IllustrationWHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH THE REAR BRAKES FAILED. UPON INVESTIGATION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE REAR BRAKE LINE HAD RUSTED OUT AT THE CONNECTION TO THE SPLITTER LOCATED ON FRAME ABOVE THE REAR AXLE. *TR
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.
About this comparison →How this year compares
Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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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
What owners actually said
182 reportsEVERY BRAKE GAS AND COOLING LINE RUSTED. I HAVE LOOKED AT OTHER VEHICLES OF SAME YEAR AND MILES DIFFERENT MAKES. NO WHERE AS RUSTED AS MY 06 SILVERADO. *TR
I SEE YOU RECALLING BMW CARS FOR LIGHTS FAILING! WHY DON'T YOU RECALL GM TRUCKS AND SUV'S FOR FAILING RUNNING LIGHTS? FROM THEIR INTRODUCTION THEY HAVE BEEN ADVERTISED AS A SAFETY FEATURE! I WOULD GUESS 97% OF ALL GM TRUCKS AND SUV'S HAVE ONE OR BOTH OF THE LIGHTS NOT WORKING! AN OBVIOUS DESIGN FLAW!! MY 2006 SILVERADO HAS HAD…
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I SEE YOU RECALLING BMW CARS FOR LIGHTS FAILING! WHY DON'T YOU RECALL GM TRUCKS AND SUV'S FOR FAILING RUNNING LIGHTS? FROM THEIR INTRODUCTION THEY HAVE BEEN ADVERTISED AS A SAFETY FEATURE! I WOULD GUESS 97% OF ALL GM TRUCKS AND SUV'S HAVE ONE OR BOTH OF THE LIGHTS NOT WORKING! AN OBVIOUS DESIGN FLAW!! MY 2006 SILVERADO HAS HAD THE PASSENGER SIDE LIGHT REPLACED 4 TIMES. IF THIS IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE, EVEN THOUGH ADVERTISED AS SUCH, IT COST OWNERS A BIG SUM OF MONEY TO KEEP REPAIRING THEM BECAUSE OF GM'S OBVIOUS FAULTY DESIGN!! WHY DOES GM GET A PASS BUT BMW DOES NO? THANKS
RETURNING HOME, I APPROACHED A 4-WAY STOP AT ABOUT 40 MPH. ATTEMPTED TO STOP, ONLY LIMITED BRAKES. GEARING DOWN AND DEFENSIVE DRIVING NECESSARY TO AVOID ACCIDENT AT INTERSECTION. ABLE TO COMPLETE SHORT DISTANCE HOME WHERE I INSPECTED BRAKES AND UNCOVERED RUSTED AND LEAKING BREAK LINES. VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 90,000 MILES. E…
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RETURNING HOME, I APPROACHED A 4-WAY STOP AT ABOUT 40 MPH. ATTEMPTED TO STOP, ONLY LIMITED BRAKES. GEARING DOWN AND DEFENSIVE DRIVING NECESSARY TO AVOID ACCIDENT AT INTERSECTION. ABLE TO COMPLETE SHORT DISTANCE HOME WHERE I INSPECTED BRAKES AND UNCOVERED RUSTED AND LEAKING BREAK LINES. VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 90,000 MILES. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND GM/NHTSA SHOULD BE ASHAMED THAT A RECALL HAS NOT BEEN INITIATED. ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE SOMEONE IS NOT AS LUCKY AS ME AND OTHER COMPLAINANTS. *JB
WHILE DRIVING I WENT TO STOP AT INTERSECTION AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR,AND I USED PARKING BRAKE TO STOP.I GOT OUT AND THERE WAS BRAKE FLUID ALL OVER,I CAREFULLY DROVE HOME ,1/2 MILE AND CHECKED OUT TRUCK AND THE BRAKE LINES WERE ALL RUSTED AND LEAKING. I TRIED TO FIX WITH NEW PARTS BUT AFTER FIXING IT WOULD LEAK IN …
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WHILE DRIVING I WENT TO STOP AT INTERSECTION AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR,AND I USED PARKING BRAKE TO STOP.I GOT OUT AND THERE WAS BRAKE FLUID ALL OVER,I CAREFULLY DROVE HOME ,1/2 MILE AND CHECKED OUT TRUCK AND THE BRAKE LINES WERE ALL RUSTED AND LEAKING. I TRIED TO FIX WITH NEW PARTS BUT AFTER FIXING IT WOULD LEAK IN ANOTHER SPOT. I HAVE TO REPLACE ALL BRAKE LINES TO BE SAFE. I THINK THAT GM SHOULD HAVE TO HAVE A RECALL ON THESE BRAKE LINES. THANKS *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP IN A TIMELY MANNER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000.
ALL FRONT BRAKE LINES BELOW THE DRIVERS SEAT RUSTED THROUGH. A COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES WAS EXPERIENCED. *TR
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK A 2006 SILVERADO AND SAID THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON SO I FILLED IT UP DIDN'T THINK MUCH OF IT DID A QUICK LOOK DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING 2 WEEKS LATER SHE SAID IT WAS ON AGAIN SO I FILLED IT UP AGAIN AND THIS TIME DID A THOROUGH INSPECTION CHECKED THE MASTER CYLINDER, BOOSTER STARTED CHECKED EACH CALIPER AND…
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MY WIFE WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK A 2006 SILVERADO AND SAID THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON SO I FILLED IT UP DIDN'T THINK MUCH OF IT DID A QUICK LOOK DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING 2 WEEKS LATER SHE SAID IT WAS ON AGAIN SO I FILLED IT UP AGAIN AND THIS TIME DID A THOROUGH INSPECTION CHECKED THE MASTER CYLINDER, BOOSTER STARTED CHECKED EACH CALIPER AND NOTHING SO I GOT UNDER THE TRUCK AND ITS LEAKING FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE TRUCK UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT THE BRAKE LINES ARE ALL RUSTY. I DO ALL OF MY WORK ON MY CARS BUT THIS LOOKS RIDICULOUS WHERE DO YOU START RIP THEM ALL OUT AND REPLACE ALL? THEY ARE ON TOP OF THE FRAME RAIL WHICH LOOK IMPOSSIBLE TO GET TO IT LOOKS LIKE ITS GOING TO BE A LOT OF MONEY IS THERE A RECALL FOR THIS? I HOPE SOME CAN HELP ME OUT THE TRUCK IS VERY CLEAN ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THAT'S THE ONLY THING RUSTED OUT OF EVERYTHING. *LN
COMING UP TO TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. BRAKE LINE RUSTED OUT. STOPPED BY SLAMMING IT INTO 1ST GEAR AND USING THE PARKING BRAKE. VERY DANGEROUS! *TR
BRAKE LINE HAS COMPLETELY DETERIORATED AND LEAKING AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. RECENTLY HAD TO REPLACE WHEEL SPEED SENSORS AS WELL. *TR
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.