILED TO CONSUMERS ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL. THE RECALL BEGAON ON NOVEMBER 7, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2239, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, AND GMC TRUCKS AT 1-866-996-9463.
06V289000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
Aug 3, 2006
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 (RPO L8-VIN G) ENGINE HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE DAMPER COMES LOOSE, A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC TRUCKS AT 1-866-996-9463.
05V552000 · Equipment:other:labels
Dec 7, 2005
CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS LISTING AN INACCCURATE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
05V455000 · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
Oct 5, 2005
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION. UNDER EXTREME STEERING MANEUVERS, SUCH AS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL FULLY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE BRAKING, THE HOSE MAY FRACTURE AND LEAK FLUID.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD BE LOST AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRO-BOOST POWER BRAKES, IT COULD ALSO RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. IF THE POWER STEERING FLUID SPRAY WERE TO SPRAY ONTO HOT ENGINE PARTS, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER STEERING HOSE(S) FOR TWO SUSPECT DATE CODES AND REPLACE THEM IF REQUIRED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727, OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493.
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NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.