IllustrationTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE TRAVELING 10 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ABS SYSTEM WOULD ACTIVATE WITHOUT WARNING EVERY TIME THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 27900.
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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Owner complaints by model year
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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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
19 reports2006 CHEVY SILVERADO TRUCK FRONT ABS ANTILOCK SENSORS FAILED DUE TO CORROSION GM HAD A RECALL 08/30/2005 FOR SAME PROBLEM ON 2002 MODELS, THEY KNEW ABOUT THIS IN 05 (WHEN MY TRUCK WAS BUILT) BUT ONLY ADMIT TO 2002 MODELS NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 05V37900 - THINK THIS NEEDS TO BE EXTENDED TO ALL MODELS THEY BUILT THIS WAY. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH HE HEARD A GRINDING SOUND FROM THE FRONT-END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND HE WAS ADVISED THAT THE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT AN EXPENSE OF $432.41. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48985. THE CURRENT MILEAGE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH HE HEARD A GRINDING SOUND FROM THE FRONT-END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND HE WAS ADVISED THAT THE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT AN EXPENSE OF $432.41. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48985. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 49000. UPDATED 01/29/10.*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE GRINDING STARTED, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. ALSO, THE ABS ACTIVATED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. UPDATED 01/29/10.*JB
2006 CHEVY SILVERADO TRUCK WITH 9480 MILES. WHEN COMING TO A SLOW STOP ABS SYSTEM ON RIGHT SIDE WOULD ENGAGE UNDER NORMAL STOPPING AND CAUSE TRUCK TO LURCH. PROBLEM WAS A CRACKED SPEED SENSOR ON THAT SIDE - REPLACED PART, NORMAL BRAKING RETURNED. *TR
CONTINUAL UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION DURING LOW SPEED BRAKE APPLICATION ON A 2006 SILVERADO. VIRTUALLY THE SAME PROBLEM THAT WAS ADDRESSED BY NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V379000. *TR
THE ABS ON MY 2006 SILVERADO ACTIVATES ON LOW SPEED STOPS ON DRY PAVEMENT CAUSING THE BRAKES TO RELEASE. I HAVE ALMOST REAR-ENDED VEHICLES BECAUSE OF THIS. THE DEALER SAYS I HAVE TO PAY TO GET IT FIXED. I'VE BEEN OUT OF WARRANTY FOR ONLY 2 MONTHS AND THERE'S ONLY 19,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK. THERE'S A CHEVY TECH BULLETIN OUT ON T…
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THE ABS ON MY 2006 SILVERADO ACTIVATES ON LOW SPEED STOPS ON DRY PAVEMENT CAUSING THE BRAKES TO RELEASE. I HAVE ALMOST REAR-ENDED VEHICLES BECAUSE OF THIS. THE DEALER SAYS I HAVE TO PAY TO GET IT FIXED. I'VE BEEN OUT OF WARRANTY FOR ONLY 2 MONTHS AND THERE'S ONLY 19,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK. THERE'S A CHEVY TECH BULLETIN OUT ON THE PROBLEM TOO. WHY HASN'T THERE BEEN A RECALL? HOW CAN I GET THE DEALER TO CORRECT THIS FLAW IN THEIR ABS SYSTEM WITHOUT PAYING $700? *TR
2006 CHEVY TRUCK WITH BRAKE SYSTEM AND SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. CUSTOMER STATES HE HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE SINCE HE PURCHASED IT. CONSUMER WANTS TO HAVE THIS VEHICLE CHECKED. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES MADE A NOISE AND WOULD SHAKE WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THE CONSUMER REMOVED THE WHEELS AND DISCOVERED THE ROTORS H…
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2006 CHEVY TRUCK WITH BRAKE SYSTEM AND SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. CUSTOMER STATES HE HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE SINCE HE PURCHASED IT. CONSUMER WANTS TO HAVE THIS VEHICLE CHECKED. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES MADE A NOISE AND WOULD SHAKE WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THE CONSUMER REMOVED THE WHEELS AND DISCOVERED THE ROTORS HAD GROOVED OUT PRETTY BADLY FOR A VEHICLE THAT ONLY HAD 20,000 MILES. WHEN THE CONSUMER WENT TO THE DEALER THE LAST TIME, THEY INFORMED HIM THEY WOULD REPLACE THE BRAKES ONE MORE TIME AND AFTER THAT THE WARRANTY WOULD END. *JB UPDATED 12/12/2007 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED DRIVERS FRONT DOOR HARDER TO CLOSE THAN PASSENGER AND THE CONSUMER FURTHER STATED HEARING NOISE IN LFT WHEEL AREA. UPDATED 12/12/07 *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ROTOR ON THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES IS WARPED. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE FRONT AXLE PULSATES AND SHAKES WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THE FAILURE OCCURS UNDER ANY ROAD CONDITIONS. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ROTOR ON THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES IS WARPED. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE FRONT AXLE PULSATES AND SHAKES WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THE FAILURE OCCURS UNDER ANY ROAD CONDITIONS. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 22,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000.
IN NOV. OF 2005 I PURCHASED A CHEVROLET SILVERADO, I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH IT. I HAVE HAD THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED 3 TIMES AND THE FRONT ONCE, ALSO THE FUEL SYSTEM HAD A PROBLEM, NOW THEY TELL ME THAT I NEED ALL TIRES REPLACED BECAUSE THE COMPOUND IS BAD. MY TRUCK ONLY HAS A LITTLE OVER 7,000 MILES ON IT!…
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IN NOV. OF 2005 I PURCHASED A CHEVROLET SILVERADO, I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH IT. I HAVE HAD THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED 3 TIMES AND THE FRONT ONCE, ALSO THE FUEL SYSTEM HAD A PROBLEM, NOW THEY TELL ME THAT I NEED ALL TIRES REPLACED BECAUSE THE COMPOUND IS BAD. MY TRUCK ONLY HAS A LITTLE OVER 7,000 MILES ON IT!*JB
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
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